Application for Lead UBF Facilitator (Staten Island)

Application for Lead UBF Facilitator (Staten Island) at Bee U NYC

Please complete this application form to be considered for the Director of Programs (Non-Schools) position at Bee U NYC. Review the job description below before applying.
Role Description

Location: Staten Island (In-Person, some Remote)
Type: Part-Time, Contractual
Salary: $30 per hour up to 12 hours per week (on average 8 hours per week); returning Lead UBF Facilitators will be paid $32 per hour.

About Bee U NYC: Bee U NYC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing environmental education, sustainability, and workforce development across New York City. We provide underrepresented communities with equitable access to hands-on learning opportunities in urban beekeeping, environmental stewardship, and green career pathways.

Our programs combine experiential education, leadership development, and environmental justice to prepare the next generation of environmental changemakers. Through initiatives such as the Urban Beekeeping Fellowship, the Green Jobs Pipeline, and school-based beekeeping and sustainability programs, Bee U NYC empowers youth and community members to engage with the environment, explore green jobs, and develop lifelong skills in conservation and advocacy.
Position Overview: The Lead Urban Beekeeping Fellowship (UBF) Facilitator plays a central role in delivering Bee U NYC’s flagship youth program, the Urban Beekeeping Fellowship. This role is ideal for an experienced educator, beekeeper, or youth development practitioner who is passionate about experiential learning, environmental justice, and creating accessible pathways into the green economy.

The Lead UBF Facilitator is responsible for co-facilitating weekly sessions, including classroom-based lessons and field experiences, while creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment. They support youth in building technical knowledge of honey bee biology and urban beekeeping practices, as well as transferable skills such as teamwork, communication, and confidence. The Facilitator works closely with Bee U NYC staff, beekeepers, and community partners to ensure sessions are well-coordinated and aligned with program goals.

In addition to instruction, the Lead Facilitator helps mentor Fellows, model professional behavior, reinforce safety protocols, and support public-facing components of the program, such as Environmental Action Projects or the Green Jobs Panel. This role is both educational and relational, requiring strong facilitation skills, reliability, and a commitment to youth-centered, place-based learning.

The Lead UBF Facilitator is a key ambassador of Bee U NYC’s mission and values, helping participants connect their hands-on experiences with broader environmental, community, and career pathways.

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CANDIDATES MUST BE A US CITIZEN OR A U.S. GREEN CARD HOLDER TO APPLY.

The application deadline is February 26, and interviews will be conducted from February 17 - March 13, 2026. The start date for this position is in April 2026.
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Application for Lead UBF Facilitator (Staten Island) at Bee U NYC