Stormwater Environmental Education Coordinator

Beaufort County; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Beaufort County is seeking an Environmental Education Specialist to deliver educational programs on wetlands, native habitats, and wildlife to children and adults. Responsibilities include creating itineraries, presenting programs, and coordinating outreach and events across the county.

The role requires an Associate’s degree or two years of college in any field other than engineering/science, plus over one year up to two years of related experience and a valid state driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of college education in any field except engineering or hard sciences.
• Over one year and up to two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Research ideas and develop environmental education programs for children, families, and youth organizations.
• Educate the public on environmental topics through programs and outreach.
• Maintain professional relationships with outside agencies via correspondence and meetings.
• Organize and assist with Earth Day, America Recycles Day, Stormwater Awareness Week and cleanup events.
• Develop and implement environmental education programs including public works, waste diversion, and stormwater topics.
• Assist with compliance initiatives at local, state, and federal levels.
• Prepare grants, report on grant outcomes, and manage reporting requirements.
• Provide training for Beaufort County staff and residents.
• Support data analysis, goal definition, and public relations efforts.

Education

Associate’s degree

Education and training equivalent to two years of college

Job description

Description

The purpose of this position is to conduct environmental education programs for children and adults about the importance of protecting wetlands, native habitat, and wildlife through interpretive programs.

Description

The purpose of this position is to conduct environmental education programs for children and adults about the importance of protecting wetlands, native habitat, and wildlife through interpretive programs.

Examples of Duties

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• 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.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

Special Certifications And Licenses

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.

• We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.