Jobs & Opportunities

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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

Internship, Sustained Outdoor Learning Camps – Augusta County Parks & Recreation (in partnership with Sunshine Springs Farm)

📍 Location: Various Augusta County Parks (Stuarts Draft, Natural Chimneys, Crimora, Augusta Springs
📅 Deadline to Apply: June 10, 2025
📄 Description: The Sustained Outdoor Learning program offers upper-elementary students immersive, hands-on experiences exploring ecological phenomena using the 5E instructional model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate). Each weeklong camp is led by certified elementary teacher and environmental educator Meredith McCool, and uses local park settings to spark curiosity, critical thinking, and environmental stewardship. We’re seeking interns to support instruction and engage directly with students. This is a great opportunity for those interested in outdoor education, environmental science, or classroom teaching. Interns will gain real-world experience planning and supporting lessons, managing groups, and leading outdoor exploration.
🔗 More Info & Apply: No formal application—interested individuals can email Meredith McCool directly at mccool.meredith@gmail.com 

Director of preK-12 Education – University of Virginia's Blandy Experimental Farm

📍 Location: Boyce, VA
📅 Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled
📄 Description: As a member of the BEF leadership team, the Director of preK-12 Education plays a significant role in supporting BEF's mission to advance understanding of the natural world through research, education and public outreach. The Director of preK-12 Education is responsible for the overall planning, development, and administration of BEF's education programs for students and their teachers.
🔗 More Info & Apply: blandy.virginia.edu/job-opportunities

Lake Front Park Naturalist / Facility Attendant II– Lake Accotink Park

📍 Location: Springfield, VA
📅 Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled
📄 Description: Under the supervision of the Park Manager, plan, design and present interpretive programs in natural and cultural history, geocaching, orienteering, outdoor recreation, kayaking, fishing and science topics for age groups ranging from preschool to adults. Groups can include school groups, scout groups, camps, general public, thematic class series, birthday parties, events, and off-site and special request programs.  Assist operations staff with park events.  Assist in assessing the site’s natural resources with other lakefront staff, park manager, and assistant naturalist. Assist Camp Director and play a vital role in our summer camps. Provide operational support to all programs.  Is the site coordinator for programs, classes, events, and camps. Plans, develop, trains staff for summer camps and loads classes for advertising through data load. Program administration includes running roasters, cancelling classes, monitoring program supplies and budget. Occasional Manager on Duty shifts will be required but kept to a minimum.
🔗 More Info & Apply: fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lake-accotink/employment-opportunities

Education Program Coordinator - James River Association

📍 Location:  Petersburg, VA (hybrid)
📅 Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled
📄 Description: We’re looking for someone with passion for education with leadership skills and a commitment to fostering meaningful environmental stewardship. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a passion for environmental education and curriculum development, and a personal interest in the James River.
🔗 More Info & Apply: thejamesriver.org/about-the-james-river-association/employment/

(More opportunities coming soon!)

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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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