Climate Education Integration & Community Engagement Coordinator
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Job Location:
Allegany, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
Salary: $30.00/hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
Contract Term: 10 Months
GRADE
HRLY 0008
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Park Service - Western Region - Flintstone MD 21530
Main Purpose of Job
The Department of Natural Resources Western Maryland Park Service Headquarters located inFlintstone MD is currently accepting applications for one (1) seasonal contractual Climate EducationIntegration & Community Engagement Coordinator. This 10-month position provides direct support for the Western Region selected candidate will provide educational and community engagement support to the Maryland Park Service in thecontext of developing managing and conducting science education and stewardship programs and materials. Theincumbent will support the conservation education program and support the development of climate resilience adaptationand mitigation educational materials and programming for the public and Department staff. The incumbent will alsoconduct and expand other environmental education programs for the Department that involve working with K-12 schoolson indoor and outdoor science investigations and student stewardship activities; programs engaging teachers and studentsin studying impacts of climate change; activities at Maryland State Parks and other DNR education priorities. This workwill require developing instructional materials based on the real science research and restoration work of DNR and otherstate and Federal agencies and aligned to current academic standards and teaching practices; delivering the materials tocommunity members and educators through professional development workshops; developing climate educationinstallations for parks; assisting with field experiences with students; collaborating with outside partners; and managingcomprehensive educational and stewardship programs.
The position requires working closely with staff from other units in DNR as well as with outside partners. This positionworks cooperatively with Maryland State Department of Education teachers and school system administrators throughout Maryland county environmental education centers and environmental educators and science/technical staff from otherstate federal and non-government organizations to develop and administer natural resource education and stewardshipprograms. This position will primarily work in the Flintstone area - MPS Western Region Headquarters Office - with someremote work available but will be heavily involved with state-wide programs and initiatives and may require occasionaltravel throughout the state of Maryland.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in environmental or natural resources sciences.
EXPERIENCE: Five years of experience or equivalent in park or natural resource related work interpretive programming public outreach and/or environmental education and two years of professional experience in climate education or community practice work is required for this position.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong artistic or graphic design skills with demonstrated proficiency in utilizing programs such as Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Publisher Canva and Adobe InDesign to create flyers brochures presentations or website content to inform and attract attention to initiatives programs or events;
- Experience working or volunteering at a local State or National Park including public outreach education or leading natural-resource related programs;
- Social science research experience (ie: survey development and analysis interviews etc.)
- Program evaluation experience (designing and interpreting evaluation data)
- Strong writing and research compilation skills;
- Excellent organizational skills including data management using spreadsheets (e.g. tracking program attendance) and information management on shared Google drives;
- Preference for any of the following or similar certifications: NA Certified Interpretive Guide Maryland Environmental Education Certification and/or Master Naturalist or Master Gardener Certification;
- Masters degree in natural resource-related field recreation and parks public relations or education.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle UTV or golf cart. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland and five points or fewer on their current driving record. Please note a provisional drivers license will not be accepted as the restrictions may interfere with the job requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants selected for employment may undergo an employment background investigation including but not limited to: employment reference check education verification driving record check (if the position requires employees to drive a vehicle) and a criminal history check including fingerprinting. Should the position you are in consideration for require an employment driving or criminal history check continued employment will be contingent on the results.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions of this position.
For education obtained outside the U.S. a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources Human Resources 580 Taylor Avenue C-3 Annapolis MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.
If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment please contact Emilee Knott at .
Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions.
Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue Annapolis MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions as a result of technical difficulties will be accepted.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Experience
- Data Collection
- Microsoft Publisher
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
