Education and Communications Coordinator

– Job Description –

Job Title:             Education and Communications Coordinator

Reports To:         District Director

Status:                 Full-time, permanent

Hours:                 40 hours/week. Five eight-hour days with occasional weekend/evening events and meetings

Salary:                 Commensurate with experience

Benefits:             Participation in the Ohio PERS retirement system, generous health insurance benefits, 11 paid holidays and 3 personal days

Purpose:

Using current best practices in education and behavioral science, the Education Coordinator will develop, deliver, and assess innovative education programs that support specific conservation outcomes approved by the District Director and Board of Supervisors.

The Education Coordinator will collaborate with community partners to inspire and empower audiences of all ages to take individual and collective action for conservation in Clermont County.

With an eye toward continuous improvement, ongoing professional development is an expectation via webinars, research articles, and networking.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Planning

• Plan programs that incorporate best practices in environmental education, interpretation, adult learning, and conservation psychology
• Collaborate with all SWCD staff to establish a presence in the community through events, materials, and programs.
• Provide input on social marketing studies and campaigns for urban and agricultural conservation practices
• Work with the District Director to identify new revenue sources and obtain additional funding for education programs

Teaching

• Design and deliver programs for children, teachers, youth, homeowners, farmers, families, and decision makers
• Reassess school programming based on the District’s 2023 Strategic Plan

Partnering 

The end goal of Environmental Education is a citizenry of educated, skilled, motivated people who take action to solve environmental problems and prevent new ones. While synthesizing and sharing what is currently known about behavioral change theory, the Education Coordinator will facilitate collaborations with a wide spectrum of organizations and people toward action-oriented civic engagement (individual or group activities addressing issues of public concern.)

• Oversee Citizen-Science projects as a gateway to civic engagement and scientific literacy
• Lead Envirothon and seek/promote other conservation projects for area students
• Maintain and expand SWCD’s joint volunteer program with the Clermont County Park District to expand our reach and impact in the community

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain public communications which may include social media posts, articles, press releases, interviews and other means of communication.
• Conduct litter reduction and recycling education programs for the Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District
• Manage end-of-school-year reuse and recycling efforts at local schools
• Serve as the District’s liaison to the Greater Cincinnati Regional Stormwater Collaborative
• Develop reports for Board of Supervisors (monthly and additional as needed)

Education/Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in science, environmental studies, environmental education, conservation psychology, or related field required.

Other Skills and Abilities:  A direct working knowledge of conservation issues as they apply to soil and water. Knowledge of solid waste management and recycling issues a plus. Collaborative leadership style. Strong written and oral communication skills. Self-confident self-starter. Able to see the big picture as well as manage details. Able to problem-solve and delegate.  Very well organized.  Proficient in using word processing and spreadsheet software, and willing to learn new applications. Experience facilitating; willing to achieve goals by influence rather than by direct control over others. Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks. Comfortable reading and paraphrasing scientific research for the general public.  Knowledge of assessment tools and current impact research. A valid Ohio driver’s license is required.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume / CV and three references to John McManus, District Director, detailing experience relevant to position requirements listed above. Mail completed application to: Clermont Soil & Water Conservation District, P.O. Box 549, Owensville, OH 45160, or email ALL documents to jmcmanus@clermontcountyohio.gov

The Clermont Soil & Water Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer.