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REEF Education and Office Coordinator
URL: http://www.reef.org/jobs
Company / Organization: Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF)
City: Key Largo, FL
Description:
Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF), a non-profit, marine conservation organization with citizen science, education, and research programs, is seeking to hire a full time Education and Office Coordinator to support educational programming and general operations of the REEF Campus in Key Largo, FL. The REEF Campus serves as an educational center for visitors and groups, with its newly opened Interpretive Center. It is also the Headquarters for supporting a membership of over 65,000 engaging in REEF’s international programs. REEF maintains a physical and online store of field supplies, reference ID books, REEF gear, and novelty items.
Position Overview
The Education and Office Coordinator will report to the Education Program Manager, and will work closely with all REEF team members. The Education and Office Coordinator will assist with REEF’s growing Explorers Program, which includes informal education through a monthly seminar series, youth summer camps, a college-level field methodology course, and one to five-day workshops with visiting school groups, elder hostels, and scout troops. This rapidly-growing program engaged over 1,000 participants in 2017, aged 6 – 70. The Education and Office Coordinator will also be responsible for the operation of the physical and online REEF Store, along with assisting general facilities management.
Position Description and Responsibilities
Priority tasks and duties will include, but may not be limited to, the following responsibilities:
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of REEF’s Explorers education programs, including informal education programs and summer camps.
• Contribute to the creation and updating of educational and training materials for REEF programs.
• Work with REEF’s Education Manager to schedule and facilitate outreach and social events at the REEF Campus.
• Manage all store transactions, including processing payments, packing, and shipping, for online and in store orders.
• Train staff and interns to assist with store order fulfillment and inventory oversight, and ensure standards for quality and accuracy of order fulfillment, and overall customer service.
• Handle customer questions, requests, complaints, and issues.
• Update and maintain the REEF online store.
• Oversee the general working environment of the REEF Headquarters office facility, including stock of office supplies, ensuring all equipment is in working order, and cleanliness.
• Coordinate the REEF Campus property management and maintenance.
• Assist with supervision and facilitation of the Marine Conservation Internship program, which hosts 4-6 college-age interns three semesters a year.
• Assist with broader communication, outreach, and capacity building efforts to support REEF’s Volunteer Survey Project, Invasive Lionfish Program, and other related REEF activities. The staff member will work collaboratively with a dynamic team of REEF staff, interns, and volunteers.
Requirements:
Qualifications
Bachelors or higher degree in relevant field, or equivalent work experience in non-profit organizations, marine sciences, retail management, or teaching. Proficiency with desktop computers and office software, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Knowledge and familiarity with major social media platforms, and basic HTML and website content editing skills are desired. Highly positive attitude and aptitude for working as a self-starter in a fast-paced non-profit organization is a must. Strong interest in ocean life, marine conservation, citizen science, and diving a plus. Ability to work in a diverse and collaborate team across multiple disciplines.
Position Term, Compensation, and Work Environment
This is a full-time position with a salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, accrued paid time off (PTO), option for flex-time work weeks, and 7 paid holiday days per year. U.S. and International travel may be required, as well as some weekend, holiday, and after-hours work. The position will be based at REEF’s Key Largo, Florida Campus. The position will report to the Education Program Manager.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Ellie Splain, Education Program Manager,ellie@REEF.org. Position will remain open until filled. Immediate start date is desired.
Point of Contact: Ellie Splain