Education Specialist

Plaster Creek Stewards seeks to reconcile relationships between people and the natural world by restoring health and beauty to the Plaster Creek Watershed. As an initiative of Calvin University and in partnership with our community neighbors, we focus on research, education and engagement, and ecological restoration practices. 

The Education Specialist will be responsible for coordinating education activities and materials, cultivating relationships with community partners, and assisting with administrative functions for Plaster Creek Stewards (PCS). The purpose of this work is to support the implementation of the PCS strategic plan, which focuses on research, education and outreach, and restoration activities.

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, neighborhood associations, businesses, and other community groups).
• Serve as liaison with participating Calvin University faculty/staff/students.
• 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.

Wages/Benefits

$21/hour plus benefits, PTO, and holidays

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.