The Outreach & Education Coordinator (O&EC) works under the supervision of the Executive Director to coordinate, with the Center’s partners, implementation of the education and outreach actions of the Inland Bays Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP).  They collaborate closely with and support Center staff on research, restoration, policy, and fundraising efforts.  This individual develops programmatic funding and manages a small staff; currently one FT Communications Specialist and five seasonal instructors.  This individual is responsible for developing and distributing educational information across all media types and tracking the effectiveness of targeted education and outreach campaigns.  The O&EC is a strong communicator who is knowledgeable about watershed restoration and is able to motivate individuals and groups to take action to protect and restore the Inland Bays.

The O&EC builds an expanding network of diverse individuals and organizations that understand the importance of the Inland Bays and advocate for their restoration.  They inspire the public and decision-makers to make choices that improve the Inland Bays; to instill in stakeholders, teachers, students, and decision makers an environmental awareness; to promote watershed education in the school system; to produce all forms of educational media, programs, and seminars in cooperation with other non-profits, state agencies, communities, and institutes of higher education.  The O&EC creates a vibrant and creative media presence through the Center’s own print and electronic media, and by providing regular content to and maintaining positive relationships with local and regional media outlets.