Environmental Educator
Part-time/as needed basis; ongoing throughout the school year
Position Title: Environmental Educator
Reports to: Director of Education
Schedule: Part-time/as needed basis; ongoing throughout the school year
Compensation: $13/hour for undergraduate students, $15/ hour for college graduate applicants
Start Date: August 4, 2026
Summary: GBF seeks part-time Environmental Educators to assist our Environmental Education Team in delivering field-based Environmental STEM Education programs during the 2026-2027 school year. GBF’s Environmental STEM Education programs provide classroom and place-based educational experiences focused on Galveston Bay to over 15,000 students and teachers each year. The objectives of the programs are to instill knowledge and appreciation of the Galveston Bay ecosystem, inspire participants to break down barriers and open themselves to new experiences, and empower students to become life-long advocates for a resilient Galveston Bay.
The selected applicant(s) can expect to work 8-30 hours a week on an as-needed basis in a variety of field environments. They will assist with the preparation of and implementation of field-based education programming and must be able to work up to 10 hours on some dates, depending on the scheduled event.
Educators will be trained in field safety, group management, and specific activities and lessons for education programs.
*Educators can expect to work during the work week (Tuesday-Friday) with occasional Mondays and weekends. We do not have the need for part-time educators who can only work a few hours a day.
To apply: Apply here: https://forms.gle/gH8Mki7CSWbT5Xhy6 . Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received.
· Knowledge of coastal, environmental, and/or scientific processes
· Experience, interest, and ability working directly with students of all ages and backgrounds
· Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, and an outgoing personality
· Punctuality and reliability
· Desire to work with a strong team of educators
· Ability to lift 30+ pounds & walk long distances
· Ability to work outdoors for an average of 8 hours a day in all conditions (sun, water, mud, etc.)
· Confidence in making safe and relevant changes during program delivery due to unforeseen circumstances
· Possession of a valid driver’s license and willingness to learn how to drive a trailer
· Knowledge of technology, Word, Excel, and other computer programs
· If selected as a final candidate, a background check will be conducted
Apply here: https://forms.gle/gH8Mki7CSWbT5Xhy6 . Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received.
Galveston Bay Foundation respects and values the differences of people and actively works to ensure fair and equal treatment of our employees and constituents regardless of differences in race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristic.
Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) is a nonprofit organization that has worked for 39 years to preserve and enhance one of the world’s most productive estuaries—Galveston Bay—as a healthy and productive place for generations to come. We have diverse programs in land preservation, habitat restoration, water quality and quantity, youth education, and advocacy. To learn more about GBF, please visit www.galvbay.org or find us on social media.