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Education Program Coordinator Responsibilities
Operational Support of Offsite Educational Programming (60%):
- Work with the Education Director to create and continue to update programming content and standards for offsite events, incorporating monitoring and evaluation for effectiveness
- Coordinate scheduling of offsite programming, including interfacing with partner organizations, managing the schedule of employees, managing part-time/student/temporary presenters, and working with the College of Veterinary Medicine Operations and Finance for contracts and billing
- Manage logistics around offsite programming, such as maintaining biofacts, vehicles, equipment, obtaining out-of-state permits
- Deliver educational programming as needed
Program Manager of Education Grant Funded Initiatives (20%):
- Work closely with the Education Director and Executive Director (PI of grants) to coordinate grants and the special projects portfolio of the TRC education department including helping to develop budgets, managing milestones, providing regular and required reports to PI and funders, and tracking and monitoring expenses and budgets
- Supervise grant-funded dedicated staff, in coordination with the Education Director, including setting roles/responsibilities/expectations, conducting routine check ins and coaching, and ensuring that work is being done to successfully reach grant deliverable objectives
- Act as the primary point of contact for developing new relationships with internal and external partners
Support onsite needs (20%)
- Supports the Education Director with leadership of the education team
- Support onsite bird care, programming, and volunteer management when requested
Other duties as assigned
Education Program Coordinator Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- A H.S diploma and 4 years of formal supervisory experience in a professional setting or a
college degree and 2 years of formal supervisory experience in a professional setting - Demonstrated experience teaching and/or public outreach with a diversity of communities and partners
- At least four years of practical experience with environmental, science, or nature-based education
- Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to connect with people of all
ages - Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Able to lift and carry 40 pounds
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Formal experience in curriculum development and/or monitoring and evaluation of programs
- Experience with live animal education programming, particularly with birds of prey
- Experience contributing to or writing grants
Apply for Education Program Coordinator Role
Visit the University's hiring site and search for Job ID 360909 (listed as job title "Full-Time Admin Assoc 2"). Applications mailed to The Raptor Center will not be considered.
Cover letter and resume required. These documents can be attached to your application by assessing your "My Activities" page and uploading documents there. This position will remain open until filled. For the best chance to be considered, apply as soon as you are able.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please email [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647