Freshwater Conservation Community Manager

Ultipro; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Engagement Coordinator at Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute advances freshwater conservation across Tennessee by building community stewardship, delivering science-based initiatives, and expanding public participation in restoration projects.

You will develop engagement plans, coordinate events like Conservation Nights, partner with schools and landowners, and help monitor water quality through community science programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of two years in community outreach, volunteer coordination, event planning, or environmental education.
• Certification in Project WET, Project WILD, and/or Georgia Adopt-A-Stream or similar programs, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain relationships with communities throughout the state.
• Develop, evaluate, and adapt community engagement plans.
• Collaborate with departments and communities to host Conservation Nights and other events.
• Compile and share information about land use practices to protect freshwater health.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to contribute content to social media, newsletters, and web updates.
• Prepare and deliver key conservation messages to host guests touring the Aquarium Institute.
• Collaborate with partners to develop statewide water quality monitoring programs.
• Assist with tracking and evaluating outcomes of community engagement programs.

Skills

Effective communication

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Community Engagement Coordinator at Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute advances freshwater conservation across Tennessee by building community stewardship, delivering science-based initiatives, and expanding public participation in restoration projects.

You will develop engagement plans, coordinate events like Conservation Nights, partner with schools and landowners, and help monitor water quality through community science programs.