Education Specialist

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Primary leadership responsibilities are bolded; cooperative responsibilities are not.

Watershed Education

Create and facilitate opportunities for individuals and groups to get involved with Plaster Creek Stewards work.
Develop and deliver watershed educational programs and presentations to diverse audiences (houses of worship schools farmers neighborhood associations businesses and other community groups).
Serve as liaison with participating Calvin University classes.
Represent PCS at neighborhood and community events in collaboration with the leadership team.
Assist the leadership team with logistics communication and public presentations to ensure the success of the public engagement events as well as the Green Team and Project GreenER programs.
Lead volunteers in restoration efforts as part of the leadership team.
Assist with greenhouse work and restoration project work as needed.

Administration

Manage the development of promotional materials posters newsletters signage website updates and social media for Plaster Creek Stewards. Collaborate with other team members as needed.
Facilitate logistics for events hosted by PCS each year (at least two: a fall event and a spring event) including scheduling catering promotions and volunteer recruitment.
Attend weekly meetings of the Plaster Creek Stewards leadership team collaborate in the strategic planning process and handle administrative duties for Plaster Creek Stewards activities as needed.

Partnership Development

Connect volunteers with watershed restoration opportunities through ongoing engagement active recruitment and regular communication.
Cultivate ongoing relationships with congregations schools and community organizations by supporting community champions and attending various community events and fairs.

FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT

1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.

2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith learning and student development.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including but not limited to race gender physical limitations class or religious perspectives.

Required Experience:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Primary leadership responsibilities are bolded; cooperative responsibilities are not.Watershed EducationCreate and facilitate opportunities for individuals and groups to get involved with Plaster Creek Stewar...