Education & Outreach Coordinator

*Cacapon Institute seeks a full-time, Education & Outreach Coordinator.
* The successful applicant will focus on delivering *Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences* and coordinating the Institute’s social media.
In addition, the employee will participate in the full range of CI’s non-profit activities including watershed research, forestry, green infrastructure, grant writing, and fundraising.
CI staff will work closely with the Education & Outreach Coordinator to develop the requisite skills, and comfort level, necessary for success.
See the job posting at www.
cacaponinstitute.
org *Responsibilities* 1.
Coordinate outreach for Cacapon Institute’s (CI’s) Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences.
MWEE’s are K-12 Project Based Learning activities supported by NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office and WV Chesapeake Bay Program.
When hired, the successful applicant will: a.
promote the WV Outdoor Learning Network Initiative, a federal, state, and local partnership of agencies, school systems, and non-profits establishing systemic MWEE in Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties, c.
travel throughout WV’s Potomac Basin promoting hands-on experiential learning to connect classroom lessons with real-world watershed conservation, d.
periodically travel to regional and national conferences to represent the Institute, e.
support CI’s goal to reduce non-point source water pollution from schoolyards by assisting with the design and installation of Chesapeake Bay Program best management practices f.
organize and lead Stream Scholars Summer Camp1.
Coordinate outreach for Cacapon Institute’s (CI’s) Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences.
MWEE’s are K-12 Project Based Learning activities supported by NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office and WV Chesapeake Bay Program.
When hired, the successful applicant will: a.
promote the WV Outdoor Learning Network Initiative, a federal, state, and local partnership of agencies, school systems, and non-profits establishing systemic MWEE in Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties, c.
travel throughout WV’s Potomac Basin promoting hands-on experiential learning to connect classroom lessons with real-world watershed conservation, d.
periodically travel to regional and national conferences to represent the Institute, e.
support CI’s goal to reduce non-point source water pollution from schoolyards by assisting with the design and installation of Chesapeake Bay Program best management practices f.
organize and lead Stream Scholars Summer Camp *Requirements* * A desire to engage and educate audiences of youth and adults on the importance of reducing non-point source stormwater runoff pollution * Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education, environmental science or forestry * Exceptional coordination and outreach skills including managing succinct written and verbal correspondence * An aptitude for planning and problem solving and an instinct for taking the initiative * Be personable and a desire to travel and meet new people * Ability to work irregular hours including weekends and evenings * Demonstrate working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
); and, have the ability to learn project specific software (e.
g.
ArcGIS, Field Maps, Adobe Photoshop, Wordpress) * Have a clean driving record, reliable transportation, and insurance * Be capable of passing a background check (required by some school systems) * Enjoy strenuous outdoor activities, occasionally in inclement weather, and have the ability to lift 50 lbs and carry it 50 paces.
(A waiver is possible for applicants with special needs.
) To apply, email ci@cacaponinstitute.
org with the subject “Coordinator” and attach (PDF preferred): * letter of interest in Cacapon Institute’s Education & Outreach Coordinator position (generic letters of interest will not be acknowledged), * resume or CV including school and/or work history for no less than the past three years, and, * names and contact information for three supervisor-references from work or school.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to $48,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Flexible schedule * Health savings account * Paid time off Patient demographics: * Adults * Children Schedule: * Day shift * Evenings as needed * Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to Relocate: * Great Cacapon, WV 25422: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Great Cacapon, WV 25422