Estuario Project Coordinator- Public Outreach and Education

Estuario; San Juan (PR); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Estuario is seeking an on-site Project Coordinator for Public Outreach and Education at the Condado Lagoon Natural Estuarine Reserve in San Juan. You will educate the public on lagoon restoration and engage with users and stakeholders to support the estuary's protection and conservation.

Responsibilities include developing outreach programs, coordinating events, and collaborating with the Education and Communications teams to promote activities to diverse audiences in bilingual English/Spanish

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Ecology, Education, or related fields.
• Excellent public speaking and communication skills.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

Aufgaben

• Develop and coordinate education and outreach programs for Condado Lagoon.
• Organize events, workshops, and tabling to educate the public on lagoon restoration.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders including government, nonprofits, and local businesses.
• Coordinate with Education and Communications teams to promote activities.

Jobbeschreibung

Estuario Project Coordinator- Public Outreach and Education

The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership (Estuario) is seeking qualified applicants for the Estuario Project Coordinator- Public Outreach and Education to work onsite at the Condado Lagoon Natural Estuarine Reserve to educate on the importance of the Lagoon and engage with its users and the general public.

In 2013, through Law No. 112, the Condado Lagoon was designated an estuarine reserve by the Government of Puerto Rico. This legislation established a commission for community management and the development of the Conservation Management Plan for the Condado Lagoon Estuarine Reserve. The co‑management of the lagoon is guided by this plan and is meant to attend to the critical issues impeding the sustainability of the management plan through actions related to Coordination, Education and Awareness, Vigilance and Compliance, Fiscal status, and Ordinate of Aquatic Uses.

The Estuario Project Coordinator for Public Engagement will work onsite at the Condado Lagoon and carry out an ongoing education and awareness program emphasizing the importance of protecting and conserving the Lagoon through activities and events. These activities will implement actions that restore and conserve the quality of the Condado Lagoon and actively engage the public in water restoration.

ABOUT THE SAN JUAN BAY ESTUARY PARTNERSHIP

The Corporation for the Conservation of the San Juan Bay Estuary is a 501(c)3 non‑profit organization that operates the San Juan Bay Est4uary Partnership, or Estuario. Established in 1994, we are the only tropical and non‑continental location within the National Estuary Program (NEP) under Section 320 of the Clean Water Act. The Estuario operates as a partnership committed to their collective responsibility to restore and conserve the waters and associated ecosystems of the San Juan Bay Estuary and its watershed as a sustainable axis of social and economic development. Estuario’s work is guided by a master restoration plan known as the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for the San Juan Bay Estuary.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and carry out an action plan to that is approved by the Supervisor to engage users of the Condado Lagoon with events and activities that inform and educate about restoration and ecological aspects of the Condado Lagoon, ensuring there is Estuario representation during all high usage times.
• Proactively identify, coordinate, and carry out activities that would advance the implementation of the CCMP and the Conservation Management Plan for the Condado Lagoon Estuarine Reserve and coordinate with other collaborators for this purpose as needed. This may include:
• Inventory of flora and fauna in collaboration with the community and its users;
  • Develop and/or review educational materials to share with users of the Condado Lagoon, the general public, and/or local business owners;
  • Coordinate and carry out Cine Estuario events;
  • Coordinate and carry out strategic tabling events to engage the users of the Lagoon and/or the general public and to share printed materials, brochures, images; and
• Engage targeted audiences (including but not limited to, business owners, partner organizations, volunteers, outdoor recreation audiences, schools, etc.) to participate in activities that emphasize the importance of protecting and conserving the Condado Lagoon for the San Juan Bay Estuary ecosystem in coordination with the Education team.
• Work onsite during high usage times at the Condado Lagoon in representation of the Estuario and carry out an ongoing education and awareness program emphasizing the importance of protecting and conserving the Lagoon through activities and events.
• Develop educational materials for various target audiences that raise awareness about and emphasize the importance of the RNELC to the estuary ecosystem, including conducting workshops/activities about the flora/fauna found in the Condado Lagoon, stewardship/cultural events, and other related topics.
• Coordinate meetings with the Amigos de la Laguna, including developing the agenda, sending invitations, reserving the meeting space, support in documenting meeting minutes, and sharing relevant materials before the meeting.
• Coordinate and carry out at least 11 monthly Cine Estuario events.
• Coordinate and carry out at least 11 weekend events to promote low‑impact recreational/educational activities at the Condado Lagoon.
• Coordinate with the Communications team to promote activities.
• Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders to ensure activities/events have the required permits and/or documentation.

Required Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Ecology, Education, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of the estuarine ecosystems, particularly the San Juan Bay Estuary and the Condado Lagoon.
• Familiar with the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for the SJBE.
• Excellent public speaking

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in community engagement, environmental education, or event coordination.
• Proven track record of organizing public outreach activities, workshops, or tabling events.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders including government agencies, nonprofits, and local businesses.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Spanish and English.
• Ability to effectively engage and educate the public on ecological and restoration topics.
• Comfortable speaking to groups and facilitating workshops or community meetings.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to develop and execute action plans based on Education Manager input.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams (Education, Communications) and external partners.
• Leadership skills to mobilize volunteers and community members.
• Willingness to work outdoors during high‑usage times (weekends, holidays, evenings).
• Comfortable representing Estuario onsite and interacting with Lagoon users.

Language Required:

Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

Sources of funding:

The Corporation for the Conservation of the San Juan Bay Estuary is a 501(c)3 non‑profit organization that operates the San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership. The Corporation for the Conservation of the SJBE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetics. MBE/WBE and other certified minorities and small businesses are encouraged to apply.