Coastal Community Program Coordinator

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Organization

Lake Forest Open Lands Association

Job Posted

August 9, 2024

Job status

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Job Type

Job Duration

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Remote

No

Careers

Contact Name

Julia Lunn

Contact Email

jobs@lfola.org

Contact Phone

8472343880

Deadline to Apply

Location

Lake Forest, IL
United States
The Coastal Community Program Coordinator is a full-time position based in Lake Forest and Zion Illinois. This new position is funded by a grant partnership with IL Coastal Management Program (ICMP) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Program Coordinator will create, implement, and manage community outreach and educational programming for new research into coastal wetland restoration and management at Illinois Beach State Park (IBSP).

Summary

Start Date: October 1, 2024

Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@lfola.org

Description:

Within six months of hire, the program coordinator will create programming in collaboration with ICMP for implementation in 2025-2026. • Recruit and oversee all aspects of the Eco-Ambassador Internship program. • Schedule, create and implement educational programs for all age groups. This will include working with the Illinois Natural History Survey Travelling Science Center. • Establish opportunities for high school and college students to learn from scientists in action as they explore potential career pathways. • Summer outreach event at Illinois Beach State Park for community members of all ages. • Organize culminating events annually for Eco-Ambassadors to share their experiences.

Assist with LFOLA and CCL social media content. • Collaborate with community partners to advance Eco-Ambassador and CCL programming. • Work with Communications team to create promotional flyers and posters for events.

Annually evaluate the success and relevance of each program; propose changes as warranted. • Create evaluations for program participants.

Responsible for grant reporting to ICMP. • Manage the overall budget planning and implementation of the ICMP programs.

Full job description here: https://lfola.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Coastal-Community-Program-Coordinator_2024.pdf

Compensation Information

Salary commensurate with experience.

 

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