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Environmental Education and Outreach Specialist
The San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO) is seeking a part-time (up to 24 hours per week) Environmental Education and Outreach Specialist to assist with our Outreach Program. This is a 12-month position beginning November, 2019, with an opportunity for extension if funding allows. The position will be based in Milpitas, CA. The specialist will report to the Outreach and Communications Director, will receive training and mentorship from SFBBO staff, and will develop their skills in environmental education, community outreach, and curriculum development and delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
● Organize 30+ environmental education events, including: citizen science nest viewings; bird, nature, and habitat-themed walks; science presentations; and family and youth science events
● Collaborate with current SFBBO partnering organizations and develop new partnerships
● Coordinate, train, and oversee 50+ outreach and citizen science volunteers
● Develop and implement event evaluation tools, including: post-event evaluation surveys; pre- and post-event knowledge assessments; and checklists to document participant interactions
● Update outreach activities and strategy based on feedback from evaluation tools
● Maintain and organize outreach supplies and recruits and manages multilingual volunteers
● Oversee the translation of key outreach materials into other languages used in the community
● Produce a year-end report summarizing feedback, improvements made, and an evaluation of the Environmental Education Outreach Program
● Assist the Outreach and Communications Director with grant applications to solicit future program funding
Required Qualifications:
● BA/BS in education, biology, ecology, or a related field
● Knowledge of broad themes in ecology, environmental education, or nature interpretation
● Experience developing curriculum or community outreach education activities and teaching learners of all ages and backgrounds
● Excellent oral and written communications skills
● Strong work ethic and organization skills
● Solid computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
● Dependability and ability to work independently and as part of a team
● Available to work some evenings and weekends
● Valid California driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable personal vehicle
● A passion for science and bird conservation
Preferred Qualifications:
● MA/MS in education, biology, ecology, or a related field
● Experience developing and evaluating curriculum
● Experience in data collection, analysis, and visualization
● Knowledge of Bay Area avian species and solid bird identification skills
● Familiarity with Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District lands
● Experience training and leading volunteers
● Bilingual, English and Spanish, or other languages spoken in the Bay Area community
Compensation:
This is an up to 24-hours per week part-time paid position at an hourly rate of $18 per hour. The position provides some flexibility in work schedule. An SFBBO vehicle or reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle will be available for pre-approved, work-related travel.
TO APPLY:
Please email the following materials to Outreach and Communications Director Kristin Butler, kbutler@sfbbo.org: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) list of three references (names, email addresses, and phone numbers). Include all materials in one Word of PDF file and include your last name in the file name. Include “Outreach Specialist” in the email subject. SFBBO is an EOE. Application reviews begins on Oct. 16, 2019.
Key Responsibilities:
● Organize 30+ environmental education events, including: citizen science nest viewings; bird, nature, and habitat-themed walks; science presentations; and family and youth science events
● Collaborate with current SFBBO partnering organizations and develop new partnerships
● Coordinate, train, and oversee 50+ outreach and citizen science volunteers
● Develop and implement event evaluation tools, including: post-event evaluation surveys; pre- and post-event knowledge assessments; and checklists to document participant interactions
● Update outreach activities and strategy based on feedback from evaluation tools
● Maintain and organize outreach supplies and recruits and manages multilingual volunteers
● Oversee the translation of key outreach materials into other languages used in the community
● Produce a year-end report summarizing feedback, improvements made, and an evaluation of the Environmental Education Outreach Program
● Assist the Outreach and Communications Director with grant applications to solicit future program funding
Required Qualifications:
● BA/BS in education, biology, ecology, or a related field
● Knowledge of broad themes in ecology, environmental education, or nature interpretation
● Experience developing curriculum or community outreach education activities and teaching learners of all ages and backgrounds
● Excellent oral and written communications skills
● Strong work ethic and organization skills
● Solid computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
● Dependability and ability to work independently and as part of a team
● Available to work some evenings and weekends
● Valid California driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable personal vehicle
● A passion for science and bird conservation
Preferred Qualifications:
● MA/MS in education, biology, ecology, or a related field
● Experience developing and evaluating curriculum
● Experience in data collection, analysis, and visualization
● Knowledge of Bay Area avian species and solid bird identification skills
● Familiarity with Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District lands
● Experience training and leading volunteers
● Bilingual, English and Spanish, or other languages spoken in the Bay Area community
Compensation:
This is an up to 24-hours per week part-time paid position at an hourly rate of $18 per hour. The position provides some flexibility in work schedule. An SFBBO vehicle or reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle will be available for pre-approved, work-related travel.
TO APPLY:
Please email the following materials to Outreach and Communications Director Kristin Butler, kbutler@sfbbo.org: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) list of three references (names, email addresses, and phone numbers). Include all materials in one Word of PDF file and include your last name in the file name. Include “Outreach Specialist” in the email subject. SFBBO is an EOE. Application reviews begins on Oct. 16, 2019.