Environmental Educator
MobilizeGreen
- San Bernardino, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- June 10 - June 22: Crew Leader Training
- June 23 - July 13: Cohort 1
- July 14 - August 3: Cohort 2
- August 4: Post-program Administrative work
- $800 weekly living stipend
- Travel, Housing, and Living Expenses included for duration of the program
- Meals provided for the duration of the program
- Hands-on training and learning experience including First Aid training, and specialized tools training.
- Supervise Crew Members during all program activities and projects
- Provide an emotionally and physically safe environment in accordance with MobilizeGreen’s Field Operations Standards and Covid Policies
- Work with co-leader to manage group dynamics of the crew
- Assist with Environmental Education and team building lessons during off-project days
- Train and supervise Crew Members in safe and proper use of tools and all aspects of the service project (may include trail construction, maintenance, wildlife habitat work, site restoration, etc.)
- Facilitate worksite and project, tool and equipment logistics; tool maintenance; and work schedule in partnership with Project Leader and Forest Service Staff.
- Care for and maintain all program equipment and tools used in project.
- Manage administrative aspects of the crew including but not limited to required pre- and post-program paperwork, daily work logs, incident reports, equipment inventories, evaluations and final report.
- Communicate with full-time MobilizeGreen and WolfRidge staff as required to report incidents, potential hazards, and program evaluations.
- Uphold and act in accordance with MobilizeGreen’s Field Operations Standards
- Communicate effectively with MobilizeGreen staff, parents, agency partners, and co- leader during program
- Participate fully in Crew Leader Orientation and any safety trainings.
- Maintain positive relationship with agency partners.
- Provide emotionally and physically safe environment for members.
- Maintain a positive, professional relationship with co-leaders.
- Complete all necessary weekly and post-program paperwork, including an end of program debrief with MobilizeGreen Staff.
- Current First Aid/CPR Certification or willingness to get this before start of program (MobilizeGreen can assist you with this)
- Youth/Young Adult Programming- Documented experience working with youth or young adults (ages 14-18) as a teacher, mentor, leader, counselor or coach.
- Teaching / Leadership- Experience working in an informal or formal educational environment or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to organize and effectively teach lessons, motivate teenage and/or young adult students, provide and accept constructive feedback, and communicate effectively.
- Outdoor Education / Skills- Experience and familiarity with outdoor skills, including: hiking, extensive camping experience, safety awareness, Leave No Trace, etc.
- Conservation Project Skills- Experience in service project management, service learning, conservation or trail projects, and proper hand tool usage. May also include experience with carpentry, landscaping, gardening, etc.
- A valid driver’s license with no major violations w/in past 3 years (preferred)
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Must be 21 or older.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or legally able to work in the U.S.
Additionally, as this is a live-in program, Crew Leaders will required to create a rotating schedule for work projects, administrative tasks and 24/7-on call for the safety and well being of members.The 2024 Residential program may be hosted at U.S. National Forests in Minnesota, Michigan, Utah, Washington, California, Oregon.