Education Coordinator

TUCSON AUDUBON SOCIETY

TITLE: Education Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Engagement & Education
FLSA: Non-Exempt, Full Time
REPORTS TO: Volunteer & Education Manager

SUMMARY: The Education Coordinator assists the Volunteer & Education Manager in coordinating, designing, and implementing Tucson Audubon’s (TAS) educational programming, classroom lessons, youth-oriented field trips, and events for children in grades K-12.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and implements educational programming with an emphasis on developing and implementing programming in Spanish.
• Collaborates with and supports community partners with educational programming opportunities.
• Ensures educational programming aligns with TAS’s mission and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) values.
• Assists with developing and managing both digital educational materials (e.g., lesson plans, protocols, etc.) and physical educational materials (e.g., activity kits, binoculars, craft supplies, etc.).
• Assists with volunteer outreach and supervision.
• Cultivates strong relationships with volunteers.
• Collaborates with the Communications & Development team to ensure educational content is regularly updated on the website, social media, and in publications.
• Works with the Communications & Development team to promote educational programming and report on program activities.
• Utilizes a database to schedule and manage events, including registration of and communication with participants.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports TAS events as requested.
• Supports main TAS functions as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 

This position has no direct reports.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those with disabilities.
• This position operates mainly from the office space located at our University Blvd. location, and may require travel to offices at our Mason Center location or other as needed.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, and filing cabinets.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  
• This job occasionally operates off-site and may require being actively involved with set up and take down of displays or items needed when executing engagement activities, or may be involved with engagement programs being held outside in various weather conditions or terrain exposures.
• This position may require lifting heavy objects as needed to support program activities, such as tables, chairs, or other off site presentation materials and should be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS:

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (a combination of education and experience may be considered if it directly relates to the position and supports the ability to successfully perform the job)
• 1 year of related work experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with ability to write, read, and speak both languages with professional working proficiency (as defined here: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/levels-of-fluency-resume)
• Ability to make connections and establish partnerships with other organizations that can help support educational programming
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate positively with people at all levels
• Ability to interact with stakeholders in manner that promotes affinity for the organization
• Ability to initiate and complete projects, be flexible, and work within a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and thorough attention to detail
• Proficient with website updating and database management
• Strong working knowledge of, and comfort with, internet use, e-mail, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Google programs
• Valid Arizona Driver's License
• Reliable transportation 
• Understanding of and commitment to Tucson Audubon’s mission, goals, and values

Preferred

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with ability to write, read, and speak both languages with native/bilingual proficiency (as defined here: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/levels-of-fluency-resume)
• Experience teaching children aged K-12
• Experience working at a non-profit organization
• Experience with public speaking and interpersonal networking
• An interest in birds, natural history, and conservation

COMPENSATION

Rate: Hourly wage of $16.20 - $19.11, dependent on experience

Benefits: Full benefits package including 10 holidays/year

Term: Permanent position

Interviews on a rolling basis

Tucson Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our programs and employment are open to all. We value diversity and do not permit any discrimination against applicants, employees, or volunteers on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law or statute in any of our policies or programs.

At Tucson Audubon, our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) goes beyond being in full compliance with employment law; Tucson Audubon actively cultivates a culture that embraces differences, with the commitment that everyone is a valued member of our team and is treated with respect and dignity. We intentionally work to foster a culture of inclusion with openness, honesty, visibility, creativity, and trust as core values.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities and details required for each duty listed above. Detailed work plans should be developed with the manager and designed around the duties listed above and should address program and organizational goals.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit: https://tucsonaudubonsociety.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=37