EDUCATION & OUTREACH coordinAtor
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
This position coordinates with the District Manager and partnering agencies/organizations to design, promote, and implement educational and outreach information, activities, and meetings for the benefit of individuals and the community. It also includes the management of a part-time internship position for the district.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates the District’s youth & adult education/outreach efforts related to workshops, classes, tours, camps, fairs, and/or seminars, etc. This includes the Seed Library and Pop-ups, Annual Education Contests and Scholarships, Barrel & Beer events, Envirothon, Arbor Day, Quarterly Litter Pick-ups, Anderson County Watershed Protection Council grant fulfillment and Adopt-A-Stream training and meetings.
Manages a part-time intern yearly and helps with hiring and task coordinating of that position.
Willing to work some weekend hours for programs at the library or community outreach events (i.e. setting up booths and informational tables at local county fairs/events).
Researches and applies for grant opportunities. Specifically annual grants that have been obtained in the past (Anderson County Watershed Protection Council Kinder Morgan Grant, Duke Energy, Seed Savers Exchange Grant etc.)
Attend trainings to further the education of the position. Attends local area meetings (Lake Hartwell Partners For Clean Water, Anderson Area Chamber Water Resource, APCSP, Anderson County Watershed Protection Council Meetings, Environmental Education Association Meetings), Annual State Conference and other similar meetings and is active in the SC Conservation District Employees Association.
Comfortable speaking in front of large crowds during programs and outreach events
Has exceptional oral and written communication skills. Writes, edits, and/or coordinates the development of District communication materials, including press releases, fact sheets, monthly newsletters, affiliate drives, brochures, PowerPoint presentation, flyers, etc.
Has some experience with managing business social media, website, and large email lists with familiarity of graphic design elements to maintain the District website,
Facebook page, Instagram, and Twitter accounts.
Experience using Canva for social media graphics and illustrations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience of 2+ years) with major course work in communication, natural resources, natural resource management, agriculture sciences, education, outreach, or related discipline.
Demonstrated proficiency in communication skills and technology.
Demonstrated ability to be an effective member of a team.
Experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring a work plan that achieves the desired results.
Starting Salary: $40,000
Benefits: State health, dental, vision insurance, retirement, 2 weeks paid vacation and paid federal holidays.
Deadline to apply: February 26, 2024 by 4:30 pm
Submit resume and cover letter to: andersonswcd@live.com or mail to 1521 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625
*Please include any letters of recommendation with your application
EDUCATION & OUTREACH INTERN
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The ASWCD Intern will assist the Education and Outreach Coordinator with the implementation and evaluation of district educational programming (both adult and K-12) in Anderson County. Specifically, these programs will be focused on water quality, soil health, agriculture, wildlife, and natural resources education. This position is a part-time position.
Employee will be working 10-15 hrs/week at $11/hr with paid mileage. ASWCD hours are from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Some afternoon and weekend work will be required. The employee will report to the Anderson County Soil and Water District Office located on Pearman Dairy Road.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include record keeping of educational “water trunks” at each school district in Anderson County, tracking of district education supplies, program evaluations, assistance during programs, SC Adopt-A-Stream volunteering, organizing and packing seeds for the Seed Library, working with the district’s ArcGIS Story Map for water quality education, and helping create and edit posts/blogs for social media and the district website. The chosen candidate will also have the opportunity to become a certified SC Adopt-A-Stream monitorer.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Applicants should be college juniors or seniors looking for exciting part-time work to gain experience in natural resources education and outreach in Anderson, South Carolina.
Requirements include applicants to currently be pursuing major coursework in communication, natural resources, natural resource management, education, agriculture sciences, agriculture education, or related discipline.
Experience:
Has some experience with managing business social media, website, and large email lists with familiarity of graphic design elements, Facebook page, Instagram, and Twitter accounts.
Experience using ArcGIS or a related geographic mapping/analysis software.
Must be able to collect, evaluate and interpret data related to education programs implemented by the district.