Opportunities

Located in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania Riverbend fosters an awareness, appreciation and understanding of our total environment through educational programming. By growing both a love of nature and environmental literacy, we prepare informed, resilient leaders to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Education, Staff, and Intern Opportunities at Riverbend

Our mission is to connect people to nature, equitably advancing environmental literacy through outdoor STEM education and free play in nature while empowering children and adults to take action to conserve Earth's resources.

Learn more about our organizational mission, vision, and values here.

See Open Job Positions Below:

Environmental Educator and Event Assistant (Part-time)

Dates: Typically 1-2 days per week; must be available for morning, afternoon, weekend and occasional overnight hours

Salary: $20/hour depending on experience

Responsibilities:

Educators will work with a variety of ages of school groups visiting Riverbend and implement pre-written, inquiry-based lesson plans
Educators may be asked to deliver curriculum in area classrooms
Educators will be required to interpret existing curriculum and differentiate it as needed, based on the needs of the group
Educators’ responsibilities will include group management, crowd control, and set-up and break-down of supplies and materials used for school visits
Educators are expected to both work together as a team and function independently
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies

At least one year experience working with children in outdoor settings. Experience with early childhood preferred
Comfortable with the basic natural history of the area and the principals of inquiry-based learning
Background / interest in biology, ecology, environmental studies or education preferred
Effective classroom / group management skills
Excellent oral communication skills and the ability to project
Ability to work cooperatively with a team or individually
A cheerful, friendly demeanor
Enjoys working with children from a variety of backgrounds
Comfortable interacting with live animals
Reliability and flexibility
Successful completion of pre-employment screening including drug test and Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and criminal background check.
A valid Driver’s License is preferred and ability to travel to offsite locations
Ability to work actively outdoors in all weather conditions without correctable physical impairments that would interfere with ability to work on the Preserve
Ability to remain on your feet, hike, and carry up to 40 lbs.

To apply, email resume, cover letter and list of three references to: Julia Boyer, jboyer@riverbendeec.org.
This position is a perfect opportunity for individuals looking to build experience in the field of environmental education or for environmental professionals who are seeking a light, flexible schedule. EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Riverbend is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Riverbend Environmental Education Center (“Riverbend”) is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices.

Riverbend is committed to making employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and other-job related criteria without regard to an individual’s race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition or transgender identity, gender), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, use of a guide or support animal, relationship or association with a disabled person, genetic information, military or veteran status, possession of a GED rather than a high school diploma, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). This policy applies to all employees with respect to their terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, training, promotion, and discipline, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

COVID-19 Policy:

The safety of our employees is our number one concern. Riverbend encourages all staff members to be vaccinated. In order to limit business disruption and protect children and workers in school settings, Riverbend may require staff to undergo occasional Covid testing, at Riverbend's expense.