This AmeriCorps position serves with The Nature Conservancy over an 11-month period to advance our work in improving private and public lands by providing outreach and education strategies by coordinating volunteers to help provide outreach to local communities and provide environmental education experiences. For more information regarding member living stipend, benefits and education award, please visit the AmeriCorps Corporation for National Community Service (CNCS) website.
The Education and Outreach Coordinator implements community outreach and educational strategies that effectively communicate The Nature Conservancy's conservation messages and promote its conservation and community-involvement efforts.
- Assists in developing educational program content and/or curricula;
- May produce publications, materials to promote and increase public awareness (not fundraising);
- Establishes and develops collaborative relationships with local schools, universities, state/local agencies and corporations that are involved in environmental education to promote, expand and implement The Nature Conservancy's educational initiatives;
- Recruit, train and manage community volunteers to assist in development of community outreach programs for youth environmental programs;
- Manage the coordination and logistics of planning, execution and impact of various environmental outreach programs;
- Collaborate with teachers, chaperones and large groups of children in natural settings;
- Perform administrative functions as required.
- Travel to and from preserves, meetings and events which are essential to the service of this position
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains preserve areas frequented by the visiting public
- May maintain and operate tools and equipment with training in a safe and efficient manner while taking appropriate care of equipment (e.g. lawn mower, chain saw, tractor, two-way radio, fire management equipment, etc.)
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Coordinate projects and set priorities
- Adapt or modify processes in response to changing circumstances
- Interpret guidelines & analyze information
- Duties are performed under direct supervision and established guidelines, with opportunity to act independently on some tasks
- Demonstrate common sense, flexibility and teamwork with ability to exercise independent judgment
- Financial responsibility may include working within a budget to complete projects
- Write, edit & proofread written materials for use with project development and presentation
- Coordinate with vendors/other parties to execute projects/deliverables
- Willingness and ability to travel within the geography assigned
- U.S. Citizen, U.S. National or Lawful Permanent Resident
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Satisfy the National Service Criminal History check eligibility criteria
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with MS Office
- Ability to follow instructions from colleagues
- Commitment to complete 11 months as AmeriCorps member
- Good organizational skills and ability to manage diverse activities to meet deadlines
- Experience in public speaking experience and/or education
- Experience in business writing and/or editing publications or related materials
- Experience coordinating multiple projects.
- Valid driver's license.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Experience working with children and/or teachers
- Interest in the mission and activities of The Nature Conservancy
- Database skills, including managing and tracking data, and producing reports;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.