The National Energy Foundation (NEF) is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to cultivating energy literacy among K - 12 students, teachers, and families. NEF seeks PART-TIME, SEASONAL employees as Energy Educators. As NEF’s programs are contract based, energy educators will sign an employment contract for the presenting season and have no guarantee of contract renewal. Educators are compensated for official NEF training (Aug.) and presentations, mileage and travel expenses as outlined in the presenter manual. There are no additional benefits.
Pay ranges from $110 to $270, depending on if the educator works half day, full day, alone or with a partner. A full day alone would pay $270/day plus mileage for a driver and food per diem.
I. Responsibilities in conducting instructional energy education presentations in elementary and secondary classrooms:
1) Knowledgeable or willingness to learn about basic energy sources, processes, and energy efficiency
2) Energetic individual, presentations require standing and interacting with students in an enthusiastic manner
3) Engage students with clear communication, written and verbal and strong vocal projection
4) Comfortable working as a 1 or 2-person team
5) Comfortable with Keynote, PowerPoint and online presentations/equipment technology
6) Represent NEF and sponsors in a professional manner
II. Education/Experience Skills:
1) Classroom teaching experience or prior work with children desirable
2) Capable of using all software and equipment independently for implementation of programs
III. Personal Requirements:
1) Current driver’s license
2) Current personal auto insurance coverage
3) Ability to travel by air/car
4) Access and use of reliable transportation to travel to, from and between scheduled presentations (work assignments)
5) Personal credit card required for travel expense charges
a. (Reimbursed upon completion and submission of paperwork to NEF)
6) Available for training session when needed
7) Willing to comply with all school security/safety procedures
a. (i.e., fingerprinting, drug testing, vaccines, background check, etc.)
8) May be subject to sponsor approval
9) Capable of carrying up to forty pounds
10) Must adhere to NEF dress code
11) Must adhere to the NEF Energy Educator COVID Policy
National Energy Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. The mission of the foundation is to cultivate and promote an energy literate society. For more information about NEF visit nef1.org.
About The National Energy Foundation
About NEF (a 501c3)
The National Energy Foundation (NEF) has empowered millions of students and families to make energy wise choices for over four decades through its nonprofit mission to cultivate and promote an energy literate society. A community of volunteer
classroom teachers and staff educators brings unique educational integrity to NEF’s K 12 energy education programs, with many programs resulting in national recognition like the award winning energy efficiency program, Think! Energy. Energy utilities and organizations partner with NEF to address critical topics such as efficiency, safety and electric transportation. NEF recognizes the importance of education in making informed energy decisions.
Why work at this Company?
Flexible schedules, positive culture and teammates, an opportunity to make a difference by saving energy, helping families and the planet.
Company description
The National Energy Foundation (NEF) is a national non-profit empowering millions of students and families to cultivate and promote an energy literate society. For 47 years, we have achieved our mission through the implementation of education programs focused on energy, natural resources and through the development of premier instructional materials.
