Program Coordinator, Community Engagement & Education
About Irvine Ranch Conservancy: For more than 15 years, Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) has been responsible for restoring, protecting, and maintaining more than 30,000 acres of protected natural lands in Southern California, one of the densest urban areas in the country. These lands are teeming with life — diverse plants and animals found nowhere else on earth. They need expert care to protect and restore them so they can continue to provide our communities with all the benefits that only wild, open spaces can. As an innovator in the management of Southern California’s urban wildlands, IRC works in partnership with landowners, community leaders, and residents in Orange County and beyond to engage, educate, and foster a shared vision for responsible, long-term care and protection of the natural resources we all share.
About the Program: Community Engagement and Education is how IRC connects Southern Californians with the urban wildlands in their midst. IRC offers recreational and educational activities to familiarize community members with the richness of the Irvine Ranch landscape, providing them with meaningful experiences that inspire them to care for and protect the land.
About the Position: IRC has an opening for a full- time Program Coordinator on the Community Engagement and Education team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work outdoors and who enjoys working with people. The Program Coordinator will, under general guidance, plan and prepare for IRC’s twice-monthly self-guided Wilderness Access Days and Exploration Days. They will be the on-site lead, where they will coordinate supporting volunteers and interact with the public. The Program Coordinator will also support other recreational and interpretive activities, and may have an opportunity to develop and lead their own. Weekend work will be required for this position, as well as occasional evening work.
The Successful Candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in environmental or social sciences, recreation studies, or similar field; one year of work experience; and the following experience, skills, abilities, and knowledge:
Salary Range: $21.67 - $23.88 per hour ($45,070 - $49,669 per year)
Benefits: IRC offers industry-leading benefits including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution; life and short- and long-term disability insurance; 401k plan with employer match, flexible spending account (FSA); and dependent care spending plan, and long term care insurance with employer contribution. For more details, click here.
How to Apply: Visit irconservancy.applicantpro.com to submit an application and your resume and a cover letter.
The Irvine Ranch Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin and any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
For complete job description, click here.
About the Program: Community Engagement and Education is how IRC connects Southern Californians with the urban wildlands in their midst. IRC offers recreational and educational activities to familiarize community members with the richness of the Irvine Ranch landscape, providing them with meaningful experiences that inspire them to care for and protect the land.
About the Position: IRC has an opening for a full- time Program Coordinator on the Community Engagement and Education team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work outdoors and who enjoys working with people. The Program Coordinator will, under general guidance, plan and prepare for IRC’s twice-monthly self-guided Wilderness Access Days and Exploration Days. They will be the on-site lead, where they will coordinate supporting volunteers and interact with the public. The Program Coordinator will also support other recreational and interpretive activities, and may have an opportunity to develop and lead their own. Weekend work will be required for this position, as well as occasional evening work.
The Successful Candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in environmental or social sciences, recreation studies, or similar field; one year of work experience; and the following experience, skills, abilities, and knowledge:
- Experience coordinating large events.
- Experience leading recreational and interpretive activities.
- Experience with environmental interpretation and ability to clearly and effectively communicate scientific concepts to a general audience in non-scientific language.
- Experience coordinating a variety of project activities and resources in accordance with established timelines and goals.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in an outdoor setting at multiple locations.
- Demonstrated customer-service orientation, as well as client/partner focus.
- Helpful, but not required: Familiarity with the ecology and flora of the local area.
Salary Range: $21.67 - $23.88 per hour ($45,070 - $49,669 per year)
Benefits: IRC offers industry-leading benefits including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution; life and short- and long-term disability insurance; 401k plan with employer match, flexible spending account (FSA); and dependent care spending plan, and long term care insurance with employer contribution. For more details, click here.
How to Apply: Visit irconservancy.applicantpro.com to submit an application and your resume and a cover letter.
The Irvine Ranch Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin and any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
For complete job description, click here.