Environmental Education & Stormwater Outreach Lead

Beaufort County South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County is seeking an Environmental Education Specialist to develop and deliver programs for children, families, and youth groups, promoting wetlands, native habitats, and wildlife protection. You will lead interpretive activities, school partnerships, and community outreach.

Responsibilities include organizing events, applying for grants, ensuring regulatory compliance, and training county staff. Valid state driver’s license required; background check and drug screening may apply.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's degree or education and training equivalent to two years of college education in business, liberal arts, or any field other than engineering or the hard sciences.
• Over one year and up to and including two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Research ideas and develop environmental education programs and itineraries for children, families, and youth organizations (scouts, 4-H, etc.).
• Educates the public on environmental topics through programs, activities, interpretive displays, and outreach.
• Maintains professional and positive relationships with outside agencies through written and verbal communications.
• Organizes and assists with special projects, tours and events such as Earth Day, America Recycles Day, Stormwater Awareness Week Events, and cleanup events.
• Develop and implement environmental education programs as needed, including those related to public works, waste stream diversion, anti-litter initiatives, stormwater management, school-based education, summer camps, and educational foundations.
• Assists in supporting local, state, and federal compliance initiatives.
• Prepares and submits education grant applications, implements approved grant projects, and completes all required reporting.
• Participates in continuing education and training programs.
• Conducts training programs for Beaufort County staff and residents.
• Wears mascot uniforms as needed.
• Conducts research to support improvements to Beaufort County's environmental programs.
• Assists the Program Manager with data analysis, goal and objective development, and public relations efforts.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree or education and training equivalent to two years of college education in business, liberal arts, or any field other than engineering or the hard sciences

Job description

Beaufort County is seeking an Environmental Education Specialist to develop and deliver programs for children, families, and youth groups, promoting wetlands, native habitats, and wildlife protection. You will lead interpretive activities, school partnerships, and community outreach.

Responsibilities include organizing events, applying for grants, ensuring regulatory compliance, and training county staff. Valid state driver’s license required; background check and drug screening may apply.