Water Education Coordinator

Responsibilities

Develops and implements in-school, out-of-school, and community Water Education programs across the YWG Basin.

• Develops and updates water education curriculum for grades PreK-12 with School Programs Team.
• Delivers water education programs throughout the YWG Basin.
• Grows and maintains relationships and communications with teachers, administrators, and water professionals across the Basin.
• Maintains and expands on the Expert Speakers Bureau.
• Explores new partnership opportunities and coordinates programs with outside partners and other staff to implement and expand water education programs across the YWG Basin to include Keep It Clean messaging and campaign.
• Provides water education to out-of-school and community programs as needed. 
• Works with partner organizations and businesses to present a consistent message when it comes to water education in the YWG Basin.
• Coordinates River Watch participation and volunteers to conduct ongoing water quality sampling and testing at designated sites and maintain equipment. 
• Conducts program evaluation through data collection and participant follow-up.
• Assists with partner agreements and grant reporting requirements.      
• Carries out program marketing and outreach. 
• Participates in and reports to the YWG Basin Roundtable Public Education, Participation, and Outreach Committee during regularly scheduled meetings as well as formal grant reports.
• Provides support to School Programs Manager in scheduling and coordinating in-school and out-of-school programs. 

Other responsibilities include:

• Implements school-based programs on other environmental education topics.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe and user-friendly facility at Yampatika’s Environmental Learning Center at Legacy Ranch.
• Fields telephone calls and on-site inquiries related to all of Yampatika’s programs.
• Supports other Yampatika programs as needed. 
• Maintains accurate and transparent records and open communication.
• Participates in staff training and meetings.
• Miscellaneous duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Passion for Yampatika’s mission and working with youth.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/education or related field preferred.
• At least two years of experience working in schools preferred.
• Experience in the field of water or environmental education preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing teaching resources and lesson plans, preferred.
• Knowledge of Colorado water topics, watershed ecology, Rocky Mountain ecology is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Detail-oriented, skills preferred. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google-based programs, and current technology.
• Current driver’s license, car insurance, and ability to use a personal vehicle to travel to programs locally and further distances.
• Enthusiasm and sincere interest in environmental education.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changes on short notice.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends on occasion for required duties.
• Ability to work in a small, busy office environment. 
• We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience even if your experience does not exactly match the above qualifications list.