REMOTE Head of Education

Education Coordinator (Part-time)
Gowanus Canal Conservancy works to build an equitable, thriving and resilient urban ecosystem in Gowanus - its waterway, urban forest, parks and open space - through education, stewardship, and advocacy that empower our community.
Gowanus Canal Conservancy (GCC) is a community-based non-profit organization that serves as an environmental steward for the Gowanus Canal watershed. The Education Coordinator (Part-Time) will support Gowanus Canal Conservancy's (GCC) in-person education field trips. Serving as the lead instructor for school groups, the Education Coordinator is supported by GCC's Education Programs Senior Manager to carry out their role. This is an in-person role with some duties having a remote option.
Education Program Description
GCC hosts a variety of education field trip options for students in grades K-12 from September through June. The program topics include Urban Ecology and Water Quality Testing. In addition, GCC hosts school groups for tours focused on Green Infrastructure and Urban Habitats. The education program at GCC is at an exciting point of growth where new programs are in process of development with a new indoor classroom space opening in the 2026-27 school year.

GCC Education hosts over 1000 students each school year, has partnership programs in education with local schools, and helps collect valuable data used by the GCC in advocacy and community-related work. Many of the students and schools we work with are located in environmental justice areas or receive Title I funding. GCC education strives to invite into its STEM programs underserved students and underrepresented groups in the STEM community.
Training & Teaching (in-person)

Assist and lead instruction for 75 - 90 minute outdoor field trips at GCC's Lowlands Nursery
Lead instruction for 90-minute tours in the Gowanus community for up to 35 students
Train and manage a group of seasonal interns, committed to supporting field trips at the Lowlands Nursery
Comfortable teaching a variety of grade levels in different topics
Planning and Lesson Development (In-person and with remote options)
Plan lessons and materials using and building on already developed curriculum and materials as needed
Curriculum writing & support for new programs
Administration & Coordination (In-person and with remote options)
Participation in regular meetings with Education Program Manager
Requires ability to be on your feet for long periods of time while outdoors.
Requires some moving/lifting of light to moderate weight materials.
Strong professional background and experience in urban ecology, marine biology, environmental science or related fields
Experience teaching & managing students in both indoor & outdoor field work settings
Collaborative, creative, generative, efficient team player who is able to meet deadlines
Passion for cultivating environmental stewardship among youth
Basic computer skills (email, data entry, google suite, canva)
Experience teaching a range of ages K-12
Experience developing environmental curriculum with embedded assessments
Bilingual: English & Spanish

This is a year-round, part-time position paying $34,375 - $35,500 for 25/hours per week based on experience. Experience is measured by the number of years of work, relevant work, and education.

Competitive benefits package includes 50% coverage of company health care policy, FSA, commuter benefits, life insurance, and paid time off, including 12 Vacation Days, 17 Holidays, 5 Sick Days, additional leave for Covid, Bereavement, Jury Duty, Paid Parental & Family Leave.
The position begins on September 3, 2026 and is scheduled for Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required, with advance notice provided whenever possible. Certain administrative responsibilities may be completed remotely and with flexible scheduling, while other work will take place at the GCC office.
Apply Please answer all questions on this application, provide a resume and cover letter. Applications without resumes and cover letters will not be considered. Application is open through August 14, 2026.
Gowanus Canal Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds to apply.