Education Coordinator- New Paltz, NY
Organization: Mohonk Preserve
Position Title: Education Coordinator for Public and Youth Programs
Location: New Paltz, NY
Hours and Compensation:
Excellent work environment with benefits including health, vision, dental, life, disability insurance, retirement plan, and access privileges to the lands of the Preserve and the Mohonk Mountain House resort. Salary: mid $30s/year .
Application Deadline: October 11, 2013
Organization Overview
The Mohonk Preserve helps to protect the Shawangunk Mountains by inspiring people to care for, enjoy, and explore the natural world. The Preserve manages 8,000 acres of the northern Shawangunk Mountains in Ulster County, NY through four integrated programs – Education, Conservation Science, Land Stewardship, and Land Protection, and is a regional model for large-scale conservation planning which safeguards the integrity of our natural surroundings while providing for public recreation and education. We have an annual budget of $3 million, 35 year-round staff and over 350 volunteers. We also have a diverse support base of nearly 13,000 members. Our Visitor Center is an award-winning green design building surrounded by nature trails and is a great work environment!
Description
We have an exceptional Education department offering programs including field studies and outreach for schools, summer camps, public programs, and interpretive exhibits. The Preserve is seeking a highly-engaging educator with a passion for the outdoors who possesses superb interpersonal, teaching and organizational skills, who works equally well independently and as a member of a team. We are looking for someone who will bring an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit to their programs. This position reports directly to the Director of Education.
Responsibilities
The essential responsibilities include the administration and implementation of nature-based summer camps, expansion of youth and teen programs, coordination of public programs and hikes, and teaching outdoor programs in rotation with other members of the education team. The position requires excellent computer skills with a command of Microsoft Office applications.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate:
- is a people person, able to build an exceptional rapport with program participants, colleagues and volunteers;
- is a self-starter, able to develop and plan programs from concept to implementation and evaluation;
- has exemplary written, oral and interpersonal communication skills;
- has outdoor summer camp and youth program experience;
- is experienced in training and supervising seasonal staff;
- has experience working with youth, volunteers and the public;
- has experience developing program budgets and revenue projections;
- possesses strong planning and time management skills and is successful meeting deadlines.
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree; driver’s license; ability to manage multiple projects and work equally well collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment; and frequent weekend and occasional evening work.
How to Apply
Letter, resume and 3 references required. Must be received by October 11th to:
Director of Education, Mohonk Preserve, P.O. Box 715, New Paltz, NY 12561.
Applications accepted via e-mail (hard copy preferred) to [email protected] (Word 97 & above or Adobe PDF only).
No phone calls please. For information about the Preserve visit our web site: www.mohonkpreserve.org.
Mohonk Preserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
