Bachelor's degree in one of the following: Biology, Ecology, Marine Science, Education, Engineering, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Conversation, or Geography
Valid driver's license
Master's degree and 2-8 years of experience in education or outreach activities.
Previous work in formal or non-formal education settings.
Knowledge of coastal Louisiana.
Additional Information:
Some travel and irregular hours are required (10-15%).
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Job Posting Title:
Engagement Coordinator
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUAM ORED - SG - Education & Engagement Program (Danielle DiIullo (00004887))
Work Location:
0233 Sea Grant Building
Pay Grade:
Professional
Job Description:
The Louisiana Sea Grant Engagement Coordinator will lead and coordinate stewardship and public outreach efforts for the Education & Engagement Unit. Working closely with other departments and units, this role will be the primary contact leading Coastal Roots and other stewardship programs within the department. The Coordinator will manage these programs from school engagement to site coordination and program expansion. Additionally, the Coordinator will host teacher trainings, develop educational materials, and support the development of public outreach initiatives and other Education & Engagement programming to address the Sea Grant priority of advancing environmental literacy and workforce development. This position requires organization, collaboration, and strong leadership to successfully launch and sustain existing and emerging programming.
Job Responsibilities:
Manages the implementation of the Coastal Roots program, including, but not limited to communicating with participating schools, coordinating plantings at restoration sites, conducting yard inspections, maintaining records, purchasing supplies, and further developing the program. Coastal Roots is a partnership between many different organizations and schools, and it requires strong communication and collaboration skills. (45%)
Develop and curate educational resources and trainings associated with Sea Grant's stewardship portfolio, including, but not limited to projects like Coastal Roots, Native Fish in the Classroom, and our marine debris. Disseminate this information to various audiences across coastal Louisiana including coordination with Sea Grant extension personnel to extend educational activities into other regions of Louisiana. (20%)
Participates in the planning and preparation for project-based and place-based learning initiatives, including, but not limited to Ocean Commotion, Wetland Days, LaDIA, and citizen/community science projects. This includes leading efforts withing these initiative and supervising participating partners such as Sea Grant personnel, faculty, graduate students, and teachers supporting tasks with education activities. (15%)
Develops, organizes, and supervises education endeavors highlighting Sea Grant-supported research activities, which could include lesson plans,or other educational content. Supervises 2-4 students providing support to LA Sea Grant Education and Engagement program. (10%)
Other duties as assigned. (10%)
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