Water Education Coordinator

Salary: $48,006.40 – $55,037.80

Closing Date: March 25, 2024 12:00PM MDT

Application: https://tinyurl.com/watershededucationcoordinator 

Summary Statement
The City of Boise Public Works Department is seeking an experienced environmental education professional to join our team in the position of WaterShed Education Coordinator. The WaterShed is a state-of-the-art Water Education Center located at the West Boise Water Renewal Facility. This position is 50% water-based education and teaching, with additional responsibilities in volunteer management and event coordination.

• Coordinates and provides environmental educational programs at The WaterShed Education Center
• Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of place-based environmental educational programs, events and volunteer opportunities that meet the needs and interests of the community
• This position works under general direction

Boise is pretty awesome. Urban and outdoorsy. Wild and relaxing. Friendly and unforgettable. The City provides top notch healthcare for you and your family at little to no cost. Plus, an actual pension plan, 401k matching, a wellness program, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and more. Imagine that.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, science or related field, and
• 3 years of environmental education experience, or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Master’s degree in education, communications, science, or a related field
• Experience in teaching, facilitating groups, public speaking, and climate change communication
• Managing volunteers and project management and development in a related position
• Ability and willingness to interact and engage with stakeholders and customers of all ages
• Bilingual English/Spanish oral proficiency

Level of Knowledge:

• Standards, practices and trends in the field of environmental educational programming, program implementation and evaluation
• Environmental studies, including local environmental issues
• Basic marketing and public relations practices

Ability To:

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate environmental education programs and events
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Work with a broad customer demographic to coordinate community, business and volunteer groups
• Work independently under general supervision
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance and express ideas clearly and concisely
• Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation