Job Description

The Education Outreach Specialist is directly accountable to the Program for the following duties and responsibilities.

The individual assigned to this position assumes duties and responsibilities which require electronic accessibility for college business during non-college operating hours and / or when off campus during regular duty hours.

The individual filling this position is expected to play a positive role in helping the College change as necessary to effectively carryout its mission.

• Provide on-site, environmental education activities for local school children.
• Assist with K-12 curriculum development under direction of CBA Education Program Manager.
• Plan and coordinate annual Mattie Kelly Environmental Initiative (MKEI) Family Estuary Festival.
• Plan and coordinate annual MKEI symposium.
• Support MKEI photo contest and calendar.
• Maintain volunteers database and send out calls for volunteers
• Coordinate donor and volunteer retention mail outs.
• Develop outreach resources such as flyers, infographics, and presentations.
• Communicate and represent program objectives to public audiences.
• Participate in occasional weekend, early morning, or evening programs and events.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups and ancillary agencies.
• Complete annual mandatory compliance training.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist other CBA program areas.

Benefits

• College paid health insurance for employee, dependent coverage at employee's expense
• College paid basic life insurance for employee, additional coverage for employee and / or dependents at employee's expense
• College paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense
• Sick and Annual (Vacation) Leave accrual
• Time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
• 36-hour work week
• Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events

Requirements :

• Experience coordinating programmatic and community events.
• Interest in non-traditional education.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.
• Knowledge of Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other graphics applications.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple duties and projects.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication outlets.
• Team focused.
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather-heat, cold, rain, wind.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. repeatedly.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA / BS with emphasis in natural science, communications, public relations, education, or related field preferred.
• Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or willingness to obtain Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.

Last updated : 2024-06-10