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LiMPETS Program Coordinator
URL: http://limpetsmonitoring.org
Company / Organization: Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Pay Rate: $17/hour
Type: Full-time
City: Pacific Grove
State or Country if outside US: California
Application Deadline: 20-Oct-14
Description:
The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is seeking a Program Coordinator to coordinate and deliver the Long-term Monitoring Program and Experiential Training for Students (LiMPETS) program. This position is full-time at a rate of $17/hour. Initial review of applications will begin Monday, October 20th. The LiMPETS Program Coordinator position's primary role is to: • Assist in the development and coordination of the LiMPETS student citizen science monitoring program in the Monterey Bay area (see: http://limpetsmonitoring.org). • Maintain necessary permits for monitoring and associated annual reports • Lead LiMPETS programs, both in the classroom and in the field. • Recruit interested schools and teachers. • Organize, facilitate and lead teacher workshops. • Maintain a safe environment for all teachers, students, and volunteers during monitoring activities. • Evaluate and refine existing supporting activities for the LiMPETS programs. • Support data management and quality control measures for LiMPETS monitoring databases. • Maintain the Monterey Bay portion of the LiMPETS monitoring site descriptions for the website. • Keep in contact and coordinate with other LiMPETS programs in California. • Evaluate the program with the help of the Education Manager and partnering organizations • Maintain equipment and supplies necessary for LiMPETS monitoring. • Prepare monthly and annual reports summarizing and evaluating LiMPETS activities. • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Key Qualifications: • Bachelors (required) or Masters (preferred) degree in environmental education, biology, marine science, or related field. • Knowledge of marine science concepts, local marine invertebrates, and California natural history. • Minimum two years of teaching experience. • Ability to inspire and engage children of all abilities, aptitudes and backgrounds. • Excellent classroom management, public speaking, and writing skills. • Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, etc.) • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong organization skills and attention to detail. • Must have a reliable vehicle to drive to school sites and transport gear to monitoring sites with appropriate level of insurance. The mileage reimbursement will be at the IRS rate. Desirable Qualifications: • Experience teaching environmental, outdoor, or science programs to students' grades 6-12. • Experience with program administration of professional development workshops. • Fluency in Spanish a plus! • Experience with statistics
Point of Contact: Ann Wasser
Attachment: download