[CLOSED] Education Program Coordinator

Friends of Tryon Creek seeks a passionate individual to lead and implement specific environmental programming. Education Program Coordinator is responsible for creating, implementing and evaluation of educational programming for youth, student and community groups visiting the natural area. Including seasonal support of other education programming throughout the year. Education Program Coordinator works closely with the Friends of Tryon Creek (FOTC) Education Staff and reports to Executive Director.

JOB SUMMARY - See the full description here.

Full Time Position: $50,000 - annually, non-exempt Position Hours: 40 hours/week, flexible schedule, includes some weekends Benefits: Full medical, dental, flexible health spending account, retirement match account, 12.5 holidays and 22.5 paid days off starting.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

1. FIELD EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT • Develop curriculum in alignment with cultural lens and current science standards. • Coordinate field education program for visiting groups. • Support early career interns, students and volunteers to facilitate education programming.

2. EARLY CAREER EDUCATOR AND WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING • Recruitment and support for workforce development environmental educator program. • Support and implement training.

3. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SUPPORT • Support night hikes, Solstice events, and Trillium Fest. • Support for education outreach for camps, field programs, and other education programs. • Implement field trip portion of strategic plan. • Support development of the Education budget. • Grant writing opportunities/experience available.

How to apply:

To apply, please email resume, cover letter and supplemental questions with subject line Education Program Coordinator to: [email protected]