Outreach and Environmental Education Associate, Dangermond Preserve

Job Overview The Dangermond Preserve Outreach and Environmental Education Associate supports the design, delivery, and expansion of outreach programs and partnership engagement activities at the Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve, focusing on environmental education. Responsibilities & Scope Leads the delivery of established environmental education programs, while applying creativity and effective collaboration to develop and test new approaches. Works with local communities to identify key partners for program delivery and implementation. Partners with leaders in science and education to continue developing lesson plans and curriculum specific to the Preserve. Assists with seasonal outreach cycles by coordinating logistics, materials, and on‑site support while balancing ecological integrity with public access. Help maintain a welcoming, safe, and inclusive visitor experience. Financial responsibility may include working within/managing a budget to complete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors, assisting with budget development, and meeting fundraising targets. Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements. Under minimal supervision, makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. Expected to be on site once per week and occasionally 2‑4 times per week. Will occasionally attend community events in the Santa Barbara County area. Qualifications BA/BS in law or business degree and 5 years of experience in natural resource management or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Experience managing contracts with external parties and/or volunteers to support program implementation. Experience managing multiple priorities, with assignments sometimes coming from a few sources and work independently. Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally. Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers. Experience in training and curriculum design. Desired Qualifications Multi‑lingual skills and multi‑cultural or cross‑cultural experience appreciated. Working knowledge of current trends in environmental education, citizen science, Next Generation Science Standards. Knowledge of land management conservation practice and conservation science. Ability to explain conservation practices to technical and non‑technical audiences. Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management, and natural resource preservation. Demonstrated commitment to cultural competency and social‑emotional learning. Familiarity with Santa Barbara County. Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages. Strong administrative skills including attention to detail and numerical ability. Ability to plan, administer and record results of work‑team meetings and activities. Salary and Benefits Starting pay for this position is generally within the range of $72,600–$85,300 annually based in the United States, California, in Santa Barbara County. Benefits include health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program and other life and work well‑being benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by leadership and contributions from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr