Outdoor Educator (PT)

Part Time Outdoor Educator for Greater Boston & Metro West - IMMEDIATE START - Training provided. (2026-2027 school year, with possible Summer extension!)

Farrington Nature Linc connects youth from systematically marginalized communities with nature to create meaningful experiences that strengthen belonging, health and wellbeing, and equitable opportunities for young leaders to develop and thrive. We envision a just world in which every child has a deep sense of belonging in nature, and every community values and ensures equitable access to the natural world.

Applicants from low-income backgrounds and/or BIPOC (Black, indigenous, and people of color) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Overview:

• The Educator will prepare for and implement in-person, nature-based programming that take place during the at one or more partner locations. Partner locations may include, but are not limited to, after school programs in Cambridge, Somerville, Malden, and/or Framingham. Some coordination work will be completed remotely. Time at FNL's location in Lincoln, MA will be required for training, preparing materials, etc.
• The Educator will be assigned to teach at least two-partner locations per week. Each location assignment typically entails 4-5 hours of work per day including preparation, travel, teaching, cleanup, and documentation.
• One weekend day of work per month on Saturdays and/or Sundays will be required**.** Needs may include programs for schools and community groups on-site at FNL; birthday parties; outreach and fundraising events; programs for homeschooled children; and more.
• FNL programs include youth and families from a wide range of socioeconomic and racial/ethnic backgrounds. Many of FNL's after school program partners serve a majority of youth from families with low income. Additional outreach events and programs are designed to reach a broad audience and to generate revenue for FNL.

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility is to prepare, travel, set up, and lead after-school/ out of school (OST) activities for youth ages 4-14 with small groups of up to twenty-five (25) youth, and to lead or support revenue-generating programs and events.
• Utilize and adapt existing FNL curriculum. While you will primarily work off of lesson plans developed by the FNL Leadership, the Educator may occasionally develop and document new activities.
• Conduct and track youth evaluation utilizing existing FNL evaluation tools.

Qualifications:

• Experience and/or strong interest in working with elementary school-aged children in urban communities and communities of color
• Skills in a second language prevalent in local, urban public school communities are a plus.
• Cultural competency and demonstrated commitment to viewing youth work and environmental education through a social and racial justice lens
• Have or be willing to obtain First Aid and CPR Certifications.
• Personal transportation, valid driver’s license and safe driving record are required.

Applicants must agree to a CORI check as part of the job screening, but evidence of a criminal record is not necessarily an impediment to hiring. A copy of our CORI policy is available upon request.

Inclusion Statement

FNL values the diversity of all our clients, staff, Board of Directors, and partners. By bringing diverse individuals and viewpoints together, we create more vibrant, healthy and just communities. FNL welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and experiences regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, religion, immigration status, veteran status, class, creed, and mental or physical disability.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 30.0 per week

Work Location: In person