Field Station Education Coordinator
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Job Summary
Supports the efforts of The University of Akron Field Station by assisting with education programs which may be held at Bath Nature Preserve Steiner Woods Panzner Wetlands Wildlife Reserve and other off-site locations including but not limited to Northeast Ohio K-12 schools libraries and The University of Akron Main campus.
Assists with field trips and camps exhibit creation and with the preparation and implementation of special events.
Communicates natural and cultural history environmental park related information to the public in person and through telephone internet park publications social media etc.
Assists in maintaining a safe clean work environmental for ones self co-workers and the public. Responds to hazardous situations and emergencies by taking corrective actions as capable and promptly notifying appropriate individuals and supervisory personnel.
Plans and participates in stewardship activities and events including tree plantings stream clean-ups and invasive vegetation removal.
Performs daily operational duties including but not limited to opening and closing building(s) and recording walk-in and program attendance.
Assists in maintaining nature viewing areas and garden maintenance at the center.
Citizen Science activities and monitoring (including but not limited to vegetation monitoring pollinator surveys amphibian bird monitoring).
Participates in field study activities e.g. bog monitoring and reptile/amphibian/mammal surveys.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional Position Information:
Experience: One year experience working in a field station or similar environment.
Education: Requires a Bachelors Degree.
Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position please fill out an application and attach resume.
Application Deadline: Review of applicants will beginon January 2 2026.
Compensation: Compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
For assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Madilyn OtterbacherEmail:
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health welfare and safety of all students employees and visitors on our campus. As such all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.
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
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