Work With Us
Support environmental educators across Virginia.
VAEE connects and supports environmental educators through professional development, partnerships, and our Annual Conference. Whether you’re interested in joining our team, volunteering your time and skills, or serving in a leadership role on our Board of Directors, there are many ways to get involved. Explore the opportunities below to learn how you can help advance environmental education across the Commonwealth.
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Current Job Openings
VAEE is currently hiring for these positions:
Certification Program Coordinator
This role supports VAEE’s environmental education certification program and helps strengthen professional development opportunities for educators across Virginia.
Application period is March 18th- April 15th and will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting April 1st.
Volunteer With VAEE
Volunteers are the heart of VAEE. Whether you want to help plan the conference, assist on the day of the event, or contribute your skills year-round, we welcome your involvement!
Conference Planning Committee
Our Annual Conference is guided by a volunteer Conference Committee, led by a Conference Chair (one-year term). Committee members help plan sessions, logistics, and activities in the months leading up to the event. Most roles involve a 9–10 month commitment, depending on the position.
Conference Day Volunteers
We also welcome volunteers to help during the conference itself. These roles help ensure the event runs smoothly and may include:
Conference check-in and name tag distribution
Assisting at the VAEE merchandise table
Supervising the silent auction
Helping presenters with AV or technical needs
Event setup and teardown
General event support as needed
Year-Round Volunteer Opportunities
VAEE also relies on volunteers beyond the conference. Areas where your skills can make a difference include:
Professional development support (help with workshops, resources, or training events)
Communications & outreach (social media, blogs, photography, design)
Partnerships & community engagement (connecting with educators or organizations)
Fundraising & Sponsorship support (Sponsor outreach, donations)
Administrative & organizational support (data entry, supporting day-to-day operations)
Committee or leadership opportunities (special projects or serving on advisory boards)
If you're interested in volunteering, please complete our Volunteer Interest Form.
Board of Directors
VAEE recruits new members to serve on its Board of Directors each year. Board members help guide the organization’s strategic direction and support the advancement of environmental education across Virginia.
New board members and officers are elected at the VAEE Annual Conference each February.
While recruitment for this year has closed, we welcome individuals who are interested in serving on the board in the future. If you would like to learn more about board service or be considered for future opportunities, please contact us at chair@virginiaee.org.