Environmental Education Director & Instructor – Bilingual; Spanish

Spanish-speaking staff required for all positions.

Instructors are responsible for planning, preparing, and leading general and specialized activities for nature program participants.

• Lead group games, nature activities, arts & crafts, and guided hikes
• Facilitate hands‑on learning experiences and support youth engagement
• Assist with program preparation, set‑up, and clean‑up
• Ensure participant safety and positive group dynamics

Pay Range: $20.15 – $21.41 per hour* (full hourly range $20.15 – $22.71). Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

Schedule &

Hours:

Variable depending on program needs.

• January – Early March: 0–10 hours/week.
• Mid‑March – Early June: 10–20 hours/week.
• Summer (June 10 – August 30): 20–30 hours/week.

Directors oversee the development and implementation of assigned nature programs. They work independently within established guidelines and provide leadership to part‑time staff and volunteers.

• Develop, coordinate, and lead day‑to‑day activities for assigned programs
• Supervise and support part‑time staff and volunteers
• Manage program logistics, safety procedures, and participant experience
• Assist with curriculum design and seasonal program planning

Pay Range: $23.32 – $24.79 per hour* (full hourly range $23.32 – $26.29). Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

Schedule &

Hours:

For a partnership program designing and delivering environmental education for a Spanish immersion preschool:

• Fall, Winter & Spring:
  Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 am – 1 pm (6–10 hours/week).
• Summer:
  Monday – Friday 9 am – 3 pm (25–35 hours/week).
• Staff may acquire additional hours in other programs.
• Part‑time employees may work less than 1,560 hours per year.

* 5% bilingual pay incentive available for staff who regularly use bilingual or multilingual skills.

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