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
• Developing and managing a wetland education program for the GCBO’s Sanctuary
• Providing effective oral and written presentations on and off property
• Providing high-quality education experiences for Sanctuary visitors
• Help developed and manage special events such as Spring Fling 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. 
• Assist with updating website
• Publish our eNews monthly eblast, and coordinate our bi-annual Gulf Crossing newsletter and weekly Nature Notes
• 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:

• Knowledge of wildlife, bird watching, 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

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in environmental education or a natural history discipline is preferred but not a must
• Bilingual with Spanish skills preferred 
• Experience with marketing and/or fundraising preferred
• A ‘can-do attitude is a must
• A love of birds is a must
• A valid driver’s license is required
• Passing a background check is required

POSITION INFORMATION:

Position must be filled by: June 30, 2017 (but may be sooner if possible)

Position will be housed at the GCBO headquarters, Lake Jackson, Texas. 

This is a full time, permanent position.