Part-Time Education Coordinator

Job Description

Neponset River Watershed Association seeks a part‑time Education Coordinator to lead our established school outreach program. The role involves teaching 5th‑grade students and occasional middle and high school programs, coordinating schedules, developing lesson plans, expanding outreach, reporting program outcomes, and mentoring the Environmental Science Fellow.

• Lead our established school outreach program that reaches 3,500 students every year.
• Provide hands‑on classroom instruction for 5th‑grade students and occasional programs for middle school and high school students.
• Coordinate program scheduling with schools.
• Update and develop lesson plans that support NepRWA's education goals, state curriculum frameworks, and school system needs.
• Grow the school outreach program to include additional communities, grade levels, and key populations.
• Track and report on program accomplishments and assist with occasional grant writing and communications about the school program.
• Train and mentor our Environmental Science Fellow to assist with classroom instruction.

• Success teaching hands‑on science and environmental concepts in a formal or informal education setting.
• Experience developing compelling lesson plans that support multiple objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (writing, speaking, presentation).
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to track and manage multiple contacts and activities simultaneously.
• Solid basic skills with Excel and Google Calendar, and willingness to learn simple database management skills.
• Must complete initial and periodic CORI checks consistent with school guidelines.
• Must have own transportation (reimbursement for work mileage).

This permanent position has a part‑time seasonal schedule: approximately 15–20 hours per week from October through May, and approximately 8 hours per week from June to September. The schedule is flexible and may include some work from home, but the coordinator must be available for in‑person teaching during normal school hours and for occasional evening or weekend events. Pay is $24–28 per hour depending on experience and includes 11 paid holidays, sick time, vacation, and employer match toward a retirement plan.

Neponset River Watershed Association is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that is representative of the people we serve. It is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from all interested candidates, especially those from underrepresented groups.