Environmental Educator

Join the Coastal Expeditions Team! 

Are you interested in experiencing the beauty of the South Carolina Lowcountry? Its waterways? Salt marshes and maritime forests? Dolphins, manatees and birds? 

Since 1992, Coastal Expeditions has been putting people safely and securely on the waterways and in the coastal habitat of the South Carolina Lowcountry. As expert captains, guides and support staff, we delight in sharing what we know about the Lowcountry – its land and water; plants and animals; and history and culture – with everyone we meet. We are highly regarded for our work in conservation, especially when it comes to contributing to protecting seabird sanctuaries and turtle populations throughout the Lowcountry. 

We are committed to helping our guests connect with the beautiful, peaceful environment we are lucky enough to call home. With the creation of The Coastal Expeditions Foundation in 2018, we have become more aware of the importance of our role as environmental educators. We now have grant support through the Foundation to provide unique experiences to children, veterans, and a variety of groups. We do this in addition to accommodating our guests who want to enjoy a day of kayaking or a boat trip to a barrier island. Our goal is to pass along our love of the environment, and a desire to preserve and protect it, to everyone who walks through our doors. 

We look to our staff to make this goal a reality and are looking for positive, enthusiastic people to join our team! 

Job Position Description 

We are looking for someone to join our team as an Environmental Educator. Team members in this role lead environmental education focused on area youth. This position is located at our headquarters on Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina and on Daniel Island. This position involves heavy interaction with youth primarily in an outdoor setting. 

Duties 

• Leading the after-school program on Daniel Island 

• Leading the homeschool program 

• Assisting with program development and itineraries 

• Teaching at schools, as needed 

• School outreach which may include teaching in classrooms 

• Assisting with the creation and organization of materials 

• Representing Coastal Expeditions in a cheerful and enthusiastic manner 

• Leading and assisting with environmental education boat and kayak trips around the Lowcountry 

• Assisting with getting equipment on and off the water, as needed 

• Managing spreadsheets, inputting data, and collecting surveys before and after field trips 

• Assisting the office staff, as needed 

• Other duties as assigned 

Desired Skills & Qualifications 

• Enjoys teaching and working with children 

• An undergraduate degree in education, biology, or a similar field 

• CPR and First Aid training 

• Reimbursement for required recertification 

• A positive, approachable, and enthusiastic attitude 

• An interest in local, natural, and cultural history 

• A desire to constantly learn and grow 

• Strong communication skills 

• Flexibility regarding the daily schedule and daily tasks 

• Ability to work outdoors performing physical tasks 

• Attention to detail 

• Education or guiding experience 

• Ability to work as part of a cohesive team and jump in where needed 

• A love of nature and the ability to reflect this love in the work environment 

Hours 

• This position is a full-time regular position, excluding work during the month of January 

• This position may include occasional weekend work 

Compensation and benefits 

• This is an hourly position with a base wage based upon experience, plus tips 

• Full-time regular employees are eligible for reimbursements of health insurance/wellness expenses and cell phone expenses 

• Full-time regular employees are eligible to participate in the Coastal Expeditions IRA matching program after 90 days 

• Full-time regular employees are eligible for reimbursement of job-related professional development and education expenses 

• Unlimited use of kayaks and stand-up paddleboards 

• Reciprocal access to local parks, historical sites and conservation partners, including the South Carolina Aquarium and Charleston County Parks 

• American Canoe Association (ACA) training & Lifeguard training 

How to Apply? 

• Questions? Email bfreeman@coastalexpeditions.com 

• To be considered send your resume and a cover letter to Brittany Freeman at bfreeman@coastalexpeditions.com 

• The deadline for applying is January 5, 2025