Coastal Training & Engagement Coordinator

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Georgetown, SC, is seeking a Training Program Coordinator to lead the NOAA-funded Training and Engagement Program within the North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. You will design, coordinate, and deliver professional training and technical assistance for coastal decision-makers and partner organizations.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of related experience; master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, market, and implement training activities and provide relevant materials for coastal decision-makers to address priority coastal issues, based on needs assessments and market analyses.
• Provide or facilitate technical assistance for decision-maker audiences. Technical assistance may involve small-group interactions, such as ordinance, development plan, and/or grant reviews; community environmental assessments and training; or customized training on specialized subjects.
• Participate as a member of SC Coastal Information Network and other relevant state-wide and local program coordinating entities and provide regular program updates to committee members, program partners, and other training providers.
• Coordinate training program activities with other Reserve staff and complete other duties related to the mission of the Reserve as required.
• Contribute to the annual action plans and performance reports for the North Inlet – Winyah Bay NERR and participate in NERR Training & Engagement Program activities at state, regional, and national levels, including participating in the NERR System-wide integrated workshops, NERRS annual meetings, and NERRS Training and Engagement Program meetings.

Skills

Coastal ecosystems knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Planning and facilitation

Website design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Website design

Database skills

Job description

University of South Carolina in Georgetown, SC, is seeking a Training Program Coordinator to lead the NOAA-funded Training and Engagement Program within the North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. You will design, coordinate, and deliver professional training and technical assistance for coastal decision-makers and partner organizations.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of related experience; master’s degree preferred.