GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Education & Outreach Manager is a threefold positon.  The position is responsible for managing all:  education programs and events; outreach and advertising; the volunteer program.  

Primary Roles: (more or less equally focused upon)

I.  Serve as the public education coordinator for the GCBO.

• Responsible for developing and implementing 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 Xtreme Hummingbird Xtravaganza
• 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 newspaper column 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
• Recruit new volunteers
• Develop training programs
• Record volunteer hours

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Experience in wildlife/bird, birding, conservation, and environmental education program development and performance
• Skill in writing and verbal presentations
• Skill with personal computers, including PowerPoint
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle noisy work environment and interruptions  
• 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
• Outgoing, friendly, people person a must

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
• Willingness to work some weekends and after hours
• Love of birds is a must, birder preferred
• Valid driver’s license required (must be able to obtain TX DL if using GCBO vehicles)
• Background check required