Biodiversity Builders Program Leader Summer
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Education / Teaching
Environmental Science
Biodiversity Builders SM Youth Environmental Education Program seeks to hire a Program Leader for Summer 2026
Biodiversity Builders SM (BB) is a paid, environmental education program designed to inspire and empower high school youth to make a positive ecological impact in their communities. Over six weeks in summer, students from Cambridge, Belmont & Arlington, guided by the BB program leader and two college mentors, learn how to: design, plant and maintain native plant gardens, remove invasive plants, operate a business where they sell native plants, and advocate for nature-based solutions to environmental injustice and climate change.
Key Responsibilities and Duties- Program Development & Delivery:
Deliver the Biodiversity Builders SM experiential environmental, outdoor, and science-based curriculum to high school youth. - Leadership & Staff Management:
Train, supervise, and guide college mentors and high school students. - Partnership & Community Liaison:
Collaborate with community organizations and stakeholders to align BB program with community needs. - Operations & Logistics:
Manage program schedules, and logistical planning for field trips, client projects, indoor instruction, and community events (such as the Moth Ball and the student-run Native Plant Sales Event). - Promotion & Reporting:
Market program through various media, track participation data, and assist in grant reporting, or fundraising efforts.
Skills and Qualifications
- Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Education, Biology, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may substitute. - Experience:
2–5 years of experience in environmental education (preferably to hs youth); program management, or staff supervision. - Knowledge:
Expertise in native plant gardening, environmental science, ecology, business (optional) and environmental justice. - Skills:
Exceptional communication, public speaking, and outdoor leadership skills. - Certifications:
CPR/First Aid certification desirable.
- Passionate about nature-based solutions, environmental restoration and outdoor education.
- Ability to teach diverse youth.
- Comfortable managing risks during outdoor activities.
- Skilled at developing school-aligned programming (e.g., NGSS).
Must be able to commit to at least eight weeks, June 15 – 26 for training, and July 6 – Aug. 14 as leader.
Salary range $22.50 – $30/hour, commensurate with experience
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