Sonoma Water Education Program Specialist I
$7,179 - $8,727/Monthly
Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) is looking for an experienced educator to join their team as a Water Education Program Specialist. Multiple positions available!
As a Water Education Program Specialist I, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating water-related educational programs for students and teachers. You will work to enhance water literacy and foster a deeper understanding of water conservation through dynamic and interactive learning experiences. You will also be supporting community engagement efforts and the Lake Sonoma Visitor Center. Additional responsibilities include:
Planning, developing, and facilitating Next Generation Science Standards based environmental programs (content topics include water-use efficiency, water quality, storm drain pollution prevention, climate change, renewable energy, fishery restoration efforts, watershed awareness, and how our community gets drinking water)
Marketing programs to eligible teachers through various methods such as social media, flyers, and newsletters
Creating, marketing, and implementing professional development opportunities for teachers
Training team members on the curriculum and best teaching practices for the educational programs
Planning outreach activities for community events and creating and implementing contests
Assessing the success of educational programs and making changes to improve student learning, teacher satisfaction, equity, effectiveness, and relevancy
Preparing program reports and public-facing documents
Developing or modifying curriculum
The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with a collaborative, team-focused mindset and will also possess many of the following:
A teaching credential and experience working in classroom and outdoor settings
A Bachelor's degree with coursework in education, environmental studies, science, public relations, or a related field
Working knowledge of curriculum development, child development, Next Generation Science Standards, basic environmental science principles, marketing and graphic design, and public outreach programs
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud
Website editing and content development skills
The ability to work independently and in a team setting
Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking and writing skills are highly desirable
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 11/06/24.