Pitzer College · 20 hours ago
Temporary Bilingual GIS & Agrivoltaics Education Specialist
Claremont, CA
Part-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$25/hr - $26/hrPitzer College is seeking a Temporary Bilingual GIS & Agrivoltaics Education Specialist to lead the development and delivery of a bilingual GIS agrivoltaics curriculum for farmworker youth and their families. The role involves curriculum design, bilingual instruction, and community engagement to support workforce development objectives in the Eastern Coachella Valley.
Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Co-develop and adapt a GIS agrivoltaics siting curriculum aligned with the goals of the Inland SoCal Thrive grant and ANC partnership
Translate complex geospatial and agrivoltaics concepts into accessible, youth-appropriate, and bilingual instructional modules
Design hands-on GIS exercises using SoCal Earth focused on solar potential, soils, water, crop compatibility, environmental constraints, and community impacts
Produce bilingual instructional materials, including lesson plans, slide decks, worksheets, datasets, and mapping templates
Teach GIS and agrivoltaics modules to approximately 20–30 farmworker youth (ages 16–24) in Spanish and English
Provide parallel bilingual learning opportunities for parents and family members through workshops and demonstrations
Facilitate project-based learning in which participants create agrivoltaic siting maps and analyses relevant to local agricultural contexts
Support youth in developing presentation and communication skills around their GIS work
Customize and curate relevant SoCal Earth data layers for agrivoltaics siting and workforce training
Assist with data visualization, map creation, and basic troubleshooting to support instructional use of the platform
Provide feedback to RRC staff on platform usability for bilingual, community-based education contexts
Work closely with ANC staff and member organizations (including Líderes Campesinas) to ensure culturally grounded implementation
Participate in community meetings, listening sessions, and program showcases
Build trust with youth and families by incorporating lived agricultural knowledge into GIS learning activities
Document curriculum materials and instructional approaches to support replication across California farmworker regions
Collect participant feedback to inform continuous program improvement
Assist with reporting, evaluation metrics, and narrative documentation required by the grant
Support presentations, briefings, or site visits for funders and partners as appropriate
Collaborate with RRC/ANC staff, faculty, and student fellows as needed
Perform other related grant-aligned duties as assigned
Participate in all-RRC staff meetings
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience in GIS, environmental education curriculum/modules
Experience developing and teaching educational curriculum or training modules, particularly for youth or community audiences
Strong understanding of or interest in agrivoltaics, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, or environmental justice
Fluency in Spanish and English, with the ability to teach, present, and facilitate discussions in both languages
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, culturally responsive, and engaging manner
Experience working with farmworker, immigrant, or underserved communities
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage projects independently and meet grant timelines
Comfort with participatory, community-based learning models
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust across diverse age groups and cultural contexts
Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Zoom, and digital learning tools; comfort with multimedia content creation a plus
Effective public speaking and facilitation skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a flexible, grant-driven environment
Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and Zoom. Comfortable using digital cameras and video recording devices, and integrating photographs, video, and other visual elements with text and other media
Effective and captivating public speaking and presentation skills
Engaging personality with the ability to quickly develop positive working relationships with internal and external partners
Ability to serve as a leader, modelling excellence in behavior and performance, assuming personal ownership and accountability
Ability to work independently in an unstructured environment, with a motivation to find opportunities and pitch initiatives to increase access for marginalized students to environmental education and the Redford Conservancy
Ability to train, coach and manage college-aged student employees
Knowledgeable in working with college and secondary school students
Demonstrate integrity, discretion, professionalism, and a positive attitude
Provide own transportation to off-campus locations
Recommended: a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, preferably in a related field such as environmental analysis or GIS
Must have demonstrated experience developing GIS workflows, writing and/or field-based educational modules for multiple age groups, plus experience training and directing the work of others
Preferred
Experience building partnerships a plus
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plans
Generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.)
Tuition reimbursement
Tuition exchange program participation
Company
Pitzer College
Pitzer College is a nationally top-ranked undergraduate liberal arts and sciences institution.
Founded in 1963
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
2023-06-06Grant
2018-07-10Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Sam McGinty
Co-Founder and President - Center of Advancement for Students in Economics (CASE)
Laura Schaefer Troendle
VP Finance and Administration, Chief Operating Officer & Treasurer
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