[SEMCO] Buzzards Bay Coalition - Job Opportunity

[Stephanie Trott]

Position Available



*Outdoor Educator*



*Background*

The Buzzards Bay Coalition is a non-profit, membership organization
dedicated to the protection, restoration, and sustainable use and enjoyment
of Buzzards Bay and its watershed. The organization works to improve the
health of the Bay ecosystem for all through education, conservation,
research and advocacy. The Coalition works throughout the entire Buzzards
Bay watershed to protect the region’s coastal, river, and drinking water
quality and the upland forests, wetlands and streams that support a healthy
watershed/bay ecosystem. We are supported by 9,300 members and hundreds of
volunteers.



Key to a clean, healthy Bay is an engaged community that values our local
environment, understands the threats that Buzzards Bay faces and their own
role in protecting it. In support of our mission, the Coalition is
committed to engaging the people of Southeastern Massachusetts in
discovering and connecting to the incredible natural resources of the
region. We seek to empower people of all ages and backgrounds to explore
and connect with the beaches, salt marshes and coves of Buzzards Bay as
well as the forests, rivers and streams of the watershed through hands-on,
outdoor exploration.



*Position Description *

The Buzzards Bay Coalition seeks an energetic, experienced, and talented
leader in outdoor education to develop, coordinate, and deliver outdoor
exploration programs for youth, families, and adults in the Buzzards Bay
watershed. These programs aim to foster discovery, connection, and active
stewardship among residents of the watershed. The position reports to the
VP of Community Engagement and will be a key team member in the Community
Engagement department.



The Outdoor Educator’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to,
the following:



   - Schedule, plan, coordinate logistics, and manage the delivery of all
   of the Coalition’s outdoor exploration programs, including:
      - Provide hands-on, inquiry-based, outdoor exploration programs for
      thousands of youth, primarily ages 8-11, each year. Programs are designed
      to provide an introduction to exploration and build a connection between
      youth and their local environment. These programs take place during the
      school day, after school, and during the summer and currently reach more
      than 4,000 youth in 12 communities each year.
      - Manage the Coalition’s Bay Adventures, our outdoor programs for
      families and adults. We offer over 100 Bay Adventures each year, and some
      of our more popular programs include Learn to Quahog and Itty Bitty Bay
      Explorers. The Outdoor Educator will be responsible for coordinating the
      delivery of our existing programs as well as developing creative and
      popular programs serving new audiences.
      - Management and care of program equipment and supplies.
   - While the Outdoor Educator will deliver much of the outdoor
   exploration programming, they will also be responsible for:
      - Supervising and training service members, interns, and seasonal
      staff in the development and delivery of programs and the recruitment and
      management of volunteers.
      - Building a base of volunteers to assist in the delivery of programs.
   - Carry out program tracking and evaluation and secure funding for
   future programs.
   - Facilitate professional development workshops for teachers on
   place-based, outdoor education and assist local elementary schools in the
   development of outdoor learning spaces.
   - Coordinate education outreach initiatives, including management of the
   Richard C. Wheeler Learning Center’s volunteers, aquaria, and events, and
   participation in local fairs and festivals.
   - Evening and weekend work is required. The position requires
   significant travel across the watershed, and the Outdoor Educator must have
   access to reliable transportation.



*Professional and Personal Qualifications *



·         Comfort with, and an excitement for, a wide range of outdoor
activities, including hiking, paddling, fishing, biking, etc.

·         A minimum of 3 years of experience in safely leading people of
all ages and backgrounds in outdoor exploration.

·         Experience training and managing volunteers, interns, and others
in delivering outdoor programs.

·         Strong communications skills including comfort with learners of
all ages and strong oral communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.

·         Comfort with working outside in all seasons and in various
weather conditions.

·         Bachelor’s degree or higher. Degrees in education, marine or
environmental science preferred but not required.

·         Knowledge of Buzzards Bay, the southeastern Massachusetts
landscape, watershed ecology and familiarity with local and regional issues
preferred.



*Salary/Benefits*



This full-time salaried position reports to the Vice-President of Community
Engagement. Competitive nonprofit salary plus benefits including employer
contributions towards Health Insurance and 401(k) Retirement plan and
access to supplemental benefits and gas reimbursement beyond the normal
commute.



*To Apply*



Please send a resume and cover letter, via email, to:



Mark Rasmussen, President

Buzzards Bay Coalition

114 Front Street

New Bedford, MA 02740

rasmussen at savebuzzardsbay.org



Online Listing:
http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/about-us/our-team/job-opportunities/#outdoor-educator



*The Buzzards Bay Coalition is an equal opportunity employer and actively
seeks a diverse pool of candidates in this search.*
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