Education Coordinator (PART-TIME, SEASONAL)

    I Love A Clean San Diego is passion in action. Help us inspire environmental stewardship as we work to improve the health and beauty of San Diego County. If you are looking for a dynamic, impact-driven organization that values engagement and professionalism, we want to meet you!

    OUR MISSION: I Love A Clean San Diego leads and inspires our community to actively conserve and enhance the environment through example, outreach, and local involvement.

    OUR VISION: A zero waste, litter-free, and environmentally engaged San Diego region

    TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Part-time, Seasonal, Non-Exempt

    SCHEDULE: 20 – 29 hours per week. Expected to work 2-4 Saturday events per month

    EMPLOYMENT TERM: Hire Date through November 29, 2024

    DEPARTMENT: Education

    REPORTS TO: Community Education Manager

    COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

    •  $20.00 – $22.00/hour (depending on experience)
    • Mileage reimbursement (current CA reimbursement rate)
    • Paid time off (PTO)
    • Hybrid in-office/remote work schedule dependent on position

    POSITION OVERVIEW: The part-time, seasonal Education Coordinator will support the Community Education Department in coordinating and delivering environmental education programs throughout San Diego County. Responsibilities include managing outreach booths, delivering educational content to diverse audiences, and supporting program documentation and reporting. This role requires strong organizational skills, flexibility, and a commitment to inspiring environmental stewardship in the community.

    SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:
    • Coordinate outreach booths, including research to identify outreach events, staffing, registration, supplies and preparation
    • Deliver programs (ex: booths, presentations, events, cleanups) to youth and adult audiences on an average of one (1) day a week.
    • Support part-time Outreach Assistants, including training, necessary meetings, and event correspondence
    • Learn curriculum through independent study and observing education programs as schedule allows
    • Distribute and collect program evaluations, surveys and handouts to program audiences
    • Ensure outreach and education programs are within contract compliance and perform quality control
    • Conduct contract and grant report writing for respective contracts and grants within given deadlines
    • Maintain and oversee organization’s outreach supplies, including partner agency’s outreach materials inventory
    • Support the development or updating of educational booth materials and displays as needed
    • Support the Community Education Manager to complete department-specific contracts and organization where necessary
    • Work with Marketing department to promote relevant programs and events including collateral as needed
    • Professional and accurate representation of I Love A Clean San Diego
    • Other duties as assigned
    The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

    WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

    • Manage and oversee execution of all booth and other assigned education programs by established deadlines
    • Maintain clear notes and documentation across the programs and reports
    • Effective storytelling in communications (ex: reports, program development proposals) that share the benefit of our programs, impact on community members, and connect to our mission
    • Increase attendee engagement that inspires action through innovative education materials and programs
    • Foster and maintain a positive experience for all I Love A Clean San Diego program participants
    • Build positive and mutually beneficial partnerships with event planners, organizations and other partners

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

    • Flexible daily start and end times, dependent on scheduled programs and daily tasks
    • Ability to work weekends and/or evenings
    • Proficient with Microsoft 360 Suite (Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint), Slack, Zoom
    • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
    • Must be able to lift 30-50 LBS
    • Requires sitting, standing, and walking long distances at programs
    • Reliable transportation; ability and willingness to travel across San Diego County for in-person programs
    • Located in San Diego County
    • Ability to pass a background check prior to employment
    • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Excellent organizational, recordkeeping, and time management skills; strong attention to detail
    • Flexibility; ability to assess and adjust priorities with changing requirements
    • Commitment to working in a team environment and ability to work independently
    • Ability to proactively engage multiple, simultaneous projects and requirements/goals
    • Effective communication skills for diverse audiences, including strong writing and public speaking skills
    • Knowledge and/or willingness to learn about local environmental issues such as stormwater pollution prevention, waste diversion, and zero waste lifestyles


    I Love A Clean San Diego is a values-driven organization. It is essential all team members exhibit ILACSD’s following core values and office culture:

    Core Values:

    • Live the mission
    • Inspire environmental change
    • Value partnerships
    • Exhibit positive attitude

    Office Culture:

    • Communicate openly to ensure collaboration
    • Understanding and supportive of each other and the team
    • Respect others and value their opinions
    • Encourage learning and growth

    TO APPLY: Please send resume, cover letter, two to three references, weekly workday availability, and start date availability to Eric Dillemuth, Community Education Manager (edillemuth@cleansd.org) with “Last Name, Education Coordinator” in the subject line.


    I Love A Clean San Diego provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, age, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.