Director, Arizona Project WET

Arizona Project WET, a program of University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, seeks a director who passionate about water education and engaged science and climate education in the classroom. We build water-literate leaders, educators, professionals and stewards by:

• Developing and providing teacher professional development that deepens water-related content knowledge and evolves instructional practice.
• Delivering direct student and community outreach that inspires students through relevant, water-focused experiences.
• Using our expertise as educators to connect community water stewards and the k-12 education system.

This position is responsible for the management of the Arizona Project WET (Water Education Today) Program within the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Arizona Project WET is an educational outreach and community / K-12 teacher training program. This position will supervise UA staff located across the state of Arizona and students, volunteers and others as required (AmeriCorps, etc.). The incumbent will interact with senior level city and state leaders in water policy to secure IGA and grant funding for Project WET. Also, the incumbent will work closely with the Integrated Environmental Science and Health Risk Lab in the Department of Environmental Science to ensure integrated water and environmental education programming and seamless collaboration among the Lab and Project WET.

To apply, please go here.