Educator

ECOEXPLORATORIO INC; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

EcoExploratorio, Inc. seeks an Education Programs Coordinator to develop and run the museum's education and public programming in Puerto Rico. The role covers lectures, family and school programs, and outreach tied to the museum's collection.

A Bachelor's degree with relevant experience, strong public speaking and leadership, and bilingual Spanish/English are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and multitasking in a nonprofit setting complete the profile.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with relevant experience.
• Strong public speaking and group management skills.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out education and public programs (lectures, family, community and school programs).
• Lead community outreach and curriculum around the museum collection.
• Contributes to capacity-building research and materials development.
• Develops workshops, lectures, seminars, and capacity-building programs.
• Other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Public speaking

Group management

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: $28,000.00 To $30,000.00 Annually

Job Description

The EcoExploratorio, Inc. is a non-profit educational and charitable community organization. Its purpose is to establish, maintain and operate STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and resilience programs through different platforms. These range from a science museum, to promoting and developing the study of science and related disciplines in Puerto Rico. EcoExploratorio advances the scientific literacy and resiliency of the population and strengthens Puerto Rico's workforce. EcoEx is a one-stop center that offers capacity building for all ages on resilience, science, technology, mathematics, and engineering in Puerto Rico. Our mission is to inspire people to explore, share and protect the natural environment through science, engineering, mathematics, and technology.

Below are the responsibilities of the person occupying the position as well as minimum requirements (academic and experience).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and carrying out all of the education and public programs, e.g., lectures, family, community and school programs.
• At times will be in charge of their institution’s community outreach programs and writing curriculum around their museum’s collection.
• Contributes to capacity building research efforts and assists in the development and production of written capacity building materials.
• Develops workshops, lectures, seminars, symposia, and other capacity building programs.
• Other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with relative experience
• Experience and expertise in public speaking and group management skills
• Strong leadership skills and capability
• Fully bilingual (written and spoken) – Spanish and English
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task

EcoExploratorio does not tolerate discrimination based on the protected bases of race; color; religion; sex, including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity or gender expression; national origin; sexual orientation; physical or mental disability; age; protected genetic information; status as a parent marital status; or political affiliation.

The above information has been formulated to describe the nature and general level of the tasks expected to be performed by the person who will be selected for the position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities related to the performance of the functions of the position. EcoExploratorio reserves the right to amend and adjust this document according to institutional needs.