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Would you like to work with Splash? Are you looking for a career uniquely positioned to make a difference in our local communities?

How does a day spent in nature connecting with kids and families sound to you?  Splash hires Environmental Educators for our exciting programs at the Nicolaus Dairy in Elk Grove, around the vernal pool grasslands at Mather Field and delivering in-class Presentations all over the Sacramento Area.  In preparation, we need to find enthusiastic, part-time, seasonal docents and field guides to help lead these groups and engage them with hands-on activities.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR

Position Type: Temporary (Seasonal) (Aug-Nov) (Jan-Apr/May/Jun*)

Start Date: August 2026

End Date: April 30, 2027 (*could be very low hours in December, some employment can be extended through May or June as well)

Positions Available: Multiple

Location: varies by role across-Mather, CA (Rancho Cordova Area) & Elk Grove,CA & Remote (in-class presentations in the Sacramento Region)

Wage: $19-25/hour

Time Commitment: approximately 25 hours/week

Schedule: Shift work, Field trips are 4-6 hours M-F from roughly 8am-1:30pm, in-class presentations hours vary.  Some weekend days may be needed.

Under the direction of one of Splash’s Program Managers, the Environmental Educator will lead elementary students (2nd-6th grade) through a field trip which has several stations teaching critical messages that students should be able to experience, learn, and grow from.  Or the Educator would give an engaging in-classroom presentation to students.

Job Duties:

  1. Work in teams of 6-8 Educators to prepare materials and activity stations for class field trip.
  2. Lead 3–5 hour field trips for small groups of 10-12 elementary students.
    • Help students interpret discoveries in the vernal pool grassland, at our non-working dairy site, or in-class. 
    • Lead outdoor/indoor activities at whichever location you are assigned to and/or choose to work.
    1. Facilitate learning and sharing among students who come prepared with basic program knowledge that they have pre-learned with their teachers in class.
    2. Maintain a positive learning environment & calmly manage behavioral issues.
    3. New Educators are required to attend training days before the field trip season starts and then will spend the first 4 shifts developing knowledge of the stations in the assigned program by observing experienced Educators leading groups.
    4. Drive to schools, meet new teachers, and present in front of classrooms of children on topics related to the environment. (requires proof of auto insurance)

    Essential Qualifications:

    1. Background in biology, natural history, and/or environmental studies or experience teaching
    2. Enjoys teaching and spending time with children
    3. Able to commit to working entire 2025/2026 Field Trip Season (Aug-Nov & Jan-Apr/May/Jun)
    4. Team player with a demonstrated history of working well with others
    5. Engaging and friendly
    6. Sense of humor
    7. Love of nature and being outside for work
    8. Ability to walk up to two miles on uneven, unpaved ground
    9. Satisfactory completion of a background check

    Desirable Qualifications:

    1. Previous experience as a naturalist
    2. Previous experience working with children
    3. Knowledge of vernal pool ecosystem, agricultural, or environmental studies

    Application Instructions:

    Please submit your resume to garrett@sacsplash.org by July 31,2026. In the body of your email, briefly explain why this position appeals to you and highlight what you would bring to Splash in your role as an Environmental Educator. Interviews will be scheduled for the first week of August.

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