Environmental Educator

The Ecology Center (EC) seeks an enthusiastic and reliable educator to lead activities at regional K-12 schools and community events. This is a part-time position at 20 hours per week. Work will be based out of the Ecology Center’s main office in Ann Arbor, however a portion of time will be spent at schools throughout Washtenaw County.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Environmental Educator will utilize a range of skills to educate and engage learners about environmental issues. Programs focus on topics such as: renewable energy, recycling, composting, sustainable living, and environmental health.

Specific duties will include:

Leading Educational Programs

• Deliver established, age-appropriate classroom workshops at Washtenaw County schools. This includes preparing for workshops in advance, traveling to workshop sites, and setting up all required supplies and equipment;
• Lead zero waste programs for students at Freeman Environmental Education Center and Resource Recovery Facility;
• Deliver pre-designed renewable energy workshops to schools in the following counties: Genesee, Huron, Sanilac, Tuscola, and Wayne as needed;
• Host information tables with educational activities at community and after school events;
• Assist with delivery of presentations to community members of all ages.

General/Administrative

• Inventory and maintain an organized education stockroom
• Prepare education materials and clean and stock them after use
• Assist with construction of education materials
• Attend weekly Education Team meetings
• Track activities in the classroom for reporting purposes

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, environmental science, or related field
• Formal or nonformal teaching experience is required - willingness to expand teaching experience to learners of all ages is desired.
• Willingness to learn and adapt
• Responsible, reliable, resourceful and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable engaging a variety of audiences from students of all ages to educators and other community partners
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Reliable access to a personal vehicle for travel and transport of educational materials
• Background check is required upon hire

Hours and Compensation

This is a part-time hourly position, up to 20 hours per week at $20 per hour. The position will span the school year from the end of September to the beginning of June with potential to continue in the following school year. Most work will be weekdays between the hours of 7:30am and 4pm, with occasional evening or weekend hours.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to education@ecocenter.org.

About the Ecology Center

Founded in 1970, the Ecology Center works to develop innovative solutions for healthy people and a healthy planet. In recent years, the Ecology Center developed the country’s leading product testing service for toxic chemicals; created a statewide Health Leaders Fellowship program; and led campaign efforts to expand transit service in southeast Michigan. The Ecology Center is the parent organization of Recycle Ann Arbor, founded in 1977, which works to build zero waste communities through convenient and innovative services. The Ecology Center has offices in Ann Arbor and Detroit.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Ecology Center is committed to diversity and inclusion in our internal practices and opportunities, and in how we fulfill our mission of working for healthy people and a healthy planet. The Ecology Center is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ communities.

Application Deadline

Please apply by 9/22/2026. Applications received by that date will be given priority, but we will continue to receive applications until the position is filled.