Education Coordinator

Summary of Responsibility:

The Education Coordinator, under the general direction of the Executive Director, plans, coordinates, teaches, and supervises programs related to education and the environment. The Education Coordinator is also responsible for monitoring and compiling data related to the health of the property and stewardship of our woodlands, waterways, and wildlife.

Essential Functions:

• Plans, schedules, teaches, and organizes activities associated with education and the environment.
• Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates the staff associated with these programs.
  Schedule staff and organize payroll for submittal to the Financial Manager.
• Produces and tracks all contracts and payments related to education programs.
• Monitors the health of waterways and woodlands through tests, inventory, and data collections.
• Recruit, manage, and track environmental volunteers.
• Develops communications promoting environmental awareness and stewardship to our community.
• Assists with camp nature program by being a resource and ensuring these staff have access to all necessary equipment and supplies.
• Monitors income and expenses and make recommendations for annual and capital budget related to these programs.
• Recommends new programs, improvements, and their associated costs.
• Produces marketing material and promotes these programs.

Other Functions:

• Works with the Executive Director on special projects as directed.
• Assists in performing office administration tasks as needed.
• Assists with maintenance related to environmental initiatives as needed.
• Completes all other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments/Information:

Requirements:

Mental & Physical Requirements: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions including extreme heat or cold resulting in discomfort.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The dexterity necessary to utilize a computer keyboard on a regular basis is essential. Ability to keep his/her composure with the public and co-workers in everyday, stressful and emergency situations.

Suggested Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized educational institution in Environmental Education, Earth Sciences, or related field is required.
• Minimum two years of experience in the outdoor recreation or related field is required; previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both professional and non-professional, co-workers, management personnel, the public and others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment with interruptions and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED training is required or ability to acquire within 6 months.
• Be willing to work extra hours including weekends and nights as required to fulfill job duties.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s license.
• Able to think quickly, assess a situation and make a sound decision.
• Knowledge of recreation and camp related theory, principles, and practices.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office, including Excel and database software.
• Strong customer focus in all tasks and activities, even while at times under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively and articulately in writing and orally.

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Details

Company: Winding Trails, Inc.

Location: Farmington, CT

ACA Accredited: Yes

Time Frame: Year Round

Type of Position: Program Head

Day or Night: Day

Salary: $60,000

Application Deadline: Friday, January 24, 2025