Job Description
The Lansing School District’s Ebersole Environmental Education Center is a unique outdoor learning facility dedicated to environmental education, hands-on learning, and positive youth development. Staff play a vital role in delivering high-quality educational programming, facilitating meaningful outdoor experiences, and supporting a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for students of all ages. This position blends environmental education, youth mentorship, and outdoor recreation, supporting both academic-year field experiences and seasonal youth camps.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Environmental Studies, Resource Management, Natural or Health Sciences, or a related field required
• 1–3 years of professional leadership, management, or administrative experience preferred
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience working with youth in schools, camps, environmental education centers, or similar settings
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality programming in environmental education, outdoor recreation, and stewardship
• Strong technology skills for communication, data analysis, and professional writing
• Ability to effectively work in diverse, multiethnic, and multicultural environments
• Reflective mindset with a willingness to grow professionally
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Experience using data to set, monitor, and evaluate program goals and outcomes
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks aligned with performance goals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to perform additional duties as assigned
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Oversee daily operations of the Ebersole Center, including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and marketing
• Design, develop, and deliver environmental education and interpretive programming, including field experiences, workshops, and special events
• Coordinate day and overnight student visits in collaboration with the Education Program Manager and district staff
• Align curriculum and programming with Michigan standards and best practices in place-based and environmental education
• Provide direct instruction in environmental education, outdoor recreation, team-building, and specialized programs both on-site and at partner locations
• Maintain outdoor learning spaces, trails, and equipment in collaboration with grounds staff
• Ensure proper care and stewardship of on-site plants and animals, including teaching animals
• Lead marketing, outreach, and recruitment efforts, including engagement with district staff and families
• Manage program registrations, inquiries, and communication with community members
• Ensure compliance with all district policies, safety protocols, and risk management procedures
• Supervise staff scheduling, timesheet processing, and daily operations of programming personnel
• Oversee volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling
• Manage personnel processes, including hiring, evaluation, discipline, and professional development
• Mentor and support staff growth and leadership development
• Work occasional evenings and weekends as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Physical Demands
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in outdoor settings
• Occasionally required to reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must have close, distance, and peripheral vision, along with the ability to adjust focus
At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).
