The Pascagoula River Audubon Center’s (PRAC) Education Manager will be called to develop and sustain a range of evidence-based, innovative programs that promote PRAC as a conservation action center. They will be responsible for all aspects of planning, developing, delivering, and managing all environmental education activities that reflect and embraces the needs of a diverse community.

Summary

Tasks include staff and volunteer recruitment, training, and management; development/design, coordination, delivery, and oversight of all educational programming; communications and marketing; report writing and review; contributing to budget creation and review; participation in the development of educational exhibits and displays; and support of other conservation and education activities at the Center. The Education Manager must be able to work well under pressure and manage a fast-paced schedule, be a skilled and effective communicator, and be able to effectively develop, plan and lead programs for ages two to adult, with a special emphasis on middle and high school students. They must be able to navigate programs that are based in local environmental and natural history, coastal Mississippi science and research from Audubon staff, and regional conservation issues that impact at the local level. Most work will take place at the Pascagoula River Audubon Center, with occasional visits and meetings in other locations. This is a full-time, 40 hours a week position at PRAC with occasional work off-site being granted.

Compensation Information

$55,000-$65,000 / year