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Education Director
URL: http://www.cbfieldstation.org/employment
Company / Organization: Chincoteague Bay Field Station
State or Country if outside US: VA
Application Deadline: 15-May-15
Description:
The Education Director is charged with the responsibilities associated with the planning, design, development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of all functional components of Chincoteague Bay Field Station’s (CBFS) education programs. This includes leadership of the educational aspects of the following program areas: College, School, Adult, Family, Road Scholar, Research Activity, Community Outreach Programs, Volunteers, Web Education, and Exhibits. As the leader and manager of CBFS’s program staff, the Education Director is the person responsible at the operational level for insuring that the education programs and offerings of CBFS are mission-based. The Education Director reports directly to the Executive Director as a part of the Leadership Team (which includes Finance, Operations, Vessels, Marketing/Development). For more information visit: www.cbfieldstation.org/
Requirements:
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s degree preferred) in education, environmental education, natural sciences, nature interpretation, environmental science or closely related field; supplemented by a minimum of five (5) years previous experience and/or training in education, summer youth/adult program operations, or any equivalent combination of education, ideally with some experience in residential education; proven success in curriculum and program development, assessment, and evaluation; experience with inquiry based hand-on science methods. Must have a minimum of 2 year’s supervisory experience, commitment to team work and demonstrated success in leadership and staff management, budget planning experience, excellent natural history skills, excellent written/verbal/presentation communication skills, and computer experience including word processing, illustrated presentation, spreadsheets and databases. Should be self-motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and as a team player on multiple tasks. Must maintain a valid Virginia CDL driver’s license. First Aid and/or Water Safety training desirable. Must enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions. Position requires employee to reside on premises of CBFS, with residence and utilities provided by CBFS.
Point of Contact: Amber Parker, Executive Director