Job Opportunity with Eco-Cycle

Environmental Educator Needed by Eco-Cycle’s School Recycling and

Environmental Education Program

Eco-Cycle, administrator of the award-winning Boulder County School Recycling and Environmental Education Program, is seeking an environmental educator for presentations on a wide variety of environmental topics in K-12^th grade classrooms. (A full description of the program is available on Eco-Cycle’s website at http://ecocycle.org/aboutus/jobs) The currently available opening is for a full time educator, with benefits. Send resume and cover letter by August 21st to: Eco-Cycle School Program, PO Box 19006, Boulder, CO 80308 or via e-mail to cyndra@ecocycle.org.

Job Responsibilities -

1.      presentations on a wide variety of environmental topics for K-12^th grade students using classroom, field  trip and assembly formats

            2.  assist with:

                a. phone surveys, web research and mailings

                b. preparation of fliers, reports, letters, etc.

                c. monitoring school progress in collection of recyclables and compostables

                d. tabling, lunchroom monitoring and other outreach for Green Star (Zero Waste) Schools 

                 e. other special projects

            3.  miscellaneous duties such as purchasing supplies, delivering materials to schools,                                             maintenance and cleaning of program equipment

            4.  help sort and deliver books for the Children’s Used Book Project

Qualifications -

            1.  dedication to environmental work

            2.  experience teaching in a classroom setting

            3.  love of working with children, including a wide range of ages

            4.  writing and computer skills

            5.  ability to organize time well and be flexible with changing tasks

            6.  reliable vehicle to provide own transport to schools (mileage paid)

            7.  enjoy wearing costumes, including an elf and a superhero

           

Working Conditions and Benefits -

1.       full-time position with full benefits

2.       leave without pay, June through August, annually

3.       mileage reimbursement for use of own car

4.       all program preparation and driving time is included as part of paid hours

5.       job requires lifting loads up to 50 pounds, carrying materials up and down stairs, transferring materials in and out of a car or other vehicle