Job Type: Permanent
Salary Details: $14-17

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Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium (CNCP) is a nonprofit organization with the mission of “inspiring people to connect with Nature”. CNCP focuses on the care of non-releasable rehabilitated of wildlife, environmental education, astronomy, and ecological well-being for the SWFL community and visiting guests.

The Environmental Education Coordinator’s (EEC) primary responsibilities include promoting awareness of and appreciation for nature, wildlife, conservation, ecology, and habitat restoration. The EEC employs interpretive, outreach and administrative skills to: (1) manage, design and implement CNCP’s educational and interpretive programs highlighting the natural and cultural features found on and around CNCP’s properties; (2) network with the community to develop and provide comprehensive environmental education and interpretive programs; (3) strengthen efforts to reach and provide environmental education-based programming and educational opportunities to diverse, under resourced, and underserved communities; (4) assist with the daily operations and coordination of facilities at CNCP’s natural history museum and planetarium, and wildlife exhibits; (5) provide program-based assistance to Volunteers and CNCP’s departments; and, (6) perform a variety of administrative and technical duties in support of the organization.

Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To:

Education and Interpretation

  • Develop, implement and manage county-wide environmental education including:
    • Networking and fostering relationships with agencies, organizations, schools, businesses, and community groups;
    • Creating and developing educational materials, activities and curricula that align with the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, and Science-Technology-Engineering-Art- and Math (STEAM);
    • Planning and conducting teacher and professional development workshops;
    • Monitoring and evaluating program performance, developing modifications to systems and procedures, and keeping accurate records;
  • Coordinate and present indoor and outdoor environmental education interpretive programs, workshops, field trips, and outreach
  • Plan, oversee, and coordinate public hikes, trail tours, on and off site field trips
  • Create and maintain bulletin boards and “self-guided” trail kiosks, informational displays, brochures and other interpretive resources;
  • Assist with the production and review of periodic newsletters and the Calusa Critters and Cosmo’s newsletter
  • Respond to information and assistance requests from businesses, academic institutions, and the public
  • Participate in the development, implementation, and improvements of the CNCP Interpretive Master Plan.
  • Conceive and implement exhibit design and interpretive signage utilizing current technologies, and type and condition of interpretive facilities and amenities
  • Prepare and manage program budget and be fiscally responsible.

Community Outreach

  • Conceive and conduct special events that encourage use of CNCP trails and facilities by culturally diverse individuals and groups
  • Assist in the coordination and facilitation of special events at the facilities
  • Staff CNCP centers and interpretive facilities on weekdays, weekends and/or holidays as required to ensure coverage
  • Provide leadership and partnership with Volunteers to ensure CNCP consistently offers high-quality visitor services
  • Oversee the production of CNCP’s programming catalogue, including content and program research, copying, editing, writing, marketing, etc.
  • Coordinate CNCP’s participation in local community events including staffing, design, set-up and take-down
  • Assist with the development and management of environmental education content for the CNCP website and e-blasts
  • Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the CNCP social media outlets;
  • Promote CNCP through public speaking and outreach engagements, and actively participate on community-based committees, working groups and task forces; and,
  • Prepare reports, publications and promotional items including exhibits, brochures, fliers, monthly/annual reports and advertising copy.

Qualifications:

  • Preferred: Bachelors degree in Environmental Studies/Science, Education, Integrated Studies, or related fields.
  • Ability to work and direct groups of all ages and sizes
  • First Aid/CPR (preferred, not required)
  • Strong organizational, problem solving, teaching, and computer skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently, in a group or individually.
  • Comfortable working with live animals
  • Comfortable working with kids, elders, or special needs
  • Comfortable speaking in front of a crowd
  • Comfortable assisting administration in regards to events, programming, and day to day tasks
  • Cheerful and outgoing demeanor

HOW TO APPLY

Email resume to Kaitlin at careers@calusanature.org 

For more information, contact Kaitlin Danks – Director of Operations, at 239-275-3435 ex 224 or careers@calusanature.org . Please visit our website at www.calusanature.org to learn more about our organization.