Environmental Educator

Position Type

Year-round, ¾-time or full-time

Salary is $45,000 to $50,000 and is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and hours worked per week. Roughly $18,000 in annual benefits value includes paid holidays, vacation time, personal days, a health stipend, and an IRA contribution.

This position is based in Deer Isle, Maine, a small, rural island community with a year‑round population of approximately 3,000. The local economy is rooted in natural resources, recreational tourism, and the fishing industry. This is primarily an in‑person position with some hybrid flexibility.

Island Heritage Trust (IHT) is seeking an experienced Environmental Educator (EE) to work with students and teachers at Deer Isle‑Stonington High School (DISHS) and Deer Isle‑Stonington Elementary School (DISES), as well as to develop and lead educational programs for community members of all ages.

The Environmental Educator will support students and teachers in identifying areas of inquiry, designing and implementing data collection projects, interpreting data, and producing graphs and reports. The position also includes planning and leading field trips that connect classroom learning with hands‑on environmental experiences. In addition, the Environmental Educator will help build connections with local experts, organizations, and institutions, and to engage community members in citizen science projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience presenting environmental education to diverse audiences and fostering appreciation for Deer Isle’s land, shore resources, and unique landscape.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and have substantial experience in education and the environmental sciences. They should be able to foster a strong environmental ethic through an interdisciplinary approach to nature and environmental education, encourage sustainable land stewardship for current and future generations, and create opportunities for students to develop an appreciation for Deer Isle’s diverse landscapes.

The candidate will possess outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and the capacity to work both collaboratively and independently. Access to a vehicle for self‑transport and a reliable internet connection for remote work are also required.

• Contributing to a dynamic and supportive work environment alongside engaged colleagues, volunteers, and members, with opportunities for collaboration.
• Pursuing professional development and growth opportunities.
• Leading and coordinating approximately 20 field trips each year.
• Supporting the schools’ in‑classroom, nature‑trail, Eco‑Club, and after‑school programs.
• Leading and coordinating year‑round outdoor educational programs.
• Fostering a strong environmental ethic through nature and environmental education.
• Representing IHT at community events and participating in IHT‑hosted programs and activities.