Individual Placement - Atlanta- Urban Treehouse Educator at The Student Conservation Association

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Urban Treehouse Educator

Position Summary 

SCA Urban Tree House provides free and memorable environmental education programs for Atlanta urban youth (K-12). It gives Atlanta youth the opportunity to have fun experiences in nature, become aware of their relationship with the environment, and participate in hands-on conservation projects.

Urban Tree House programming takes place after and during school hours, in the classroom, and outside in parks/greenspaces near the school. The program supports the belief that increased community awareness and appreciation of the local ecosystem will create a stronger, cleaner, healthier, and more beautiful world.

When students have the knowledge to make informed choices and act responsibly, they can create lasting positive change in their local environment and grow into lifelong stewards of their communities.

Location 

Atlanta, GA

Schedule 

September 22, 2025 - December 12, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Facilitate outdoor environmental education, climate resilience, and culturally relevant activities and games with hundreds of urban youth K-12; Create engaging lessons and opportunities for youth

Develop a curriculum to integrate into the program

Provide outreach to the community about programs offered at the Urban Tree House

Keep an accurate record of the numbers of youth served and programs facilitated

Assist in leading conservation service projects like tree maintenance, native gardening, and invasive plant removal with groups of youth

Work as a team with SCA staff

Represent SCA at community events

Marginal Duties 

• Provide a detailed end-of-the-year report
• Support with office administrative work occasionally.

Required Qualifications 

• 21 yrs. Or older with access to transportation to get to the schools
• First aid and CPR Certified
• Ability to complete full work dates and hours
• Experience creating curriculum and working in classroom settings
• Outdoor skills
• Experience working with youth
• Ability to maintain a safe, productive, and enjoyable work environment
• Strong interest in working with and mentoring youth
• Plant identification skills, knowledge of local ecology, and environmental justice is a big plus

Preferred Qualifications 

• Ability to complete full work dates and hours
• Experience creating curriculum and working in classroom settings
• Outdoor skills
• Experience working with diverse groups of youth
• Ability to maintain a safe, productive, and enjoyable work environment
• Strong interest in working with and mentoring youth

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

None provided.

Compensation  

• $775/Weekly; paid bi-weekly

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

Personal Vehicle Information

Not Recommended

Additional Benefits 

• Defensive Drive Training
• First Aid/CPR
• AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.