Education Center Director

Key Responsibilities:
• Serves as the Director of the Southeast Kansas Nature Center.
• Coordinates public programs and activities including the development and implementation of on-site wildlife programs, and evaluation of the effectiveness of these programs.
• Develops and presents programs, lectures, tours, outreach programs, field trips, workshops, media programs, special events and seminars.
• Serves as the Southeast Kansas contact for the Outdoor Wildlife Learning Site (OWLS) program.
• Develops the nature center site, including maintaining a functional, safe and attractive building and nature trail.
• Oversees the care of live animals and the care and preservation of all other exhibits and displays.
• Reports maintenance needs and condition of the building, facilities, and grounds to immediate supervisor and city of Galena officials, and ensures compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards.
• Manages the facility budget, coordinates procurement of supplies and equipment, maintains visitation and program records and issues reports on needs, condition and progress of the center's programs and facilities.
• Maintains current inventory records, prepares a variety of informational media.
• Disseminates information to interested individuals, groups and organizations.
• Answers questions to expand or reinforce details of presentations, displays, etc.
• Supervises part-time staff and volunteers, including training, coordination of work assignments, and evaluation of work performances.
• Fosters good working relationships and serves as liaison between the Southeast Kansas Nature Center and other state agencies, public and private schools, local communities and the general public.
• Attends meetings and conferences as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:
• Two years of experience in developing and delivering training materials and presentations.
• Applicants possessing knowledge of ecological relationships, wildlife management, conservation application, skills in presentations and delivery of content, general knowledge of environmental education and computer application skills will be given preference.
• Applicants must be able to speak effectively before groups of all ages, organize and express information in concise written form and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a background check are required

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