Place-Based Education Specialist & Community Stewardship Lead

Grand-Valley-State-University; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition waiver

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Grand Valley State University seeks a program specialist to support the Center for Educational Partnerships and PBSE initiatives. You will manage grants, develop proposals, and deliver professional learning for PK-12 educators and partners to advance place-based stewardship education.

The role emphasizes collaboration with campus staff and community stakeholders, with a focus on sustainability, equity, and high-impact learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field is required.
• 2+ years in K-12 focused classroom/programming and standards alignment.
• 2+ years delivering high-impact professional development for adult learners.
• PBSE principles familiarity and commitment.
• Strong written and verbal communication; organizational and conceptual skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement grant/funding requirements including budgeting and reporting.
• Collaborate to develop new grant/funding proposals.
• Develop, market, implement, and evaluate PBSE professional learning opportunities.
• Support PK-12 educators to develop and implement PBSE projects.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders to support program development and sustainability.

Skills

K-12 education experience

Grant/funding proposal development

Adult professional development

PBSE familiarity

Stakeholder collaboration

Presentation skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in educational leadership or related field

5+ years K-12 focused classroom experience

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Grand Valley State University seeks a program specialist to support the Center for Educational Partnerships and PBSE initiatives. You will manage grants, develop proposals, and deliver professional learning for PK-12 educators and partners to advance place-based stewardship education.

The role emphasizes collaboration with campus staff and community stakeholders, with a focus on sustainability, equity, and high-impact learning experiences.