Job Announcement

Education Program Associate

The Ecology Center is seeking a talented and motivated individual to assist with curriculum development, teacher trainings, and related tasks for a statewide renewable energy and energy efficiency education program.

Ecology Center

The Ecology Center is Michigan-based environmental organization that works for a safe and healthy environment where people live, work, and play. Founded in 1970, the Ecology Center has 18 staff persons, several part-time consultants and interns, and an 11-person Board of Directors. In recent years, the Ecology Center has led successful campaigns to close down Michigan's largest medical waste incinerators, improve the environmental performance of the auto industry, and save thousands of acres of working farms and valuable natural areas. The Ecology Center is also the parent organization of Recycle Ann Arbor, one of the country’s premier nonprofit recyclers. Our award-winning environmental education program reaches thousands of students and teachers each year, and we are now launching a program with Recycle Ann Arbor, under the name Energy Works of Michigan, to bring renewable energy systems, energy efficiency audits, and related K-12 lesson plans to a number of schools throughout the state of Michigan.

Job Responsibilities

The Ecology Center is seeking a talented, motivated, and experienced educator to work in cooperation with the Education Director. At the outset, the position’s primary responsibility will be to research and develop grade K-12 lesson plans about renewable energy and energy efficiency. Once the lessons are developed, the Education Program Associate will help to pilot-test lessons in schools and then conduct regional teacher training sessions throughout the state of Michigan.

The Education Program Associate will also maintain contact with teachers and administrators at participating schools, which may include scheduling the teacher trainings as well as assisting with development of customized curricula for individual schools.

In addition, the position may provide the opportunity to lead classroom workshops about environmental issues and to provide hands-on activities at festivals and special events.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years experience developing education programs and materials.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, science, or related field.
• Strong writing, communication, and computer skills.
• Experience teaching middle school / high school math or science a plus.
• Proven ability to work creatively and independently.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative workplace.
• Knowledge of environmental issues, especially renewable energy and energy efficiency.        

The position offers opportunity for educational and professional development. It also has some shared organizational responsibilities and office duties. This position is a great opportunity for a creative person to make a difference working for a nationally respected public interest organization with outstanding colleagues.

Compensation

This is a part-time position, approximately 30 hours/week. Salary is commensurate with experience. The Ecology Center offers generous benefits, including medical, dental, vacation, disability, and retirement. Hours are flexible. This is a 2-year position with the potential to continue beyond that period.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume by email to jobs@ecocenter.org. Alternatively, please fax to (734) 663-2414, or mail to Ecology Center, 117 N. Division, Ann Arbor, MI  48104. For more information, please call (734) 761-3186.

Application Deadline

Please apply before June 10. Applications received prior to June 10 will be given priority, but we will continue to receive applications until the position is filled. 

 

The Ecology Center is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people of diverse cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.