Careers at Nature Vision
This Position is now closed: Education Manager
About the Organization
Nature Vision is a non-profit environmental education organization that fosters appreciation and stewardship of our environment by educating and connecting community to the world around us. We envision an inspired and connected culture where everyone makes choices for a sustainable future. Nature Vision provides in-classroom, remote, and outdoor learning programs to ensure that all students receive quality nature connections where they need them the most. We serve over 70,000 Pre-K through 12th grade students each year in King and Snohomish Counties each year.
Our programming supports the Washington State K-12 Learning Standards and STEM Education and can be easily integrated into schools. Many of our lessons set conceptual foundations and repeat visits help connect one lesson with another. Nature Vision facilitates student access to nature and scientific concepts, thus developing a deep-rooted student interest in making the natural world a necessary and integrated part of daily life.
At Nature Vision, we value:
• Empowerment through stewardship education and practices
• Diversity of staff, partners, and the communities we reach
• Creativity and collaboration within our staff, programs, and partnerships
• Integrity through best business and teaching practices
• Scientifically-accurate program content
• A fun and safe learning environment
Nature Vision is an equal-opportunity employer. As an organization, we are continuing to learn and implement changes to help us better serve our communities of color, practice inclusivity, and combat racial bias and inequity. We highly encourage persons of color, members of marginalized communities, women, non-binary, and LGBTQIA+ individuals to apply.
About the Position
We are looking for an Education Manager to lead our vibrant team of educators. The Education Manager supervises program staff, ensures high quality programs through training and mentorship, manages key projects, and assists with organizational operations. This person will also do some teaching in classrooms and the field to best understand our programming, teacher needs, and the unique nature of outreach education. They will help to ensure that Nature Vision is fully meeting our mission and goals of the current strategic plan with our team.
We are seeking a dynamic leader with a high level of creativity, thoughtfulness, and flexibility. This person will thrive working with a diverse team, students, and our partners. They will have strong interpersonal skills, and take joy in facilitating learning and mentoring educators. They will also have an interest in taking Nature Vision’s work to the next level while continuing the high quality of our current programming. Our curriculum reaches many diverse students in our region and the Education Manager must have a keen eye for training staff in culturally responsive curriculum so our programs can be relevant to all students. This person works with the Executive Director and collaborates with the Education Programs Manager and other leadership staff at Nature Vision.
Position Description
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Manage and train a team of 6-10 full time and part time educators
• Assist the Nature Vision Preschool team as needed
• Hire and onboard new Educators with the Education Programs Manager
• Manage and teach programs for schools in-person and remotely
• Coordinate and facilitate stewardship teams
• Answer teacher questions related to programming
• Represent or speak at local workshops, conferences, or panels on Nature Vision’s behalf
• Develop and direct summer day camp programs (summer work shifts to mainly day camps)
• Project Manager for revision of existing curriculum and development of new curriculum in collaboration with the Curriculum Specialist
• Project Manager for program evaluations and other staff projects
• Assist with grants as needed
• Assist with contract management and reporting
• Assist with creation and modification of policies and procedures
• Assist with limited Executive Director duties
• Cross train on the Executive Director position to increase institutional knowledge
• Maintain existing and create new community partnerships
• Other duties as assigned
Salary: $26-30 per hour, depending on experience.
Hours: 40 hours per week, full-time, Monday-Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required with advanced notice.
Paid time off: 10 paid holidays (set), vacation time accrued at 1.54 hours for every 40 hours worked, and sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. $300/month health stipend provided. 401K without match available.
Start Date: 9/3/24. A later start date may be possible.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and experience in education, interpretation, science, or related field required. Combination of education and experience in developing and managing education projects and programs; managing, training and evaluating staff; experience teaching in classrooms and in the field with students of various ages. Master’s degree in education or a related field preferred. Must be a US Citizen or resident alien and able to read, speak, and write the English language clearly.
Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers’ License and have an insured vehicle to drive to school. Must maintain current Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid certificates. Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and up to date with COVID-19 vaccines prior to start date. Must be able to load and move up to 50 pounds of equipment with the use of a handcart.
This position is now closed. To Apply: Please email cover letter AND resume as a PDF attachment to Ginny Sanchez Ballard, Executive Director (gsanchez@naturevision.org) by August 12th at 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time. Position will remain open until filled.
This Position is now closed: Development Coordinator
About the Organization
Nature Vision is a non-profit environmental education organization that fosters appreciation and stewardship of our environment by educating and connecting community to the world around us. We envision an inspired and connected culture where everyone makes choices for a sustainable future. Nature Vision provides in-classroom, remote, and outdoor learning programs to ensure that all students receive quality nature connections where they need them the most. We serve over 70,000 Pre-K through 12th grade students each year in King and Snohomish Counties each year.
At Nature Vision, we value:
• Empowerment through stewardship education and practices
• Diversity of staff, partners, and the communities we reach
• Creativity and collaboration within our staff, programs, and partnerships
• Integrity through best business and teaching practices
• Scientifically-accurate program content
• A fun and safe learning environment
Nature Vision is an equal-opportunity employer. As an organization, we are continuing to learn and implement changes to help us better serve our communities of color, practice inclusivity, and combat racial bias and inequity. We highly encourage persons of color, members of marginalized communities, women, non-binary, and LGBTQIA+ individuals to apply.
About the Position
We are seeking a part-time Development Coordinator to lead our new and existing fundraising efforts, including development of corporate sponsorships, grant research and writing for general operating, and limited individual giving. Nature Vision is mainly a direct service organization, and new fundraising is needed to cover ~10% of our overall budget, or ~$110,000 year one. Recommendations and research from a fundraising consultant have already been made and will be available immediately for the Development Coordinator. This person works with the Executive Director and collaborates with the Nature Vision Board fundraising committee.
Position Description
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Research corporate donation prospects for Nature Vision
• Develop corporate donation strategies and approaches
• Refine available materials for corporate donations
• Work with NV Board Committee and Executive Director to approach corporations that are a good fit
• Follow through and stewardship of corporate donors
• Research foundations for general operating expense grants
• Approach foundations with questions on Nature Vision’s behalf
• Write foundation grants with Executive Director and other team members
• Follow through on foundation grants
• Assist with stewardship of current individual donors
• Advise on current individual giving campaigns
• Make recommendations on further individual donor recruitment
• Other development duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree desired, however, we will accept equivalent years of relevant experience in place of degree
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising and development work with corporate sponsors and foundations preferred
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills
• Must be a US Citizen or resident alien
• Must be able to read, speak, and write the English language clearly
• High level detail, organization, creativity, thoughtfulness, and flexibility
• Must be able to work with diverse teams and work independently
• Understands and maintains confidential information
Salary: $29-35 per hour, depending on experience.
Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Occasional evening meetings with Nature Vision Board Committees may be required with advanced notice.
Paid time off: Sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. 401K without match available.
Start/End Date: 9/3/24-6/13/24. A later start date may be possible. The position is likely to continue past this date based on funding and performance.
Special Requirements: Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and up to date with COVID-19 vaccines prior to start date. Must be able to attend meetings in-person at office in Woodinville or other King County sites. Hybrid work schedule.
This position is now closed. To Apply: Please email cover letter AND resume as a PDF attachment to Ginny Sanchez Ballard, Executive Director (gsanchez@naturevision.org) by August 12th at 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time. Position will remain open until filled.
We are not hiring for Educators at this time. Please send your resume to Ginny Sanchez Ballard, Executive Director (gsanchez@naturevision.org) if interested and we will retain for future hiring rounds.
