Individual Placement - Atlanta- 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.