Coast Kids Program Director

Position Summary:

Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to serve as the Coast Kids Program Director. This full-time position leads ACT’s youth environmental education efforts through the Coast Kids program, which includes organizing and implementing the Nature Explorers Summer Enrichment Program, teaching in-school science programs across multiple counties, and coordinating engaging family-friendly outdoor events year-round.

Key Responsibilities:

● Summer Programming:
Plan, coordinate, and lead three to four weeks of the Nature Explorers outdoor summer camp, licensed by the Maryland Department of Health. Each camp day is held at a
different outdoor location across Worcester and Wicomico Counties.
● School Year Education:
Develop lesson plans and deliver high-quality environmental education programs to students across grade levels in public and private schools. Maintain and grow
educational partnerships with the Worcester County Board of Education and privatemschools; work to establish new partnerships in Wicomico and Somerset Counties.
● Monthly Family Events:
Organize and lead weekend environmental activities for Coast Kids families, such as kayaking trips, native bee nesting box construction, and birding outings.
● Communications & Outreach:
Engage Coast Kids members and the public through email, website updates, social media, and in-person outreach. Represent Coast Kids at community events.
● Administrative & Development Support:
Maintain the Coast Kids membership database, prepare quarterly reports, and support the Executive Director with grant writing and fundraising activities

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in a related field; i.e. environment, communications, education (required)
● Experience teaching and leading educational programs (preferred)
● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
● Passion for environmental education and working with children
● Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
● Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Wix, Mailchimp, and Watergrass (Salesforce-based database) preferred
● Clean criminal background check required
● Valid driver’s license required
● Ability to lift 40 lbs overhead and walk long distances outdoors
● Kayak instructor certification and First Aid/CPR certification (preferred)

Work Schedule:

This position is full-time, and in-person. Including occasional weekend and evening work to support events and outreach.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Assateague Coastal Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply.