Schoolyard Habitat Project Coordinator

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National Audubon Society
Greenwich, CT, USA
Full-time

The Schoolyard Habitat Project Coordinator is an essential member of Audubon Connecticut's Schoolyard Habitat Team. The Coordinator is the on-the-ground organizer for programming and lead communicator and support for our network of schools. The position is multi-faceted with opportunities to develop programming, teach, community organize, and provide guidance on habitat creation and restoration.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Coordinate all aspects of the Schoolyard Habitat Program- including:
    • SYH calendar - scheduling leadership team meetings, teacher workshops, school visits, and field trips with participating schools (Fairfield and New Haven counties).
    • Partners - work with ACT staff and UR partners on all program logistics of the SYH program in New Haven; work with ACT staff and regional partners statewide on program logistics and implementation; work with ACT staff and Evaluation Consultant on Stamford district-wide program integration.
    • Coordinate with Audubon Greenwich staff and Curriculum and Evaluation Consultant on all program and scheduling logistics of Schoolyard Habitat school visits and field trips.
    • Working in partnership with BFC Manager and SYH Consultant to develop, lead and attend special events, conferences, marketing materials, maintaining contact lists, and other day to day tasks.
    • Plan for and lead leadership team meetings at participating schools, using the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Schoolyard Habitat Project Guide and Audubon CT’s resources.
  • Work closely with existing partner schools who need additional support in sustaining their habitat program. Support may include habitat committee meetings, teaching lessons and curriculum support and garden maintenance/ infrastructure help.
  • Assist with the teaching of Schoolyard Habitat environmental education programs to groups both on and offsite. Offsite locations include but are not limited to Stamford, Greenwich, New Haven, and Norwalk.
    • Build relationships and work with private schools interested in the program
  • Create a volunteer program and recruit volunteers to aid in outreach to and support of partner schools.
  • Build, maintain and manage grant and deliverable tracking for partnership projects
  • Manage the Schoolyard Habitat Mini-Grant Program, including developing and overseeing the application process and visiting all applicant schools. Number and amount of the grants vary each year depending on funding.
  • Work with the Curriculum and Evaluation Consultant for the Schoolyard Habitat Program, the Bird-friendly Communities Manager, SYH Intern, and others on developing sound program evaluation tools and strategies.
  • Participate in statewide schoolyard habitat network building
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree and background in conservation biology, horticulture, ecology, environmental science or related field with strong New England plant knowledge/identification required. Master’s degree preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Excellent organizational skills and able to work independently with a proven ability to work on several different projects at once.
  • Excellent written and oral communication. Ability to communicate to a variety of audiences: professionals, the public, media, donors, and others; must be comfortable presenting in front of groups and teaching.
  • Proven ability to handle extensive, diverse workload, to follow leads, while maintaining a good sense of humor and perspective; must be a team player.
  • Experience facilitating diverse groups, especially on projects working with numerous stakeholders. Community organizing experience is desirable
  • Teaching experience and/or curriculum development is required.
  • Experience managing education or community programs and working collaboratively with multiple public, private and non-profit partners
  • Experience and confidence in leading a group and initiating activities, working independently, and team teaching.
  • Strong work ethic, self-motivation, enthusiasm, commitment, flexibility, a desire to learn, and the ability to work well with others and with children. 
  • Experience and an interest in developing effective program evaluation tools and strategies
  • A current driver’s license and personal vehicle are required. Driving to participating schools in New Haven and Fairfield Counties is required for meetings and programs. 
  • Occasional weekend work is required
How to Apply: 

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/3767/schoolyard-habitat-project-c...

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

National Audubon Society

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, United States
Website: 
audubon.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1972
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Environment
Mission: 

Audubon saves birds and their habitats throughout the America using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation.

Audubon operates an extensive network of National conservation programs, 23 state and regional offices, 41 centers, 23 sanctuaries and 463 independent chapters. Our work is a powerful combination of science, on the ground conservation, policy and engagement expertise that strives to protect and restore habitat, and to build the durable public will to implement policies that safeguard birds, other wildlife and the resources that sustain us all-in the U.S. and across the Americas.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 2 2018
Active Until: 
Oct 2 2018
Hiring Organization: 
National Audubon Society
industry: 
Nonprofit