Naturalist - Program Coordinator
General Function
Under the direction of the Director of Education, the Education Coordinator develops, coordinates, and delivers educational programs and interpretive materials that advance the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center's mission. This role supervises education staff and volunteers while balancing program development, daily operations, and front-line educational experiences.
To apply please submit a resume, cover letter and contact information for 3 professional references. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide samples from past programs. The Starting pay range for this position is $25-$27 hourly.
Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities).
Interpretation and education
- Foster connections with wildlife and the natural world around us while highlighting the mission of AWCC
- Oversee booking and scheduling of field trip and outreach programming, meeting unique needs of schools, teachers, and students.
- Assist with staff scheduling to meet programming needs
- Track and report on programming and participation numbers
- Develop interpretive media using adobe illustrator
- Proof read and review interpretive materials and educational programming
- Coordinate and supervise education programs
- Education program development and facilitation
- Coordinate educational events for public
- Serve as a frontline interpreter and educator
Volunteers
- Recruit and supervise AWCC volunteers
- Track and report volunteer contribution data
Animal Care
- Feed, water, clean, and train for animals used in educational programs as needed
- Assist with animal care feedings and cleans as needed or requested
Research
- Assist with the Alaska Beluga Monitoring Partnership as a lead observer, ensuring minimum volunteer monitoring contributions are met.
Other Duties and Tasks
- Schedule will vary based on programming needs and season to include weekends, holidays, early morning, evenings, and over nights. Regular schedule will include weekends.
- Regular schedule will not exceed 40 hours per week. Exceptions exceeding 40 hours per week are subject to overtime.
- This position will serve as a backup Manager on Duty
- Willingness to support other departments as necessary
- Perform other duties as assigned