CHNEP Conservation Specialist
About The Position
As a CHNEP Conservation Specialist, you play a vital role in protecting and restoring Southwest Florida's estuaries while inspiring others to become environmental stewards. Your work directly supports the Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership's mission through education, outreach, community engagement, and conservation initiatives. The impact you'll make: Every event you organize, every volunteer you inspire, and every educational experience you create helps build a more informed, engaged, and environmentally responsible community. Your efforts will help protect our estuaries, strengthen conservation partnerships, and ensure a healthier future for Southwest Florida's natural resources. Join us and help educate, engage, inspire, and protect the places that make our region unique.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Conservation Biology, Environmental Studies/Sciences, or Environmental Policy
- An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience will be considered
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Lead engaging public events, workshops, and trainings that help residents understand and protect our region's natural resources.
- Translate environmental science into meaningful stories and educational content through social media, videos, publications, presentations, and outreach campaigns.
- Develop hands-on environmental education activities and presentations that spark curiosity and encourage stewardship among diverse audiences.
- Coordinate volunteers, support citizen engagement programs, and collaborate with community partners to expand conservation impact throughout the region.
- Contribute to environmental restoration projects and conservation initiatives that improve the health of local waterways, habitats, and wildlife.
- Serve as a welcoming ambassador for CHNEP by responding to public inquiries, sharing information, and helping people connect with conservation opportunities.
- Communicate scientific and environmental concepts in ways that are engaging, accessible, and meaningful to audiences with diverse backgrounds and levels of expertise.
- Design and deliver hands-on educational activities, presentations, and outreach experiences that inspire learning and environmental stewardship.
- Coordinate logistics for outreach programs, including scheduling, materials preparation, curriculum updates, and event support to ensure successful public engagement opportunities.
- Build positive relationships with volunteers, community members, partner organizations, and stakeholders through professional, welcoming, and collaborative interactions.
- Research environmental topics and translate technical information into clear written materials, presentations, reports, and educational resources.
- Utilize technology and communication tools to support outreach efforts, maintain records, distribute information, and evaluate program effectiveness.
- Plan, organize, and support meetings, workshops, trainings, and community events that further CHNEP's conservation and education goals.
- Exercise sound judgment, organization, and problem-solving skills while managing multiple priorities and projects.
- Collaborate with colleagues and partners to develop innovative approaches that expand community awareness and participation in conservation initiatives.
- Produce high-quality written communications that are accurate, well-organized, and tailored to a variety of audiences.
- Review information, educational materials, and outreach products to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with CHNEP goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
