Employment Opportunities

Location: Austin, TX

Position Type: Full-time, hybrid

Salary: $50,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

About Us: Keep Austin Beautiful is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and educating Austinites to beautify green spaces, clean waterways, and reduce waste every day. We collaborate with schools to provide youth education on recycling, composting, resource management, ecology, water conservation, and sustainability. Our goal is to promote environmental stewardship through engaging, hands-on activities and service-learning projects.

Position Overview: The Education Programs Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting the administration of our in-school, after-school, and summer youth programs. We seek a passionate individual with effective communication and program coordination skills to join our team. If you are enthusiastic about both education and the environment, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and schedule Keep Austin Beautiful’s educational programs for elementary, middle, and high school students.
• Lead activities, presentations, and service-learning projects as an educator when needed.
• Foster a positive, engaging learning environment for students and staff.
• Serve as the primary contact for after-school programs, offering support to teachers and schools.
• Assist the Education Programs Manager with program coordination, communication, and development.
• Support the Activity Kit program, including outreach, curriculum development, and managing checkouts.
• Collaborate with the Education team on curriculum development and revisions to ensure TEKS alignment.
• Track and report on program participation and other key metrics.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in K-12 youth education in formal or informal settings, focusing on environmental topics such as recycling, composting, and water conservation.
• At least 2 years of experience in program administration and coordination.
• Reliable transportation and a clean driving record.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to lift thirty pounds and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, environmental studies, or a related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish.

Work Hours: This is a full-time position that may require occasional evening and weekend work.

Benefits: Keep Austin Beautiful offers a competitive benefits package, including employer-paid healthcare and dental coverage, vacation and sick leave, a 403B retirement plan, and mileage and cellular phone reimbursement.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to education@keepaustinbeautiful.org. Please include “Education Programs Coordinator – [Your Last Name]” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

Location: Austin, TX

Position Type: Part-time, hybrid

Salary: $20.80 per hour, commensurate with experience

 

About Us: Keep Austin Beautiful is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and educating all Austinites to volunteer together, beautify green spaces, clean waterways, and reduce waste daily. We are seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant to support the efficient operation of our organization. The ideal candidate is a multi-skilled individual who can manage their workflow independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks, including check requests, deposits, receipts, credit card charges, and monthly invoicing.
• Process payroll, health benefits, new employee enrollment, paid time off tracking, and bi-monthly 403(b) contributions.
• Coordinate the CEO’s calendar, reports, presentations, memorandums, and correspondence.
• Manage and update the Keep Austin Beautiful shared calendar, including staff and Board meetings, holidays, birthdays, and service anniversaries.
• Organize logistics for staff and Board retreats and meetings, including food orders and meeting space reservations.
• Maintain Board of Directors records, including contact lists, event calendars, and webpage updates.
• Enter and manage donor information in the Little Green Light database; manage office and program supplies.
• Collaborate with the bookkeeper on financial reports and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong skills in Outlook for schedule management and Excel for data entry.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online (certification preferred) and familiarity with donor databases like Little Green Light or equivalent.
• Proven ability to organize priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects and administrative tasks efficiently.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to follow-through on all tasks.

Preferred:

• QuickBooks Online certification.
• Basic understanding of HR practices and processes.

Work Hours: This is a part-time position, offering up to 20 hours per week. The role requires in-office presence one day each week to perform tasks such as processing mail, receiving deliveries, and making deposits. While the work hours are flexible within the Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM window, you must be available to work at least four days per week.

Benefits: As this is a part-time position, health, dental, and retirement benefits are not included. However, Keep Austin Beautiful provides a supportive and dynamic work environment. The role offers pro-rated vacation and sick leave, along with mileage and cell phone reimbursement.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to careers@keepaustinbeautiful.org. Please include “Administrative Assistant – [Your Last Name]” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.