Primary Roles:
I. Serve as the public education coordinator for the GCBO.
• Responsible for designing and leading GCBO’s environmental education programs
• Teaching environmental topics to school groups, visiting organizations,
volunteers, and the general public
• Providing effective oral and written presentations on and off property
• Providing high-quality education experiences for Sanctuary visitors
• Help develop and manage special events such as Spring Fling, Kid’s Summer Bird
Camp and XHX
• Perform various other tasks as assigned

II. Serve as the marketing and outreach coordinator for GCBO
• Develop and disseminate marketing programs for the GCBO via various platforms
• Handle electronic media such as Facebook, etc.
• Write and send out press releases
• Assist with updating website (WordPress)
• Publish our monthly eNews (Constant Contact), and Bird of the Month
• Coordinate and write for our weekly Nature Notes
• Help organize and write for our bi-annual Gulf Crossing newsletter
• Help organize special events

III. Serve as the volunteer coordinator for GCBO
• Rebuild and implement an improved volunteer system
• Coordinate our volunteer events and efforts
• Recruitment and training of volunteers
• Record volunteer hours

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Experience in wildlife/bird, birding, conservation, and education program
development
• Skill in writing and verbal presentations
• Skill with personal computers, including PowerPoint
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate clearly on the phone
• Ability to coordinate with co-workers, media representatives, agency
personnel, corporate representatives and community leaders
• Ability to exercise initiative and work both independently as well as a team
member
• Administrative and marketing skills
• Experience with WordPress websites, and Constant Contact eblasts a plus

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in environmental education or a natural history discipline is preferred
• Bilingual with Spanish skills preferred but not required
• Experience with marketing and/or fundraising preferred
• Can-do attitude is a must
• Love of birds is a must, birder preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Background check required

POSITION INFORMATION:

Applications due: January 31, 2019
Position will be housed at the GCBO headquarters, Lake Jackson, Texas.
This is a full time, permanent position.
Salary and benefits will be based upon qualifications, but listed as $35,000 annually. Health insurance is offered (75%-25%)