Environmental Education Specialist

Location 7000 Country Rd 15, Minnetrista, MN, 55364, United States Employee Type Regular - FT Exempt PRIMARY FUNCTION: Program Implementation Provide support for a small class of K‑12 age youth. Execute an innovative and comprehensive approach that includes fun and engaging youth development practices, and social emotional learning methods within an education program, focusing on driving literacy (phonetic/fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) and STEAM as well as our natural surroundings. Ensure that all education programing is conducted within quality standards aligned with best practices in youth development. Assist in the development of academic instructional strategies and techniques to improve academic outcomes. Support your team of Youth Development Professionals to drive Club and organizational objectives and goals. Evaluation & Data Ensure that all youth participants are rostered in the program and attendance is taken daily. Ensure that all youth participants are adequately assessed at the designated points of assessment. Track all youth participants to ensure appropriate academic progress or to make recommendation for instructional adjustment if desired progress did not occur. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Knowledge of development and administration of youth programs, staff supervision, event coordination and community partnership. Strong partnership development and relationship management skills. Good written and verbal communication skill. Candidate must be able to use Microsoft Office and have excellent skills in applicable software. Must have and maintain a valid drivers’ license and be able to operate a company owned vehicle (age 25+). Requirements PREFERRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Bachelor of Arts in youth development, education, sociology, or related field, with two (2) or more years of experience in community-based youth development programs. Knowledge of development and administration of youth programs, staff supervision, event coordination and community partnership. Preferred previous Boys & Girls Clubs work experience a plus. Must have and maintain a valid drivers’ license and be able to operate a company owned vehicle (age 25+). PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT Must be able to climb stairs, lift at least 50 lbs., be able to stand and sit for long periods of time and be able to walk moderate distances. Occasional repetitive task required. STARTING DATE Immediately Summary The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities is seeking an Environmental Education Specialist to join our Voyageur Environmental Center team! This site is unique in offering regular Club programing during the school year and a residential summer camp during the summer months! In this role, staff members will be offered the opportunity to live on site during the summer to support the camp! Math, literacy and STEM are always a focus at the Club, but at VEC, Education Specialists also focus on nature based programing. #J-18808-Ljbffr