Energetic Environmental Educator Not your average teaching job

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Be a part of a thriving and fun non-profit team that is passionate about the environment! Our brand new, state-of-the-art classroom will be ready this summer (2022) and we are seeking an upbeat, engaging educator to drop environmental knowledge on school-aged children. 
In this role, you will be land-based but working closely with the educators from our floating classroom on our river cleanup crew. Your location will rotate every 6-12 months so you must be willing to travel/relocate (within the contingent U.S.).
***See below for completing the application process. PLEASE DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!
Using hands-on lessons, students will learn about: 
Local, aquatic invasive species
Our ecosystem
Water pollution
The food chain
Predatory birds
Benthic macroinvertebrates
The Mississippi River watershed
Recycling ( reducing and reusing)
Sustainable resources
Water quality testing
The Education Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the development, coordination and implementation of all educational programs provided by Living Lands & Waters (LL&W). The Education Coordinator will teach students in three key areas:  
Awareness and appreciation of our nation’s riverways
Broadened knowledge of river ecosystems
Fostered commitment to the conservation, preservation and protection of our natural environments. 
Preferable Characteristics
A passionate environmentalist who loves hands-on teaching.
Prepared to work outside in the elements on field days.
Possesses spontaneity, charisma, a love for adventure and care for the environment. 
Be prepared to suddenly have the most fulfilling and exciting job around with co-workers who will become family.
You should be able to show up with a smile and cheerful demeanor no matter what the day may bring. The best in this business are workaholics with a touch of OCD and a side of snappy punchlines.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in environmental education, science or a related degree is preferred (but not required).
Comfortable with technology.
Must be 21 or older with a valid driver’s license. 
ICYMI: We realize this should go without saying but you’d be surprised how often we are asked. This is NOT a remote job. Quite the opposite, very present and hands-on with our activities and students. Come get environmental with us!

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