The Bronx River Alliance Seeks an Education Coordinator

The Bronx River Alliance seeks an Education Coordinator

The Bronx River Alliance serves as a coordinated voice for the river and works with 100+ partners—particularly NYC Parks—to ensure that the river corridor will be a healthy ecological, recreational, educational and economic resource for the communities through which the river flows. 

The Bronx River Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. People of all identities are encouraged to apply. The Bronx River Alliance is committed to practicing and upholding the values of inclusion, collaboration, environmental justice, responsiveness, communication, ecological restoration, innovation, respect, integrity, and public access.

Starting Salary Range: $57,000 – $70,000 

Schedule: This is a full-time (35 hours/week) position set to begin as soon as possible in October 2026. 

• • The Education Coordinator works: 
    • September through June: Tuesday-Saturday
      (except for mid-December  mid-February) 

• July and August: Monday to Friday 

• Work hours are 9AM – 5PM at 1490 Sheridan Blvd, Bronx NY 10459.
• Occasional evening and additional weekend work is required. 

Position Overview:
The Education Coordinator is responsible for leading educational programming on the Bronx River and promoting the Bronx River as an educational resource for schools and community organizations. The Education Coordinator is essential in creating opportunities for the community to understand and appreciate the ecological and social history of the Bronx River. A successful Education Coordinator will build and maintain relationships with formal and informal educators in schools and community organizations, by offering support to those who wish to incorporate the river into their programming. The responsibilities of the Education Coordinator are essential to maintaining and creating educational initiatives surrounding the Bronx River in alignment with Alliance goals.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Promote the Bronx River as an educational resource for schools, formal & informal educators, and community organizations; build and cultivate relationships with educators
• Update and develop new lesson plans consistent with ecological initiatives on the river, including litter, water quality, climate change, and pollinators.
• Manage the EELS (Environmental Education and Leadership for Students) 12-month internship, including student recruitment, teaching lessons, managing field trips, and managing/recruiting research mentors.
• Coordinate and manage the EELS Alumni Network including engaging EELS alumni and organizing alumni events and opportunities.
• Participate in the New York City Science Research and Mentoring Consortium including attending Consortium meetings and events.
• Coordinate grant-funded and fee-based educational field trips and other  programming

visits for K-12 students.

• Organize and lead professional development opportunities for formal and informal educators, typically in partnership with a CTLE-accredited partner organization and lead quarterly Environmental Education Team Meetings.
• Grant management, including drafting grant reports, tracking deliverables and expenses, managing vendor quotes, purchase orders, check payments, etc.
• Enter program data and track grant budgets, metrics, and deliverables using organization databases and project management tools (eg Asana). Track progress on grant deliverables & budgets; draft reports with development team.
• Collaborate with development and program staff to write compelling funding proposals/renewals, budgets and reports. 
• Provide content for external communications, email, social media. Help create digital content for the newsletters, website, and social media platforms.
• Administrative functions: manage waivers, data entry, etc.
• Collaborate with other Alliance program coordinators on projects and programs that forward the organizational mission.
• Represent the Alliance through participation in community outreach and have the ability to speak knowledgeably about our work
• Ensure River House is a well-maintained, welcoming, vibrant community facility.

To Note:

• Bronx or lower Westchester residency preferred.
• This position reports to the Ecology and Education Manager, and supervises an Education Associate.
• The Alliance offers medical, dental and vision insurance; 401K with up to 3% match, pre-tax FSA and transit benefits; 13 paid holidays; 3-weeks of  paid vacation, 12 sick days, and 2 personal days
• This is an in-person position. The reporting location is Bronx River House, located at 1490 Sheridan Boulevard. 
• The Education Coordinator should have a passion for nature, leading tours and working outdoors in varying weather conditions, including hot/cold temperatures and rain.

Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Biology, Ecology, or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of two years professional experience related to duties above; experience in community or environmental education, community organizing or outreach preferred.
• Experience leading field trips independently in the Bronx or a similar urban environment.
• Experience with the K-12 public education system, knowledge of New York State and City educational standards and curriculum or program development experience strongly preferred.
• Experience writing and editing proposals, grant reports, engaging curricula, and promotional materials, and a basic understanding of grant funded programs.
• Experience supervising staff and interns.
• Knowledge of ecological principles related to river systems and experience with field research and data collection preferred.
• Ability to adapt education style to all ages of learning. 
• Ability to lead field work, walking tours and other outdoor, active programs. Ability to canoe or kayak or commitment to learn paddling skills.
• Ability to navigate social media platforms for educational outreach.
• Ability to work with diverse constituencies. Spanish language proficiency preferred. 
• Ability to complete a background check.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and ability to drive.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and other web-based tools.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 25lbs.

The Bronx River Alliance is committed to practicing and upholding the values of inclusion, collaboration, environmental justice, responsiveness, communication, ecological restoration, innovation, respect, integrity, and public access.  We value the full range of human diversity and seek to involve diverse populations in our staff, board, volunteers, and partners. Read our full values statement at bronxriver.org/about/values. Read our Commitment to Environmental Justice at bronxriver.org/about/commitment-to-environmental-justice

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@bronxriver.org. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, earlier applications will be prioritized and the role may be filled before October 2026.