Educator

Alliance for Climate Education (ACE) is a national nonprofit dedicated to educating America's high school students about the science behind climate change and inspiring them to do something about it - while having fun along the way.  We're based in Oakland, CA, with satellite offices in Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, Austin, Atlanta, Washington D.C., New York, Providence, and Boston.

ACE offers a powerful mission, rapid growth, sharp people, a spirit of innovation and a fast-paced environment that focuses on accountability and results. Learn more about ACE - and check out our rave reviews.

Position Overview:

What we need:

A dynamic, science-minded, education-driven performer to deliver our multimedia presentations on climate change to high school students.  (Check out our trailer to get a taste of our presentation.) 

You'll be in the trenches with high school students, communicating the essential science of climate change in a lively, fun and unforgettable way.  After each presentation you'll be working with youth to create ACE Action Teams that work on a variety of climate change projects, from planting school gardens to throwing green proms.  We also need a power-networker to build partnerships with schools, nonprofits, celebrities and companies - anything from LAUSD to Cameron Diaz.

You'll work from home and remotely with a local team when you're not in schools, with occasional meetings with our other regions, so please be comfortable with that.

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately

Qualifications: 

Required Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and iWork 
• Mac master
• Terrific oral and written communication skills-you know how to put on a show
• Awesome presentation skills-dynamic, engaging personality
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, detail oriented, self-motivated 
• Comfortable working in a remotely managed small team 
• Solid understanding of global climate change and the youth environmental movement
• Self-managing-you'll need to manage a whole slew of projects with clear and constant communication while working from a home office

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in theatre or other forms of performance art
• Teaching experience or other experience working with school age students
• Familiarity with the local school system
• Experience working with diverse communities

Schedule: Full-time position, 40 hours per week.

Compensation:  Commensurate with Experience.
 

To Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to Ms. Sam McKelvie via email.  Please include salary requirements in your cover letter. No phone calls please.  Position open until filled.

We value and respect the diverse viewpoints and individual differences of all people. ACE is an equal opportunity employer and encourages everyone interested to apply.