About the role

Ya’axché Conservation Trust is hiring an entry-level Education Outreach Officer, reporting to the Education Outreach Manager. The officer develops work plans and education materials in line with Ya’axché’s Education Strategy and delivers environmental education and outreach across 10 communities in the Maya Golden Landscape. The role is based at the main office in Punta Gorda, the Golden Stream Field Station and across the Maya Golden Landscape.

Responsibilities

Lead and implement educational activities in line with Ya’axché’s Education Strategy
Help develop the annual education and outreach work plan
Develop educational and promotional multimedia materials
Deliver presentations across 10 Maya Golden Landscape communities
Plan and run events such as science fairs, Earth Day, protected-area field trips, Summer Camp, BioBlitz, the Farmers’ Expo and the Citizen Science Symposium
Handle logistics for outreach events, including invitations, agendas, transport and catering
Contribute ideas for education-related grant proposals
Monitor the impact of activities through attendance records, surveys and stakeholder feedback
Maintain the stakeholder engagement tracker and data repository
Share education updates at project and staff meetings

Requirements

Associate degree in natural resource management, environmental science, agriculture or a related field, or related environmental education and outreach experience
At least 2–3 years of experience in education, outreach or stakeholder engagement
Ability to lead, plan and execute work plans
Strong public-speaking and networking skills
Experience working in local communities and with Indigenous Peoples
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Preferred qualifications

Familiarity with the culture and traditions of the Toledo District
Sensitivity to the needs of people with low literacy or English as a second language
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Valid driver’s license