Outdoor Equity Educator

The Outdoor Equity Educator at TreePeople in Beverly Hills, CA, will deliver environmental education and guided experiences to diverse community groups, especially youth. Responsibilities include leading tours, moonlight hikes, and community events, while fostering a connection to nature. Candidates must be committed to sustainability, possess strong communication skills, and be able to work outdoors. A driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
About the position

The Outdoor Equity Educator will play a vital role in TreePeople's Natural Connections program, which focuses on delivering environmental and sustainability education to diverse community groups, particularly youth. This position involves leading educational experiences, guided tours, and moonlight hikes, while fostering a connection between people and nature to promote climate resilience and environmental justice in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities
• Deliver intentional, fun, and educational experiences to youth, community, and family groups on most weekdays.
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• Deliver weekend guided tours through natural spaces for young people, community, and family groups as needed.
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• Deliver evening Moonlight hikes as needed.
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• Supervise, support, and lead large groups of students participating in community plantings and mountain restoration events.
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• Set up stations and ensure a clean and safe space prior to student arrival.
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• Provide in-class educational opportunities at schools, local libraries, and other education-centric spaces.
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• Maintain all equipment, displays, and props needed to carry out Natural Connections tours, Eco-Tours, Family Tours, and Moonlight Hikes.
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• Support TreePeople's Nursery, Park Operations, Urban Forestry, and Mountain Forestry teams as needed.
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• Represent TreePeople in the classroom, community, and beyond.
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• Participate in Education and TreePeople All-Staff gatherings.
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• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
• Must be committed to environmental sustainability and social justice.
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• Must have experience working with young people and adults.
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• Must demonstrate flexibility, patience, and strong time management skills.
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• Experience and/or education in interpretive/environmental education, and/or performing arts is preferred.
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• Strong communication skills and comfort speaking to a group or to individuals.
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• Must be organized, detail oriented, and punctual.
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• Able to work outside for hours at a time during tree planting events, tree care events, and canvassing.
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• Able to dig holes, lift heavy equipment, and planting materials, including 15-gallon shade trees, 5-gallon water buckets, and tools.
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• Able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 25 pounds.
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• Able to stand and walk for long periods.
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• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to drive to schools and parks all over Los Angeles County.
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• Driver's license and proof of insurance required.
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• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
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• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination required.

Nice-to-haves
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
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• Experience and/or education in interpretive/environmental education, and/or performing arts is preferred.

Benefits