Environmental Education and Outreach Coordinator

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-and non-position specific duties. 

• Researches, develops, implements, and promotes curriculum for District education programs. 

• Maintains performance measurement and reporting systems; analyzes reporting data and evaluates performance; develops and implements procedures and/or process changes to improve performance; and utilize an information system for tracking and accountability. 

• Coordinates with office staff to schedule, confirm, and host field trips and/or groups at the EEC and Enviromobile programming. 

• Builds and maintains educational kits, maintains educational storage areas. 

• Coordinates with staff on public information strategies and programs which includes the development of educational materials. 

• Educates schools, organizations, groups, and businesses beyond the 5Rs and outside of the recycling bin. 

• Manages the Worms in the Classroom Program. 

• Directs the EEC’s Summer Day Camp programs. 

• Organizes events such as “Capathon,” “Halloween Swap Shop,” professional development for teachers, educators, other solid waste districts, and the community. 

• Develops new outreach programs as needed to meet the needs of the public’s interest in environmental and sustainability education.

• Certifies that education and outreach materials, tools, and strategies reflect sound theories and well-documented facts about environmental topics and issues.

• Encourages students to arrive at their own conclusions about what needs to be done based on their research and study, rather than being taught a certain course of action is best.elps learners gain basic skills needed to participate in resolving environmental issues. 

• Prepares presentations targeted to diverse audiences. 

• Utilizes social media as an outreach and awareness tool. 

• Assists schools, their principals, and teachers in meeting state teaching standards. 

• Attends meetings (when requested) to represent the District and maintains complete records and prepares comprehensive reports, as well as makes formal presentations to the Board of Directors and/or the public. 

• Acts as District liaison (when requested/needed) to outside agencies including other solid waste districts. 

• Maintains the Environmental Education Center and ReUZ Room and their components keeping each clean, organized, and running efficiently. 

• Displays energy and motivation in starting and completing tasks in the workplace and in the face of the public. 

• Responds to persistent problem areas with constructive approaches and innovative ideas or recommendations. 

• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education and Experience: 

Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required. 

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn modern teaching and educational techniques and methods. 

• Enthusiasm, creativity, and aptitude for public relations work. 

• Demonstration of excellent interpersonal skills in interfacing with District staff, citizens, teachers, and students. 

• Public speaking required before a variety of audiences including community agencies/organizations, school personnel, students, volunteers, and the public; being sensitive to professional ethics gender, cultural diversity, and disabilities. 

• Ability to develop and implement a budget. 

• Ability to interpret and explain rules and policies relating to District programs.

 • Ability to prepare and present oral and written information, reports, and educational brochures. 

• Ability to maintain program and performance records. 

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 

• Ability to work with and teach levels pre-K through adult. 

• Ability to take the lead in implementing new programs, processes, and changes in practice. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contracted agencies and workers, other employees, supervisory personnel, and the public. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and complete assignments effectively amidst interruptions, often with time requirements. 

• Ability to operate a personal computer and related software. Demonstrate proficiency to prepare documents, spreadsheets, email, and timesheets. 

• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions. 

• Ability to operate a light duty pick-up truck, SUV, or other motorized vehicles utilized in District operations.