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Job Title: EDUCATION PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

Salary Range: $40,000-$50,000 Dependent on experience

Job Summary

Plans, coordinates, delivers and manages outreach education programs, while accomplishing the goals and objectives of Legacy’s mission: “To be Alabama’s primary source for science-based, environmental information and education, while cultivating a legacy of environmental stewardship for generations to come.” A love of nature and science is a must.

Position Description:

• This position is supervised by Legacy’s Executive Director
• Coordinate and deliver Legacy’s K–12 environmental education programs, to include teacher workshops, school programs and public presentations
• Organize and implement teacher training workshops and school environmental programs/competitions
• Serve as staff liaison to Legacy’s Education Committee and other Legacy committees as needed
• Serve as Legacy liaison to outside environmental organizations
• Assist with marketing of Legacy programs
• Solicit in-kind and financial support for organization such as grant searches, applications, and execution, in coordination with the Executive Director
• Serve as Legacy representative at environmental education workshops, trade shows and conferences, in coordination with the Education Committee
• Coordinate development, updates, and revisions to all educational program materials
• Promote the “Protect Our Environment” license tag,
• Partner, as approved, with other organizations offering teacher training workshops
• Assist as needed with planning and execution of Environmental Partnership Conference
• Assist the Executive Director in developing short and long-range plans for Legacy
• Manage the online presence of Legacy in coordination with the Executive Director
• Work with education animals for use during presentations, including snakes
• Oversee cleaning and feeding education animals
• Other duties as assigned

Necessary Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required, Master’s Degree Preferred
• Prior Classroom teaching experience preferred
• Environmental education experience a plus
• Knowledge of Alabama’s K – 12 programs and teaching requirements
• Effective communication skills and public speaking necessary
• Experience with website management, email, social media and other outreach technology
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to manage a budget
• Proven leadership skills
• Willingness to travel in Alabama, including overnight stays
• Ability to lift and load/ unload when traveling with exhibits and animals for outreach