Position Posting – Education Manager
Organization Overview
MISSION: Greenagers works to inspire children and young adults to develop deep connections
to land, work, and community. We prepare youth for success in work and life by offering paid
jobs and education in the areas of conservation, sustainable farming, and related trades.
VISION: Greenagers envisions a culture of community where young people work together to
restore forests and fields, grow food, and build spaces that support natural systems and
sustainability.
To realize this vision, we work to get young people outside; working with their hands; talking to
each other and their elders; listening, leading, and learning. We believe that this work is
foundational and the heart of a culture that values education, stewardship, and community.
Based in Egremont, Massachusetts, Greenagers has grown significantly over the past few
years. April Hill Conservation and Education Center serves as our home base and as a
community and educational resource. As our programs continue to grow, we seek a dedicated
Education Manager who will bring creativity, organization, and leadership to our Education
Department.
Position Overview
The Education Manager works closely with the Education Director and the Education Team to
design and implement Greenagers’ after-school programming during the school year and a
5-week summer program for middle school students with a focus on outdoor and environmental
education, farm and garden education, and project based learning. This is a 30-32hr/wk position
with opportunity for 40hrs, scheduled Monday–Thursday, approximately 10:00am–6:00pm, with
some earlier meetings required.
Responsibilities
● Must have experience leading Outdoor Education/Environmental Education,
Farm/Garden Education, and Project-based Learning for school aged youth.
● Ability to act in a leadership and mentorship role with youth staff members, as they
develop their skills in outdoor education.
● Ability to work with schools and partner organizations to create and deliver educational
programs that are youth-centered and focus on community building.
● The ability and enjoyment of working with students outdoors in most weather conditions.
● The ability to assist with physical and hands-on activities which include but are not
limited to field trips to local organizations aligned with our mission, gardening, hiking,
eco-system explorations, building small woodworking projects, and cooking.
● Drive Greenagers vans for student transport, as needed (12- or 15-passenger, must be
21+).
Desired Skills and Experience
● Knowledge of trauma-informed teaching practices.
● Conversational Spanish or fluency.
● Familiarity with Berkshire County schools, farms, and community organizations.
● Working knowledge of Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Gmail.
● Strong interpersonal communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
● Experience and enthusiasm for working with middle and high school students.
● Lifeguard certification (or willingness to obtain)
Hours, Compensation, and Benefits
● Schedule: Monday–Thursday, approx. 10:00am–6:00pm (with some earlier meetings).
● Compensation: $41,600. (@ 32hrs/wk)
● Benefits: 401k retirement plan, Health Plan with 75% paid by Greenagers, a welcoming
and collaborative workplace with creative and engaged coworkers.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Greenagers is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, being a member of the Reserves or National Guard, status as disabled or Vietnam Era veteran, or status in any group protected against discrimination by federal, state, or local law.
We welcome applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, veterans, and people from working class backgrounds.. Greenagers is actively engaged in ensuring its programs are welcoming to all, and in increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work. Though the job will begin primarily in English, Greenagers welcomes interest from bilingual candidates.
**If you think you are a good candidate for this job but don’t have some of the above
qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Your lived experience could be more valuable
than some of the skills listed above. It’s worth a conversation!