Education Program Coordinator: Non-Profit Organization

About Colorado River Alliance:

Vision: A day when the Texas Colorado River is valued and protected by all.

Mission: To champion the long-term vitality of the Texas Colorado River.

Purpose: Reach every Texan with a message of the River’s importance.

The Colorado River Alliance (the Alliance) is a not-for-profit organization that champions the long-term vitality of the Texas Colorado River through education and engagement. (More info at www.ColoradoRiver.org.) We are seeking a Program Coordinator to coordinate logistics and relationships for several of the Alliance’s signature education initiatives: the Mobile River Program, Groundwater to Gulf, and Cleanups. A love of the Colorado River, teaching, and educating community members of all ages is also important for this role.

Position Description

The Program Coordinator’s principal duties focus on (1) coordinating the day-to-day operations and ongoing maintenance of a mobile science center, including electrical and computer systems, fuel and HVAC systems, technology-based exhibit functions, and trailer set-up and close-down; (2) coordinating and implementing a robust school and community-event Mobile River program; (3) coordinating and communicating with program partners to support the successful implementation of the Groundwater to Gulf Educator’s Institute; and (4) coordinating details of a community-wide cleanup.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Coordination

· Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Alliance’s Mobile River program including planning and execution of school-campus visits during the school year and deployment to public events.

· Provide on-site support to Mobile River school-campus and event visits including exhibit deployment; teacher training and orientation; exhibit supervision and curatorship; data collection; and teaching classroom curriculum.

· Maintain professional correspondence with educators and administrators for training sessions, program marketing, school-visit scheduling, program updates, and more.

· Conduct program evaluations, collect educator feedback and student test data, and communicate results and recommendations to managers, program partners, and other stakeholders.

· Support Groundwater to the Gulf by attending planning meetings, coordinating logistics, and participating in the event.

· Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, educators, and school districts to propel Mobile River and Groundwater to the Gulf programming and teacher utilization of associated teaching curriculum.

· Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with volunteers, transportation crew, community organizations, Partner Agencies, schools, and public-event coordinators.

· Drive the growth of bilingual programming to support Spanish-speaking visitors.

· Maintain all program files, databases, and teaching materials. Conduct inventory, maintain supply levels, and restock as necessary.

· Provide basic support and coordinate maintenance for the deployment and operation of a trailer-based educational exhibit system, including trailer slide-outs, wheelchair lift, generator and HVAC checks, computer systems, and fueling.

· Make occasional presentations to community groups, such as attendees at education conferences.

Volunteer Coordination

· Work closely with up to 6 volunteers and interns per programming season (fall, summer, spring), including training, professional and educational development, and active daily coaching.

· Coordinate Community Creek cleanups by updating volunteer registration, volunteer communication, supply prep and attending cleanup.

· Co-coordinate and implement volunteer and intern recruitment, training, and scheduling with the Alliance’s Program Team including annual volunteer-appreciation events.

General Alliance Responsibilities

· Work with Alliance staff on major events and projects as needed, such as Alliance fundraising events, Speaker Series luncheons, community-wide cleanups, and other “all hands-on deck” events.

· Represent the Alliance at volunteer and intern fairs to help spread its message and mission.

· Take on non-traditional office tasks as needed.

· Maintain a basic familiarity with current water issues and trends affecting the Texas Colorado River.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· Fully bilingual in Spanish and English.

· Bachelor’s degree, plus a minimum of one year’s experience of teaching school or managing in-school programs. Preference for more than one year’s teaching experience and specific background in public middle-school work.

· Must be highly motivated, energetic, deadline-oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities on a daily basis.

· Enjoy working with children and community members, and comfortable working closely and continuously with a variety of people on a day-to-day basis.

· Enjoy engaging the public during community events to discuss water science and conservation topics with a wide diversity of visitors.

· Preference for someone with a basic background in environmental science, aquatic science, or a relevant STEM discipline.

· Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong computer literacy (Word, Excel, online registration systems).

· Favorable results of all necessary background checks.

· Must have reliable transportation and availability to work some nights and weekends.

Position includes regular lifting of objects up to 40 lbs. and daily outdoor work..

Hourly range is between $19.23 to $26.44 an hour. Posting will remain open until position is filled; applications accepted on a rolling basis. Excellent benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; generous PTO program; 401(k) enrollment opportunity; mileage reimbursements; a hybrid work environment; and an office on Lady Bird Lake.

The Colorado River Alliance is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate based on age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin, socioeconomic class, or physical impairments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.23 - $26.44 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have the legal right to work in the US?
• Do you have the ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs?
• Do you have a basic background in environmental Science?

Experience:

• Managing Nonprofit Program: 7 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Austin, TX 78703 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX 78703: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $26