Program Coordinator​/Environmental Educator

Position Terms

Position

Terms:

Full-time, 40 hours per week, in-person, regular non-exempt position with benefits.

Position

Start Date:

September 1, 2026.

Position End Date: July 30, 2027.

Location: East San Francisco Bay Area, California, based in Berkeley.

KIDS for the BAY (KftB) is an environmental education organization now in our 34th year of operation. We deliver engaging, hands‑on programs to our partner elementary schools throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Our programs connect school students with nature on field trips to creek, bay and ocean habitats, engage students in science learning that supports Next Generation Science Standards and inspire students to become active Environmentalists.

We provide professional development in environmental science education for our partner teachers. We also run an exciting Summer Camp for children ages 5–11 to explore in nature, learn hands‑on science and become environmental stewards.

KIDS for the BAY is a project of Earth Island Institute. Our office is located in the Lorin District of Berkeley, walking distance from Ashby BART station and surrounded by popular coffee shops, restaurants and unique neighborhood stores, as well as a weekly Farmers Market. One‑two days each week will be spent in the office and three‑four days each week will be spent traveling to teach programs at partner school sites, field trip and Summer Camp locations.

KftB offers a friendly, supportive working environment with professional development opportunities.

The ideal candidate is passionate about teaching children environmental education and supporting their teachers and families, especially in under‑resourced elementary school communities. They care deeply about connecting children with nature, hands‑on science learning, promoting positive solutions to environmental problems and diversity, equity and inclusion. This person is an engaging teacher, has a lot of energy and enthusiasm for this work, is highly organized, and has excellent writing skills.

They are willing to multitask on a daily basis to meet the needs of working in an effective grassroots nonprofit organization that provides quality, community‑based programs. The ideal candidate is excited to develop their skills in environmental education and nonprofit work and to help advance the work of KIDS for the BAY.

• Teach environmental science curricula to elementary school students in the classroom and in the outdoors.
• Lead nature‑based field trips to creek, bay, delta and ocean habitats and follow all safety guidelines.
• Outreach to schools to recruit new teacher participants and conduct orientation, planning, evaluation and follow‑up meetings with teachers.
• Model environmental science lessons and provide support for elementary school teachers.
• Liaise with community project partners and coordinate service‑learning Environmental Action Projects.
• Lead hands‑on nature, environmental science, art and play activities in the outdoors each week of camp.
• Coordinate the activities, materials and equipment needed for each day of camp.
• Maintain a safe, fun, respectful, positive camp environment for all campers, camp staff and families.

• Coordinate program outreach, registration and scheduling.
• Organize teaching equipment, supplies, and curricula materials.
• Coordinate teacher follow‑up support program with partner teachers.
• Prepare reporting materials including narrative reports, photo documents, year‑in‑review flyers, program receipts, etc.
• Gather pictures, quotes and highlights and prepare blog page stories to support communications projects.

• Teaching experience in the classroom and/or outdoors in nature at the elementary school level, with culturally and economically diverse populations.
• Program coordination and/or communications experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental/biological sciences, education, or related subject.

• Knowledge of environmental literacy, San Francisco Bay…