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Education Coordinator at Tillamook Estuaries Partnership
URL: http://www.tbnep.org/
Company / Organization: Tillamook Estuaries Partnership
Description:
The Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the
conservation and restoration of Tillamook County’s estuaries and watersheds.
As one of 28 National Estuary Projects throughout the country, TEP relies on a broad
partnership of individuals and organizations representing numerous stakeholders and interested
parties. TEP's Board of Directors convenes around the commonly-held goals of improving
water quality, restoring habitat, reducing the negative impacts of flooding, and encouraging
stewardship while promoting our local economies.
Through its staff, the Tillamook Estuaries Partnership undertakes collaborative restoration,
research, and education projects encompassing over 1,800 square miles in northwest Oregon.
This position:
? Maintains close working relationships with K-12 and university education sectors;
? Requires the ability to be comfortable working with all age groups and abilities;
? Presents the technical information produced by the TEP for use by students and
educators in the classroom;
? Understands a broad range of matters related to habitat restoration, living resources, and
water quality issues, and be able to condense that knowledge into a form that is easily
understood by teachers and their students;
? Familiar with National and State standards, including Common Core and Next
Generation Science Standards as well as programs and procedures of the Oregon
educational system and state benchmarks for all subject areas;
? Works with other educational and outreach programs around the country, including the
other 27 National Estuary Programs, the U.S. EPA, NOAA, and various local, state, and
national education organizations;
? Coordinates and participates in public outreach activities and projects;
? Works closely with the Deputy Director and the Education Committee;
? Maintains a close working relationship with our 3 local school districts, local, state, and
federal agencies, other scientists, and special interest groups; monitoring individual
projects; and supporting grant and contract management;
? Oversees the implementation of the education plan;
? Provides educational support and works closely with the Director to provide
recommendations on educational matters relevant to the implementation of the
Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan;
? Work with other program staff in the development of the TEP Annual Workplan and
initiate development of other grant applications relevant to assigned action plans as
needed;
? Coordinates and conducts the implementation of the Education Plan and the Education
Committee. Coordination involves the following duties:
? Coordinate the development of proposed TEP Annual Workplan projects and
? Develop contract scopes of services and requests for proposals for educational
? Conduct review and selection of proposals; and
? Review, monitor, and recommend approval of deliverables to the Education
? Represents TEP at meetings, committees, conferences, teacher workshops, in
classrooms, and at public events as needed;
? Attends advisory panels for education with other federal, state and local agencies;
? Prepares and delivers formal and informal educational programs for teachers and
students;
? Works closely with the TEP technical staff to develop and edit educational materials
that are scientifically accurate;
? Prepares correspondence dealing with educational matters, letters of support and EPA
reporting for Director’s signature;
? Assists with the writing of press releases and provide editorial comment on materials
being developed by other staff;
? Familiar with InDesign and/or other software that assists with graphic design; and
? Any other duties as assigned.
Grant Applications relevant to assigned action plans;
and outreach projects relevant to assigned action plans;
Committee, Deputy Director, and Executive Director.
Compensation:
TEP classifies the Education Coordinator as a Regular Part-time Employee. The hourly rate is
dependent upon experience. The position is eligible for enrollment in TEP’s retirement
program, and will receive holiday, vacation, and sick leave at a prorated rate.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit (mail or email):
1) A resume,
2) A statement of qualifications and interest, and
3) Three professional references. Up to three personal references may also be submitted.
The statement of qualifications should describe the applicant’s relevant experience and
interest in the position and not exceed one full, single spaced page. Applicants are
encouraged to submit any additional information that will assist reviewers in evaluating
their qualifications and fit for the position including writing samples, developed curriculum,
etc. Contact information must include mailing address, phone number and email address.
No new information will be accepted after the deadline unless otherwise requested by the
TEP. Incomplete packets will not be considered.
Applications will be accepted until the close of business, 5:00pm, Wednesday, June 16, 2016
and interviews will be scheduled to occur by the end of June.
Please email application materials to claudine@tbnep.org (Please contact us if you do not
receive email confirmation that we have received your application). Applications can also be
mailed to:
Tillamook Estuaries Partnership
Attention: Education Coordinator Search
Garibaldi, OR 97118
PO Box 493
The TEP office is a friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment. This position will
function as a vital part of our small but hard-working team and provide input to the
organization’s ongoing activities. Initiative will be encouraged and enthusiasm and a positive
attitude are a must. Applicants with interest and/or experience in natural resource management
are encouraged to apply.
Requirements:
To be effective, this position must have the following attributes:
? be knowledgeable on a broad range of topics,
? have in-depth knowledge of their specific area of job responsibility,
? have an awareness of the activities and positions of other agencies and groups related to
their assigned responsibilities with the TEP.
? be effective at facilitating groups of scientists, educators, resource managers, and public
representatives, and
? possess an ability to guide these groups to consensus-based decisions.
The Education Coordinator must have strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of
awareness and knowledge related to the responsibilities and position assigned by the Deputy
Director.
Preferred Attributes for Consideration include:
? Bachelor’s degree in environmental/biological sciences or related disciplines
(geography, planning, landscape architecture, etc.) or education or related discipline
? Two year’s of experience implementing education programs and projects (Master’s
degree may substitute for one year of experience)
? Ability to initiate and manage multi—stakeholder resource management projects with
minimal direction and oversight. Self motivation is a must.
? Demonstrated proficiency in grant-writing.
? Strong organizational, detail oriented, and multi-tasking skills.
? Experience working with diverse populations, rural communities, and private
landowners.
? Understanding of coastal natural resource issues and processes, particularly those that
impact salmonids and water quality.
? Excellent oral and written communication skills.
? Proficiency with Office software, especially Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and
Adobe and InDesign or other similar software.
? Eagerness to continue education through attending workshops, trainings, annual
conferences, and independent study.
? A positive attitude and enthusiasm to function as a part of a team.
? Passing a criminal background check
? Valid Oregon driver’s license at time of hiring.
Work is performed under the supervision of the TEP Deputy Director. The employee receives
general instructions regarding the scope and approach to projects and assignments. This
position is subject to the Employee Handbook, Safety Policies, Background Check, Fiscal
Policy, and all other TEP policies. The Deputy Director annually reviews employee’s work to
ensure that the determinations and decisions made by the employee are in compliance with
TEP’s policies and procedures and review overall performance expectations.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Work is performed in both an office environment and in the field. Field assignments may
require bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, pulling, reaching, sitting,
standing, stooping, walking in rough terrain, in-water work, and occasionally contending with
adverse weather conditions requiring special clothing and safety precautions. Travel (>100
miles per month), mostly local, is often required.
Point of Contact: Claudine