Job Title

Programs Coordinator 

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, college/university, and adult environmental education programs to include teacher workshops, school programs, and public presentations
• Organize and implement teacher training workshops and environmental programs/competitions
• Serve as staff liaison to Legacy’s Education Committee and other Legacy committees as needed
• Serve as Legacy liaison to other environmental organizations
• Assist with marketing of Legacy programs
• In coordination with the Executive Director, solicit in-kind and financial support
• Support Legacy grant funding searches, grant applications, and grant execution
• In coordination with the Education Committee, serve as Legacy representative at environmental education workshops, trade shows, and conferences
• 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 or other adult educational sessions and programs
• Assist the Executive Director in developing short-range and long-range plans for Legacy
• Manage the online presence of Legacy in coordination with the Executive Director
• Work with education animals including snakes
• Oversee cleaning and feeding education animals
• Other duties as assigned

Necessary or Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Prior classroom teaching experience preferred
• Environmental education experience preferred
• Knowledge of Alabama’s K – 12 programs and teaching requirements
• General knowledge of Alabama college/university and adult education programs
• Effective communication skills and public speaking ability
• 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 exhibits and animals