The Curriculum Specialist will assist in developing and writing all educational programming with the Center Manager for the John James Audubon Center. Specifically, s/he will be responsible for creating youth-based programs, as well as, providing programming targeted at families and adults.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Assist in developing a comprehensive education program and strategies that align with Center, State and National conservation plans and goals. Develop conceptual frameworks, support materials, assessment tools, and other elements as needed.
- Develop and implement creative and engaging nature science, conservation, and place based education curriculum appropriate for grades K-12.
- Plan for art and history, environmental science, field research, natural history, and ecology programs for school groups, youth, family, college students, teachers and adults.
- In collaboration with Center/State staff, develop effective promotional materials and marketing strategies for school, summer camps and community programs, including regular updates to the website and helping generate new and robust social media and other strategies to engage schools and the community.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree in the natural sciences or education or related field.
Skills/Experience:
- 3 -5 years demonstrated experience in a conservation education setting including teaching, management experience and curriculum development, or a similar combination of education and experience, required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of educational program design and assessment, knowledge of wildlife conservation issues, and ability to articulate them and inspire participation. Experience with measurement and evaluation best practices strongly preferred.
- Attention to detail, excellent time-management and organizational skills, sound judgment under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems creatively.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Capacity to work easily and effectively with a wide range of people, build relationships, be diplomatic and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the dynamics of a complex organization.
- Knowledge and commitment to conservation of birds and other wildlife and their habitats.
- General knowledge of scientific concepts and environmental issues.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 27 2018
Active Until:
Jan 27 2019
Hiring Organization:
National Audubon Society
industry:
Nonprofit