Education/Information Officer

Key Responsibilities:
• Supports shared leadership in an established collaboration with City of Wichita, US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Friends of the Great Plains Nature Center (FGPNC), and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)
• Responsible for maintaining an excellent working relationship with those stakeholders in order to support the mission and annual goals of the Great Plains Nature Center (GPNC).
• Assists the GPNC director with creating and implementing an annual work plan that will keep the GPNC in the forefront of nature, science, and outdoor skill education in Kansas.
• Assists the Director and partners in developing a long-term plan to renovate and enhance static and rotating displays, oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs.
• Assists with the public relations, marketing, and delivery of outdoor skills and nature education programs and events.
• Works with partners to oversee habitat management projects that enhance habitat for birds and other wildlife on the GPNC property and to develop education and promotional literature.
• Coordinates program scheduling.
• Contributes to evaluating the need and function of permanent and rotating displays and exhibits.
• Coordinates interior improvements, including traveling displays and collaborate with partners and staff to identify and implement best practices, where applicable.
• Coordinates the upkeep of all facilities and grounds, making recommendations to the partners for any upkeep, repairs or capital improvement projects.
• Coordinates building janitorial needs working with contract vendors.
• Facilitates upkeep and repair of building mechanical systems.
• Administers operations and maintenance budget for the GPNC, including office supplies and equipment.
• Supervises and mentors KDWP employees assigned to the GPNC in their work at the GPNC, and their outreach efforts to the public.
• Works closely with the GPNC Director and partners daily, attend and participate in FGPNC Board meetings when requested and provide timely reports to supervisor, GPNC director and other partners.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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