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
Summer Camp Counselors – ONE Forest School
📍 Location: Huddleston, VA
📅 Deadline to Apply: May 12, 2025
📄 Description: Join our award-winning, fully accredited summer camp team! We’re seeking enthusiastic, responsible counselors who love the outdoors and are passionate about inspiring children through hands-on learning and adventure. As a counselor, you’ll lead campers in nature-based activities, games, and exploration in a forest setting, encouraging curiosity, confidence, and environmental stewardship. Ideal candidates are energetic, adaptable, and enjoy working rain or shine in a dynamic, outdoor environment.
🔗 More Info & Apply: Please contact Catherine Eubank at 540.682.6320 or 1forestsml@gmail.com for more information.
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
Multiple Seasonal & Part-Time Positions– Virginia State Parks
📍 Location: Multiple Locations, VA
📅 Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled
📄 Description: Our seasonal jobs are a great place to start if you're interested in a career in the parks. Maintenance jobs, customer service positions, and lifeguard positions are just a few examples of these jobs. In each case, you will get a taste of what a state park is like to work in.
🔗 More Info & Apply: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/jobs
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!)
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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