Environmental Education Specialist- CT
Company: Audubon
Location: Greenwich CT
Pay: Paid
Posted on: Oct 26
Apply by: ASAP
Summery:
Essential Functions:
Design and teach environmental topics to school groups, Boy and Girl Scouts, summer campers, Audubon members, visitors, and members of the general public, consistent with Audubon’s conservation goals
Manage the Center’s education program scheduling, including the scheduling of the volunteer Teacher Naturalists
Act as Camp Director, and oversee the planning and delivery of a seven-week summer nature day camp program
Maintain contacts with administrators for school districts in Fairfield and Westchester Counties, and work with curriculum directors and teachers to integrate Audubon’s education programs and conservation goals with school curriculum standards
Supervise education volunteers and hire and train temporary staff, such as the Education Intern, as needed. Manage the recruitment and training of volunteer teacher naturalists
Lead natural history walks and present workshops, classes and seminars on environmental topics; make presentations describing ecological processes, plant and animal species, geology, hydrology, chemistry, and other science topics to school groups, Audubon members, visiting organizations, volunteers, and the general public; appear before public meetings, and express ideas and concepts clearly and concisely
Assist with Center events, projects, and campaigns as needed
Greet visitors and the general public and field public inquiries about natural history subjects
Create exhibits and displays throughout the Center.
Assist Nature Store personnel as needed
Assist in writing and coordinating grants
Perform administrative functions, as necessary
Qualifications: (e.g., education, training, experience, licenses and skills)
Bachelor’s Degree in environmental education, environmental science, or related field
At least three years experience as an environmental educator or naturalist, including experience managing and delivering education programs. Must have demonstrated experience in teaching children and adults in formal and informal settings.
Demonstrated knowledge of ecology, natural history, and conservation issues (knowledge of Connecticut’s native ecological communities and their natural processes a plus).
Ability to work cooperatively with a wide variety of people, follow assignments closely, and work independently of supervisor.
Ability to keep organized and accurate records and work efficiently without direct supervision.
A very high degree of initiative and motivation, as well as innovative and creative problem solving skills when working independently
Strong communication skills (oral and written); comfortable with diverse audiences, including volunteers, Board members, town officials, and others.
Ability to work flexible hours. Willingness to work weekends when needed
Current, or willingness to obtain, first aid and CPR certifications
Commitment to Audubon mission and its conservation goals
Proficient in Microsoft package including Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Excel. Filemaker knowledge a plus.
Valid Driver’s License.
Physical Requirements: (e.g., lifting, reaching, climb, push/pull, etc.)
Ability to conduct programs outdoors in variable weather conditions on uneven and sometimes hilly terrain. Must be able to stand or walk for four hours at a time.
Ability to lift, push, move and carry up to 40 lbs.
Relationships:
Internal: Report to Audubon Greenwich Center Director. Work with Audubon Greenwich staff (particularly other Environmental Education Specialists), Audubon Connecticut staff, and National Audubon Society staff, as well as the Audubon Greenwich Stewardship Board.
External: Work with local schools and school districts, teachers, and other school and education personnel. Communicate with Town of Greenwich officials, and state and local Department of Education staff, staff and volunteers of other environmental and education groups and non-profits, local residents, volunteers, and visitors.
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