Jobs & Opportunities
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Explore Careers, Internships, & Volunteer Roles in Environmental Education
Welcome to VAEE’s Jobs & Opportunities page! Here, we share job openings, internships, and volunteer opportunities from our partner organizations and members. Whether you're looking for your next career move or a way to get involved, check back regularly for new postings!
Current Listings
Seasonal Environmental Educator (Part-time) - University of Virginia - Blandy Experimental Farm
📍 Location: Boyce, VA
📅 Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
📄 Description: TAssist with hands-on, outdoor program preparation and instruction for students participating in Blandy’s preK-12 environmental education programs this school year.
🔗 More Info & Apply: blandy.virginia.edu/job-opportunities
Outreach Program Senior Interpreter (naturalist-historian-senior-interpreter) - Fairfax County Park Authority
📍 Location: Fairfax, VA
📅 Deadline to Apply: 9/12
📄 Description: The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA), one of the nation’s leading park systems, seeks an Outreach Program Senior Interpreter. This role manages educational and interpretive outreach programs, including the Wonder Wagon, Watch the Green Grow, and watershed education experiences for schools. Responsibilities include overseeing staff, designing and evaluating natural history programs, supporting program growth, and pursuing grant funding.
🔗 More Info & Apply: governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/5057165/outreach-programs-senior-interpreter-naturalist-historian-senior-interpreter
Senior Interpreter (naturalist-historian-senior-interpreter) - Fairfax County Park Authority
📍 Location: Fairfax, VA
📅 Deadline to Apply: 9/12
📄 Description: Join the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) and our nationally recognized team! This role manages all interpretive programming at the 650-acre Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, including designing, conducting, and evaluating natural and cultural history programs. Responsibilities include budgeting, purchasing, record-keeping, staff and volunteer supervision, program marketing, and park operations to ensure patron safety. Morning, evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required.
🔗 More Info & Apply: governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/5056175/senior-interpreter-naturalist-historian-senior-interpreter
Crossover Educator / Program Instructor –Blue Sky Fund
📍 Location: Richmond, VA
📅 Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled
📄 Description: Work with middle school students in Richmond Public Schools through weekly Outdoor Adventure Clubs. Activities include hiking, rock climbing, canoeing, and overnight camping. Ideal for educators with outdoor skills and youth leadership experience.
🔗 More Info & Apply: blueskyfund.org/get-involved/employment
Explorers Educator –Blue Sky Fund
📍 Location: Richmond, VA
📅 Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled
📄 Description: Lead environmental field trips for 3rd–5th grade students in Richmond Public Schools, fostering curiosity, resilience, and teamwork through experiential learning. Includes paid training, sick leave, and retirement benefits.
🔗 More Info & Apply: blueskyfund.org/get-involved/employment
(More opportunities coming soon!)
Submit an Opportunity
Are you a VAEE member with an opportunity to share? Send job, internship, or volunteer postings to kasey@virginiaee.org with the following details:
Title of Opportunity
Organization Name
Location (or Remote)
Brief Description
Application Link & Deadline (if applicable)
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