Environmental Education Centre Manager

Integration Resourcing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental education organization in Cape Town seeks a manager for its Environmental Education Centre. You will oversee program development, manage facilities, and lead a team to enhance educational outreach. Candidates should possess a relevant educational qualification, experience in teaching, and excellent leadership skills. The role offers the opportunity to drive community engagement and promote sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of experience as an educator in science or similar.
• Strong understanding of school curriculum and national education standards.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage programs for educational visitors at the Eco-Centre.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies for the Center.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs.

Skills

Leadership

Program development

Communication skills

Financial management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualification in education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

We are looking for someone to manage an Environmental Education Centre, its venue hire facilities and programs, so as to provide a training facility, service of advice, education to schools and Committee

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to and develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate educational programs for the various levels of learners that visit the Eco-Centre.
• Research and develop educational programmes, worksheets and resources for schools and community groups.
• Develop educational displays and facilitate the use of technology for interactive learning.
• Develop and deliver talks to the wide range of user and interest groups.
• Manage the support and information offered to the general day visitors.
• Manage the implementation of educational guided tours
• Research opportunities for outreach programs and events.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of programs and write reports for management and external funding.
• Manage and co-ordinate the operational aspects of the Eco-Centre which would include administration, budgets, financials, marketing and communication, staffing and maintenance of the facility and equipment.
• Manage team to effectively meet the EcoCentre’s objectives.
• Supervise staff by determining workloads and schedules to ensure that all operational activities are following standard operating procedures.
• Ensure that safe work practices and standard operating procedures are followed.
• Assist in the performance evaluations of subordinate personnel.
• Carry out on site job training and development of subordinate personnel.
• Manage bookings for the facilities (venue hire and events) and guided tours.
• Maintain the building and equipment in good working order.
• Manage budgets for the operation of the EcoCentre, projects and educational programmes and exhibits.
• Market the Eco-Centre as a visitor destination and a leading environmental facility.
• Network and meet with relevant educational institutions and community groups to promote and market the educational programs/EcoCentre.
• Develop and implement a strategy to promote the Centre and its offerings through use of the internal marketing and media platforms including social media, print media and online.
• Develop electronic brochures and printed literature for the purpose of marketing the educational programs.
• Market the venues hire facilities for suitable environmental training to promote the key objectives of the Trust.
• Identify and engage with potential donors, sponsors, and partners for the environmental educational programs and daily operations to ensure financial sustainability of Eco Centre.
• Proactively contribute as a member of the CCPOA team to achieve companywide strategies and objectives.

Desired Experience & Qualification

A relevant tertiary qualification in the education field

• 2 – 3 years’ experience as an educator, within the field of maths/science/biology or similar
• Strong understanding of school systems, school curriculum and national education standards
• Ability to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement.
• Strong management and organisational skills and experience are essential.
• Strong people skills and ability to work with a wide variety of audiences.
• Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to convey a message.
• Sound financial & budget management skills
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate staff.
• The ability to work within a team.
• Must be in possession of a code 8 driver’s licence
• Must be computer literate (MS Office)