Outdoor Educator, Mobile Engagement

Posting Information

Salary/Hourly Rate: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Hours per week: 10 – 20 hours per week

Job Classification:
Nonexempt, Part-Time, Limited Term

Job Type: Onsite

Duration:
February – September, hours vary by season with the option to work limited hours in the off season

Location:

New Bedford and Fall River, MA

As an Outdoor Educator, you will work with the Mobile Engagement team to support the Trustees' mission to increase conservation awareness and engagement with the southeastern Massachusetts communities of New Bedford and Fall River. You will support the Mobile Engagement Unit, an initiative focused on connecting urban youth with urban green space. You will develop and implement pop up style nature-based play, recreational, educational, and public programming with a focus on connecting people to nature.

Employing a “food truck” model and leveraging the unique natural resources of a variety of Trustees properties on the south coast, you will engage and inspire children to play outdoors, understand their connection to nature, develop connection to place, and foster a life‑long love of the outdoors.

You will be responsible for aiding in the planning, marketing, managing and execution of a robust seasonal schedule of community‑based events targeted to children and families. These events may occur both indoors and outdoors depending on weather and time of year. Programming will occur at a variety of places including but not limited to partner sites, city parks, gardens, community events and festivals, and Trustees properties.

All programming occurs outdoors or at rain sites during the Summer. The educator will help increase visitor awareness of select properties and the Trustees in the targeted area and achieve engagement goals.

• Develop and deliver quality pop‑up style nature‑based play and recreational activities
• Manage content development, logistics, and safety while providing an excellent learning experience for families, children, and adults
• Drive a commercial van to events
• Assist with recruitment and training of volunteers
• Assist in the marketing and publicizing of all programs
• Coordinate with community partners
• Maintain program equipment
• Manage unit metrics and data collection for programs
• Represent The Trustees in a variety of forums
• Passion for working with children and families
• Other duties as required

• A passion for the outdoors and a desire to work with children
• Excellent visitor experience/customer service skills
• Experience or an interest working within natural or recreational spaces, nature education, ecology, and conservation
• Strong comfort level driving a commercial vehicle and access to a motor vehicle is necessary
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
• Strong commitment to the mission of The Trustees of Reservations
• Availability to work nights and weekends
• Must be willing to work outside during all weather conditions; the position requires a significant amount of outdoor work in variable weather and terrain
• Ability to lift 40 lbs
• Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred

• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
• A valid driver’s license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy.
• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.
• Active American Red Cross CPR/First Aid or Wilderness First Responder Certificate or willingness to acquire certification

• Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.
• Reciprocity:
  Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
• Discounts:
  Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at people.

Questions? Contact our People team at people.