Become part of Hawaii’s conservation story

Sustainable Coastlines Hawaiʻi is hiring educators to help us engage with students and the community through educational in-class presentations, school beach cleanups, farm field trips, and other educational events. Positions have flexible hours and are contingent on whatever events schools have reserved with us, so it's a perfect side-gig for young professionals and anybody else who would like to work a few extra hours a week doing something meaningful for our ʻāina and community!

Narrative of Duties

  • Lead engaging educational presentations in classrooms, beach cleanups, farm field trips, and other educational events with students of all ages.
  • Prepare each educational session thoroughly in collaboration with the organizer and the education coordinator.
  • Create impactful presentations following SCH narratives, focusing on the core competencies.
  • Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all participants.
  • Engage with the audience in a positive way and adapt the presentation to their reactions. Follow-up with the organizer and fill out a report after each event, incorporating data and reflections from the event.
  • Participate in monthly educators meetings and contribute your expertise or knowledge.

Qualifications Required

  • Excellent Public Speaking Skills
    • Ability to engage with a variety of age levels, backgrounds, and disciplines (i.e. Science, Social Studies, Art)
    • Ability to translate complex concepts into everyday language and understanding
    • Ability to effectively work with different learning styles
  • Ability to work independently
    • Good presentation and people skills
    • Punctuality
  • Physical abilities
    • Ability to work in both indoor/outdoor settings in various temperature and weather conditions, Lift maximum of 30 pounds, move objects

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowldge of Hawaiʻi's unique marine and/or terrestrial ecosystems, Hawaiian studies, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), marine biology, education, or related field.

Information

For more information about Sustainable Coastlines Hawaiʻi and this opportunity please visit our website at sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org, contact us at 8083045690 or via email at education@sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org.

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