Environmental Education Centre Manager

Integration Resourcing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental education provider in Cape Town is looking for a manager for their Environmental Education Centre. The role involves overseeing educational programs, managing facilities and budgets, and marketing the centre as a premier destination. Candidates should hold a relevant qualification and have experience in education and management, along with strong communication skills. A code 8 driver’s licence and computer literacy are required.

Qualifications

• 2 – 3 years’ experience as an educator, especially in maths/science/biology.
• Strong understanding of school systems and national education standards.
• Ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate educational programs for visitors at the Eco-Centre.
• Develop educational displays and facilitate interactive learning.
• Market the Eco-Centre as a visitor destination.

Skills

Educational program development

Team management

Communication skills

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 Committees

This challenging and exciting role encompasses the following :

• 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 Eco-Centre’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 Eco-Centre, 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 / Eco-Centre.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in the education field
• 2 – 3 years’ experience as an educator, within the filed 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)