Responsibilities:

Coordinates Yampatika’s youth environmental education programs including: Environmental Literacy Program, TENS, Montessori, Fire Education and Private Programs. Specifics include:

• Scheduling programs with school districts and Yampatika Naturalists;
• Developing new school partnerships for school and community programs to support program expansion;
• Providing support to Naturalists teaching programs as well as maintaining and creating resources for school programs;
• Ensuring that the programs meets the objectives of Yampatika’s mission as well as partner organizations.
• Leading the maintenance of resources including safety equipment, teaching supplies, specimens, and library books
• Maintaining and updating “Discovery Boxes”
• Scheduling, tracking, and collaborating on evaluating and reporting on all school programs;
• Coordinating with Program Director and evaluation staff to ensure quality program evaluation
• Teaching and facilitating dynamic education programs for youth and stepping in to lead adult programming as needed;
• Performing annual evaluation of programs with program staff

Other responsibilities include:

• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe and user-friendly facility at Yampatika’s Environmental Learning Center at Legacy Ranch. This may include coordinating cleaning, snowplowing and service-learning days as well as other tasks as needed;
• Assists with partner agreements and reporting;
• Fields telephone calls and on-site inquiries related to all of Yampatika’s programs;
• Assists with program registrations outside of school programs as needed;
• Maintains accurate and transparent records and open communication;
• Participates in staff trainings and meetings;
• Miscellaneous duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Passion for Yampatika’s mission and working with youth
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/education, Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google based programs, and current technology
• 2-5 years experience working with elementary schools
• Strong background and experience in the field of environmental education
• Knowledge of the Rocky Mountain ecology and geography a plus
• Current driver’s license and ability to use personal vehicle to travel to programs locally and further distances.
• Enthusiasm and sincere interest in environmental education
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changes on short notice as well as willingness to accept new tasks
• Ability to work evenings and weekends on occasion
• Ability to work in small, busy office environment