Top 7 Ecology Jobs in San Luis Obispo, Ca

Garden Educator
One Cool Earth —San Luis Obispo, CA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Driver's License
- Working with children
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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California State University —San Luis Obispo, CA
- Full-time
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Assistant/Associate Professor, Landscape-scale Working Lands Conservation
California State University —San Luis Obispo, CA
- Full-time
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- Background check
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- Temporary
- Background check
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Garden Educator

One Cool Earth -
San Luis Obispo, CA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$20 - $22 an hour

Benefits

401(k)
Paid time off

Qualifications

School experience
Teamwork
Outdoor work experience
Working with children
Working with students

Full Job Description

We're hiring a Garden Educator for the 2026/2027 school year.

One Cool Earth is San Luis Obispo County's leading garden-based education nonprofit, partnered with 33 public schools across SLO County. We believe everyone deserves a place to grow, and our Garden Educators are at the heart of making that happen.

Location: Elementary schools throughout SLO County
Dates: August 10, 2026 – June 4, 2027
Hours: Part-time to full-time (12–40 hours/week, 2–5 days/week)
Pay: $20–$22/hour DOE

About the role:
Garden Educators lead hands-on lessons in ecology, earth science, nutrition, and zero waste. You'll maintain thriving school gardens, collaborate with teachers, and create joyful outdoor learning environments for students of all backgrounds. Our curriculum centers on three core themes: Food Forests, Zero Waste, and Water Wise.

What you'll do:
- Lead engaging garden-based lessons (30–45 min.) for groups of up to 30 students
- Perform daily garden maintenance: planting, weeding, composting, harvesting
- Coordinate with teachers, volunteers, and school communities
- Share monthly garden updates and keep accurate garden records
- Attend weekly Monday team meetings (paid, 2 hours)

What we're looking for:
- Experience working with children in educational settings
- Comfort in a garden environment (or strong motivation to learn)
- Strong communication skills and a self-directed work style
- Positive, flexible attitude and a collaborative spirit
- Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle

Benefits:
- Flexible scheduling built around the school day
- Paid time off and 401(k) option
- Extensive professional development and training
- Garden goodies and snacks to enjoy with your students

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with "Garden Educator" in the subject line. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

We strongly encourage applications from BIPOC individuals, people from working-class backgrounds, women, LGBTQIA+ people, and others from historically excluded communities. Parents are also especially welcome — we offer flexible scheduling and a kid-friendly team environment.

One Cool Earth is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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