Communication and Event Coordinator

The Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE) is a non-profit association, providing services to more than 850 environmental and outdoor educators statewide.  We support the many types of educators who teach concepts we all need to understand: how natural systems work, what we must do to interact responsibly with the environment, and how we can protect natural resources for future generations.  CAEE provides professional development opportunities, coordinates support services, and facilitates communication and networking between Colorado’s EE providers, supporters, and the public. 

We are dedicated to ensuring everyone in Colorado can learn about the environment and experience quality environmental and outdoor learning.  CAEE seeks an individual who is self-motivated, a team player, and equity oriented. The “art” of the position is to make behind-the scenes work go smoothly, so that members and supporters can enjoy learning, networking, or volunteering.

Position Description:  The Communication and Event Coordinator has distinct primary responsibilities for a variety of organizational functions and operations.  This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Executive Director.  This position will provide event management and coordination, oversee communication and marketing, and support organizational administration.  The position is primarily remote, but there is workspace available at the Alliance Center in Denver, if desired. 

Responsibilities: The organization seeks an individual who is self-motivated, resourceful, and thrives in a team atmosphere. Communication, public relations and strong organizational skills are essential. Specifically, this position will focus on these initiatives: 

1. Communication and Marketing: Create and manage weekly email communications, listservs, and market CAEE programming. Represent the organization at outreach events. Edit and update CAEE’s website and social media. (40%)
2. Event Management: Coordinate CAEE events and facilitate volunteer committees with committee chairs.  Manage overall process, timeline, and facilitation of CAEE events, which may include: annual conference and Awards for Excellence in EE Celebration, spring conference, and other events.  Participate in initiatives to advance equity and inclusiveness within CAEE and our programs as well as the broader community. Assist with other programs as needed. (40%)
3. Organizational Administration:  Respond to phone calls, voicemail, email, postal mail, and other written requests for information.  Perform financial record keeping, coordinate and build membership program and relationships. Track and update member information and status. Facilitate donor support including tracking information and communication. This position will perform other organizational duties as needed. (20%)

Representation of CAEE: Demonstrate leadership by building recognition for and representing CAEE within both the environmental education and greater Colorado community through high-quality events and effective partnerships. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and work experience may substitute for a degree.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) skills
• Strong facilitation skills in group settings in both in-person and virtual formats.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with different priorities and objectives and willingness to support various organizational projects that may be outside of your direct scope.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with or ability to learn Microsoft Office, Google Suite, website, social media, database and online newsletter programs.
• Value building an inclusive work atmosphere and environmental and outdoor learning community.
• Highly motivated with an interest in environmental and outdoor learning.

• Good interpersonal skills, team-oriented, enjoy working in a dynamic setting. 

   

To apply: Send resume and cover letter in a single document, to director@caee.org by September 27, 2024.  Electronic submission via email is preferred. 

CAEE works to ensure everyone in Colorado has an opportunity to learn about the environment where they live. We value inclusiveness and define diversity in its broadest sense.  CAEE welcomes everyone to the field of Environmental and Outdoor Learning and the Alliance, including but not limited to people of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, national origins, socioeconomic status, religions affiliations, languages, and heritages. We strive to diversify our workforce and seek applicants from all backgrounds. CAEE is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination nor sexual harassment in the workplace at any time, under any circumstance.  CAEE is committed to becoming a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization.