Do you have science research experience and an interest in education? Have you ever wanted to combine science and education with all ages in a major national park? We seek a dynamic, enthusiastic individual with exceptional ideas, vision, and people skills to join our team. They must bring experience, expertise, and a love of field research and science education. They will work with Tremont faculty, national park personnel, classroom teachers, volunteers, and researchers to foster the science literacy of our staff, participants, and our wider Tremont community.

Summary

As a key member of the program leadership team, the Manager of Science Literacy and Research strives for excellence in developing and implementing programs aligned with the strategic goals, mission, and purposes of Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont (GSMIT).

The Manager of Science Literacy and Research is directly responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating, science literacy, community science, and research that support GSMIT’s education mission.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Organizational Leadership

Provides vision, sets priorities, and creates an annual budget for community science at Tremont.
Works to integrate science literacy into GSMIT programs, including curricular design, lesson planning, and alignment with learning standards.
Develops and coordinates summer science camps, including the design and implementation of curricula and field experiences. Maintains a role in teaching and program supervision.
Hires, trains, and supervises summer science staff

Science Literacy

Facilitates staff training
Recruits, trains, and coordinates all science volunteers for Tremont
Leverages community science to invite communities who are disproportionately affected by the lack of access to the National Park
Advances science communication through social media

Research

In cooperation with park partners, National Park Service staff, and researchers, coordinates the development and maintenance of all community science projects (bird banding, phenology, salamander diversity, Monarch tagging, bio-blitzes, etc.) and leverages them to achieve GSMIT strategic outcomes.
Responsible for data entry and quality control for all research projects.
Analyzes and interprets research and monitoring
Oversees our bird banding station during summer months.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops and teaches classes and leads hikes and expeditions with youth and adult programs
Maintains up-to-date first aid training, minimum Wilderness First Responder (provided by Institute)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's, preferably Master’s Degree, in the Biological Sciences or a related field with 2-5 cumulative years of experience in research and environmental education (preferably residential). Experience with field research procedures/protocols and ability to oversee research projects. Experience with bird banding, particularly Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) protocols, is a plus.
Deadline: The position begins in early 2024. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

To Apply: Submit a completed application form (https://gsmit.org/about/jobs/), resume, and thoughtful cover letter.

Compensation Information

$42-45K starting annual salary
Medical and dental insurance
Tremont will match up to 6% into your 401K retirement account
Paid professional development
Generous paid time off (Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and holidays).