Instill wonder, scientific understanding, and love for coastal ecosystems with students from throughout Alaska. The Spring Environmental Educator will co-lead overnight educational programs with the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies (CACS) in semi-remote and semi-rustic locations around Kachemak Bay.  This person will work alongside the School Program Coordinator and other environmental educators to lead programs, learn together about best practices in experiential, place-based education and to gain knowledge of Alaskan coastal ecology. Educational programs are well-developed and supported but provide opportunities for creativity and flexibility. Field sites feature rocky intertidal areas of outstanding diversity, a coastal forest trail system, and salt and freshwater wetlands.

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Core Duties:

• Co-lead day and overnight (2-3 days) coastal ecology programs for student groups (K-12, but primarily 4th-6th grades) at semi-remote locations.
• Lead coastal ecology education activities such as tide pooling, forest ecology hikes, plankton tow, microscope lab, water quality monitoring, geology, and Alaska Native history & culture. Assist teachers in the facilitation of evening activities such as campfires and beach walks. 
• Develop and ensure a safe, fun, and positive learning environment for students. Work cooperatively with teachers, administrators, parents, chaperones, and other CACS staff and volunteers to provide high-quality experiences for participants. Administer basic first aid and comfort homesick or otherwise upset participants.
• Facilitate group transitions between Homer Harbor and program locations, and orient groups to facilities.
• Maintain CACS program supplies, assist with upkeep of intertidal touch tanks, and perform routine facility and trail maintenance at the Peterson Bay Field Station and other relevant facilities, including snow removal, trail clearing, troubleshooting water system problems, and maintenance of the composting toilets.
• Provide photos for social media and advertising, and complete basic office tasks such as program data entry.