| Job Description |
The Education Coordinator (EC) is the education program manager and lead educator at the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve (LSNERR). The EC strategically plans, coordinates, evaluates, and manages funding for LSNERR-led environmental education that serves PK-12 and post-secondary students, visitors and community members, and mentoring-based teacher professional development. They direct day-to-day operation of the Lake Superior Estuarium exhibit hall and lead interpretive planning. As the direct supervisor of the Education Specialist and in collaboration with other program leadership at the Reserve, the EC develops and leads meaningful educational opportunities responsive to community, partner and watershed needs. The EC demonstrates advanced communication skills and models educational best practices in program planning, promotion and delivery, while coordinating nationally with other National Estuarine Research Reserve System education program managers and NOAA staff. They work collaboratively to include diverse perspectives in programs and to serve diverse audiences, including First Nations. Through this work, the EC increases public understanding of, connection to and support for the St. Louis River Estuary and the Lake Superior watershed.
Based on the St. Louis River Estuary in Superior, WI, the 16,697-acre Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve is one of 29 reserves in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. The Reserve is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension and is supported through a network of innovative regional partnerships. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides federal leadership and guidance to the Reserve system.
This position is a part of the Division of Extension Natural Resources Institute. The Natural Resources Institute works at the crossroads of communities, natural resources and agriculture to empower individuals and communities to make informed decisions that benefit our shared natural resources.
| DEGREE AND AREA OF SPECIALIZATION: |
A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in environmental education or interpretation, museum studies, water resources, natural resource management, conservation, or a related field is required. A Masters degree is preferred. |
| MINIMUM YEARS AND TYPE OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: |
Required:
1. At least five years of experience conducting educational programming related to the environment, science and/or natural resources, especially watersheds or water resources
2. One year of experience providing oversight of and supervision in an environmental, youth or community development, or education-related program
3. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills that contribute to positive and productive workplace relationships, effective leadership and sustained partnerships;
4. Evidence of the ability to build effective relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity
Preferred:
1. Knowledge of ecology, history and resource management issues related to Lake Superior, the Great Lakes and estuaries
2. Experience developing engaging community programming, interpretive exhibits and materials
3. Understanding of the cultural, social, and political context and resource management efforts of Native American Tribal Nations
4. Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes; and
5. Demonstrated experience developing effective partnerships or coalitions with community partners, school districts, and local governments |
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Lake Superior Reserve Education Coordinator
Posted: January 28, 2021 by MAEE Administration
Category: Lake Superior Reserve
The Education Coordinator (EC) is the education program manager and lead educator at the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve (LSNERR). The EC strategically plans, coordinates, evaluates, and manages funding for LSNERR-led environmental education that serves PK-12 and post-secondary students, visitors and community members, and mentoring-based teacher professional development. They direct day-to-day operation of the Lake Superior Estuarium exhibit hall and lead interpretive planning. As the direct supervisor of the Education Specialist and in collaboration with other program leadership at the Reserve, the EC develops and leads meaningful educational opportunities responsive to community, partner and watershed needs. The EC demonstrates advanced communication skills and models educational best practices in program planning, promotion and delivery, while coordinating nationally with other National Estuarine Research Reserve System education program managers and NOAA staff. They work collaboratively to include diverse perspectives in programs and to serve diverse audiences, including First Nations. Through this work, the EC increases public understanding of, connection to and support for the St. Louis River Estuary and the Lake Superior watershed.
Based on the St. Louis River Estuary in Superior, WI, the 16,697-acre Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve is one of 29 reserves in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. The Reserve is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension and is supported through a network of innovative regional partnerships. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides federal leadership and guidance to the Reserve system.
This position is a part of the Division of Extension Natural Resources Institute. The Natural Resources Institute works at the crossroads of communities, natural resources and agriculture to empower individuals and communities to make informed decisions that benefit our shared natural resources.
1. At least five years of experience conducting educational programming related to the environment, science and/or natural resources, especially watersheds or water resources
2. One year of experience providing oversight of and supervision in an environmental, youth or community development, or education-related program
3. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills that contribute to positive and productive workplace relationships, effective leadership and sustained partnerships;
4. Evidence of the ability to build effective relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity
Preferred:
1. Knowledge of ecology, history and resource management issues related to Lake Superior, the Great Lakes and estuaries
2. Experience developing engaging community programming, interpretive exhibits and materials
3. Understanding of the cultural, social, and political context and resource management efforts of Native American Tribal Nations
4. Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes; and
5. Demonstrated experience developing effective partnerships or coalitions with community partners, school districts, and local governments
The Education Coordinator (EC) is the education program manager and lead educator at the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve (LSNERR). The EC strategically plans, coordinates, evaluates, and manages funding for LSNERR-led environmental education that serves PK-12 and post-secondary students, visitors and community members, and mentoring-based teacher professional development. They direct day-to-day operation of the Lake Superior Estuarium exhibit hall and lead interpretive planning. As the direct supervisor of the Education Specialist and in collaboration with other program leadership at the Reserve, the EC develops and leads meaningful educational opportunities responsive to community, partner and watershed needs. The EC demonstrates advanced communication skills and models educational best practices in program planning, promotion and delivery, while coordinating nationally with other National Estuarine Research Reserve System education program managers and NOAA staff. They work collaboratively to include diverse perspectives in programs and to serve diverse audiences, including First Nations. Through this work, the EC increases public understanding of, connection to and support for the St. Louis River Estuary and the Lake Superior watershed.
Based on the St. Louis River Estuary in Superior, WI, the 16,697-acre Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve is one of 29 reserves in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. The Reserve is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension and is supported through a network of innovative regional partnerships. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides federal leadership and guidance to the Reserve system.
This position is a part of the Division of Extension Natural Resources Institute. The Natural Resources Institute works at the crossroads of communities, natural resources and agriculture to empower individuals and communities to make informed decisions that benefit our shared natural resources.
1. At least five years of experience conducting educational programming related to the environment, science and/or natural resources, especially watersheds or water resources
2. One year of experience providing oversight of and supervision in an environmental, youth or community development, or education-related program
3. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills that contribute to positive and productive workplace relationships, effective leadership and sustained partnerships;
4. Evidence of the ability to build effective relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity
Preferred:
1. Knowledge of ecology, history and resource management issues related to Lake Superior, the Great Lakes and estuaries
2. Experience developing engaging community programming, interpretive exhibits and materials
3. Understanding of the cultural, social, and political context and resource management efforts of Native American Tribal Nations
4. Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes; and
5. Demonstrated experience developing effective partnerships or coalitions with community partners, school districts, and local governments