Education Specialist

Pacific Whale Foundation is seeking an Education Specialist in Wailuku, HI, to develop and implement educational programs focused on ocean conservation. The role involves in-person and virtual delivery of programs for various age groups, requiring at least three years of teaching experience, preferably in environmental education. This full-time position offers benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and a salary range from $22.91 to $30.99 per hour.
Come work for one of Hawai’i’s Best Places to Work in 2024!

Are you great with people, passionate about the environment and seeking a relaxed, fun workplace, and wish to be a part of something bigger? We’d love to hear from you!

Pacific Whale Foundation has an immediate opening for an Education Specialist. Come help inspire the next generation of ocean ambassadors!

Reporting to the Programs Director, the Education Specialist develops and implements new (and existing) Education programs that are delivered in person and virtually. This position works with the Education Team to deliver our existing programs including Ocean Camp, Ocean Career Quest, Keiki Whale watch and Plastic Pollution Solutions, and helps plan, develop and implement new programs for school groups and the general public while supporting the organization’s commitment to Pacific Whale Foundation’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts.

Our ideal candidate has at least three years of formal or informal teaching experience with various age groups and abilities, and experience developing and implementing science and/or environmental education curriculum. Experience as an environmental educator in Hawaii/knowledge of Hawaiian culture and natural history, experience with video conferencing and online education platforms, and familiarity with Next Generation Science Standards, Common Core Standards, and Ocean Literacy Principles will set you apart!

This is a regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt position, based on Maui.

We offer a full range of benefits including health insurance, voluntary insurance, 401k, paid time off (available upon hire), bus pass reimbursement, pet insurance and an online learning library for professional growth and development. Our perks include free ecotours and a generous discount in our Ocean Stores. Come join our team!

Pay starts from $22.91/hr. ($47,652.80/yr) to $30.99/hr. ($64,459.20/yr) based on skills and experience.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor work visas for this position.

The work you do helps support the mission of Pacific Whale Foundation, a 501(c)(3), by working to protect the ocean through science and advocacy and inspire environmental stewardship. Come be part of something bigger!

All offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a background check.