Education and Outreach Specialist

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) is looking for an Education and Outreach Specialist to perform the following duties as part of a hardworking and supportive team of scientists and educators:

• Provide on-site, environmental education activities for local school children.
• Assist with K-12 curriculum development under direction of CBA Education Program Manager.
• Plan and coordinate annual Mattie Kelly Environmental Initiative (MKEI) Family Estuary Festival.
• Plan and coordinate annual MKEI symposium.
• Support MKEI photo contest and calendar.
• Attend local events to recruit volunteers.
• Maintain volunteer database and send out calls for volunteers
• Coordinate donor and volunteer retention mail outs.
• Develop outreach resources such as flyers, infographics, and presentations.
• Communicate and represent program objectives to public audiences.

Requirements:
A.A. or A.S. degree required.
Experience coordinating programmatic and community events.
Interest in non-traditional education.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.
Knowledge of Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other graphics applications.
Highly organized with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple duties and projects.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication outlets.
Team focused.
Ability to work outside in all types of weather-heat, cold, rain, wind.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. repeatedly.
 

Preferred Qualifications

BA/BS with emphasis in natural science, communications, public relations, education, or related field preferred.
Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or willingness to obtain Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.

Learn more about CBA at basinalliance.org. 

Job application link: https://nwfsc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=177563