The Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Seeks Education Coordinator
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Education Coordinator
Department: Discovery Center
Reports to: Discovery Center, Executive Director
Location: St. Petersburg Pier and Office
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary:
Under limited supervision of the Executive Director and with support from the TBW Education Director, the Education Coordinator will oversee all aspects of marine education and programs for guests, students and educators at the Discovery Center. The Education Coordinator will be responsible for facilitation of all field-trips, summer camps, citizen science projects, public programs, education outreach and teacher trainings, as well as directing care for the live plant and animal collection at the Discovery Center.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform these physical movements: stand for extended periods of time; use hands to operate, activate, prepare, inspect, place, detect, and position objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; walk. The employee occasionally is required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift, push, and/or move displays and other objects weighing up to 50 pounds around the Discovery Center. The position may also include extended periods of time outside in all types of year round Florida weather and climate, as well as time spent on the water in our Eco-tour vessel.
Primary Responsibility:
This position works with the Executive Director to manage the daily programs and aquatic operations at the Center, supporting program staff and engaging the public, teachers and students as they learn more about the Tampa Bay estuary. Duties include:
- - Understanding and actively managing environmental, health, safety and security responsibilities
- - Planning and coordinating all educational programs including: field-trips, summer camps, citizen science projects, public programs, education outreach and teacher trainings
- - Coordinating of field-trip programming including responding to reservation requests, answering questions, communication and coordination with educators, developing agendas, and facilitating field-trip programs and tracking
- - Planning and coordinating public and summer programs, including: date selections, ordering supplies, performing website and marketing updates and managing registration
- - Hiring, training, scheduling and managing education staff and interns
- With Operations Director and Aquarium Contractor, ensuring all animal and collection procedures are followed daily
- - Managing program standards, updates, and enhancements. With staff, evaluating programs for accuracy and relevancy. Ensuring programs are age-relevant for participants. Tracking program and field-trip evaluations and developing and implementing strategies for improvement
- - Overseeing and assisting with the development and implementation of new curricula and programs
- - With Education Director, developing and facilitating teacher training workshops
- - With Executive Director and Education Director, developing and implementing emergency protocol related to educational programs
- - Identifying emerging department needs and creating departmental goals and objectives
- - As directed, ordering and managing various inventories and supplies
- - Assisting boat Captains with maintenance, operations, staff training, inspections and additional tasks regarding the classroom vessel
- - Managing operational budgets
- - Developing and maintaining positive relationships with schools, community groups/organizations, clubs and governmental agencies
- - Maintaining a professional presence while performing duties
- - Maintaining a positive attitude that fosters a fun and productive work environment
- - Performing other duties as assigned
Experience Required:
- - Associates Degree or 5 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- - Completion of a satisfactory DCF Level II Background Screening
- - Experience with informal and formal teaching; environmental and marine science education preferred
- - Experience with public speaking and audience management skills preferred
- - Experience managing a small team in a high volume guest-focused environment
- - Ability to handle confidential and financial information
- - Demonstrated experience developing continuous improvement within an organization across all functions
- - Strong written and verbal skills
- - Computer literacy with MS Office Suite
- - Ability to work weekends and holidays
Familiarity with coastal ecosystems is helpful but not required. A passion for the environment is highly desired. Salary is commensurate with level of experience. Health insurance, life insurance, and retirement savings programs are available to full-time employees.
Contact:
Please, no phone calls - Mail or email a detailed cover letter and resume to: Resume@TampaBayWatch.org. If emailing, please enter a subject line of “Education Coordinator.” If mailing, please send to: ATTN: Human Resources, Tampa Bay Watch, Inc., 3000 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde FL 33715.
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