POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Connecticut Outdoor & Environmental Education Association (COEEA)
Job Title: Program Coordinator
Position Type: Part-time (15 hours/week)
Location: Remote (within Connecticut) with required statewide travel
Compensation: $1,950/month ($30/hour; up to 780 hours annually)
Duration: One year (continuation contingent upon future funding)
About COEEA
The Connecticut Outdoor and Environmental Education Association (COEEA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as the official state affiliate of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). We are a vibrant hub for environmental and outdoor education in Connecticut, working to bridge gaps in access to nature and foster a resilient future through environmental literacy. COEEA is a small organization led by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, and we are seeking an organized, committed individual to help meet our growing goals as we work to expand our membership, services, and partnerships.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Program Coordinator to help advance COEEA’s programs, partnerships, communications, and fundraising efforts. Working closely with our all-volunteer Board of Directors, this part-time role will provide dedicated coordination and support for the CT Green LEAF Schools program while also helping strengthen COEEA’s outreach, member engagement, and development activities.
This position is well suited to an organized, collaborative, and self-directed individual who enjoys bringing people and projects together, building relationships, communicating with diverse audiences, and helping turn ideas into action. The role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to environmental and outdoor education across Connecticut while working within a flexible, mostly remote schedule.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should visit https://coeea.org/hiring to access the online application. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 2, 2026. If you have any questions, contact hiring@coeea.org.
COEEA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization where all individuals feel valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, age, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental abilities, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Consistent with our core values of access and transparency, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and individuals with other marginalized identities to apply. We recognize that a diverse range of lived experiences and perspectives is essential to our mission of advancing environmental literacy and justice across Connecticut.
If you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
For more information, contact: Shanelle Thevarajah at shanelle.thevarajah@uconn.edu