Part-Time Education Coordinator Neponset River Watershed Association Neponset River Watershed Association - Canton, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5906233

Application Deadline:

Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Duties Lead our established school outreach program that reaches 3,500 students every year with lessons on preventing water pollution, conserving water, and building climate resilience. Provide hands-on classroom instruction for 5th-grade students and occasional programs for middle school and high school students. Coordinate program scheduling with schools. Update and develop lesson plans that support NepRWA's education goals, state curriculum frameworks, and school system needs. Grow the school outreach program to include additional communities, grade levels, and key populations. Track and report on program accomplishments and assist with occasional grant writing and communications about the school program. Train and mentor our Environmental Science Fellow to assist with classroom instruction. Qualifications Success teaching hands-on science and environmental concepts in a formal or informal education setting. Experience developing compelling lesson plans that support multiple objectives. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (writing, speaking, presentation). Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to track and manage multiple contacts and activities simultaneously. Solid basic skills with Excel and Google Calendar, and willingness to learn simple database management skills. Must complete initial and periodic CORI checks consistent with school guidelines. Must have own transportation (reimbursement for work mileage). Work Schedule, Compensation, and Hiring Practices This is a permanent position with a part-time, seasonal schedule, averaging approximately 15-20 hours per week October through May; and averaging approximately 8 hrs per week from June to September. The schedule is flexible with some potential to work from home, but it does require being available for in-person teaching during normal school hours, and participation in occasional evening or weekend events. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing their own schedule from week to week, recognizing that some weeks will be very active and others much quieter. Pay is $24-28 per hour depending on experience, and includes 11 paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, as well as an employer match toward a retirement plan. NepRWA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that is representative of the people we serve in the watershed. NepRWA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from everyone interested in our mission, especially those from underrepresented groups such as people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, and persons from diverse educational and economic backgrounds. Hiring Schedule and How to Apply To apply, submit a resume and cover letter via the online application form by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScESV7JT2HLaqCZhtopfGEVYfF91KP2MlIa11enqw4QP_WQYg/viewform In the cover letter, describe your interest in the position, relevant academic and/or work experience, and how advancing NepRWA's environmental mission fits with your career goals. The most recent and detailed posting will be kept at neponset.org/employment. Applications accepted until filled, but we encourage submissions in by early September. We hope to finalize the hiring process in September and have the new hire start in October. Send applications via the form above, and direct questions via email to NepRWA Managing Director for Community Resilience Kerry Snyder at snyder@neponset.org. The NepRWA team encompasses diverse skills: scientists, naturalists, planners, lawyers, artists, and writers. All have a passion for the environment and are committed to improving the Neponset Watershed for everyone, including plants and wildlife!

Position Type:

Part-time

Salary:

$24 to $28 Per Hour