Position Summary:
Piedmont Environmental Alliance seeks an experienced part-time Environmental Education Program Manager to update and expand our environmental education programs and events.
Who We Are:
Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA) works every day to educate and empower people of all ages, build community, and lead action to create a more just, resilient, and environmentally sustainable Piedmont Triad. Based in Winston-Salem, NC, PEA’s innovative education programs, annual events, and community-based advocacy projects engage thousands of volunteers, students, faith communities, businesses, and partner organizations in climate and environmental action. Learn more at www.peanc.org.
Responsibilities:
- Manage PEA’s education programs, including in-classroom programs, teacher trainings, and events.
- Supervise, train, and support AmeriCorps Resilience Corps Service Member and team of volunteers to achieve programmatic goals.
- Update environmental education curricula in line with common core standards, current research, and innovative new ideas.
- Create and implement new recruitment strategies and training modules for environmental education volunteers to build program capacity.
- Develop environmental education summer programming with partners, for example camps or one-day events.
- Plan and host a field trip for high school students to engage in hands-on outdoor learning at a local green space.
- Work with partners at WS/FCS to develop and launch a summer professional development workshop focused on integrating environmental education into classroom curricula.
- Maintain and strengthen key partnerships to develop collaborative projects and ensure program success.
- Collect and analyze key performance indicators for programs and make recommendations based on specific metrics.
- Support key PEA events, including the Piedmont Earth Day Fair and Environmental Debate Tournament.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
We are looking for you, if:
- You are a seasoned educator, with a passion for environmental education.
- You are a natural relationship-builder and leader, and enjoy collaborating, coordinating, and managing people of all ages and backgrounds.
- You possess superior organizational and time-management skills, and are comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- You enjoy working as part of a team to achieve a big impact.
- You share PEA’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and are committed to working thoughtfully and sensitively with a wide range of people.
To Apply:
Submit your resume and a detailed cover letter to info@peanc.org. Please reference “PEA Environmental Education Program Manager” in the subject line. The deadline to apply is August 30, 2024. We will review all applications after the deadline. No phone calls please. Piedmont Environmental Alliance is a progressive workplace and an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
