Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Nature Education Program Manager

STATUS: Part-Time / 20+ Hrs/Wk – $35/Hr. Seeking applicants who are willing to go fulltime (salaried).

QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS Degree in the Environmental Sciences or Equivalent Subject Matter

Current Teaching Credential – Multiple Subjects/Environmental Sciences – Preferred

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

LOCATION: Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, 39400 Clinton Keith Road, Murrieta 92562

EFFECTIVE DATE: As soon as possible – 2026

SUMMARY:

Serve as Manager of existing environmental education programs and assist with/create new education programs and projects.

Founded in 2003, the Santa Rosa Plateau Foundation, Inc., (DBA The Nature Education Foundation -TNEF-) is a California tax-exempt 501 3 ( c ) non-profit. Its mission is to educate and empower youth to appreciate, preserve, and protect nature. It funds, develops and implements environmental education programs for students in grades 3-12. This is accomplished in collaboration with local school districts, the Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District and the Riverside County Office of Education. The successful candidate will be the liaison between TNEF and its education partners. Seeking individual also with charter schools. www.the-nef.org

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work within current local school district arrangement(s) to sustain the high school Phenology/Youth Citizen Scientist Program.
2. Work with Executive Director to network with other school districts served by TNEF to build on current relationships.
3. Oversee the implementation of annual Nature Education Resource Forum (NERF) and Family Wildlife Day, two education events held at the SRPER. Assist with implementation of the “Kid’s Ride Park” at TNEF’s annual Kids’ Ride into Nature Car Show.
4. Work with Education Committee to design an environmental education community event for the purpose of gathering community input to identify environmental education needs that may be provided by TNEF.
5. Coordinate/conduct current elementary and middle school trout-in-the-classroom programs.
6. Assist with grant writing in support of existing and new nature education programming.
7. Represent TNEF at certain community events and meetings.

OTHER ASSOCIATED REQUIRED ACTIVITIES:

1. Serve on, and provide program updates, to the monthly TNEF Education Committee meetings.
2. Stay current on State NGSS, EEI, STEM requirements that would affect TNEF program content.
3. Maintain TNEF’s membership/affiliations with local education organizations, i.e., Riverside County Office of Education District Science Leaders, The National Phenology Network, Native Plant Network.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or/ability required.

1. Education and/or Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Education or related field and four years’ teaching experience in related work.

2. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Hold a current or recent California teaching or substitute certificate. Hold a current driver’s license.

How to Apply

To apply send Resume with cover letter to [email protected].

Job Categories: Environmental. Job Types: Part-Time. Salaries: See posting for details.

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