Conservancy Educator

PALMETTO BLUFF INVESTMENTS LLC • Bluffton, SC

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About The Position

The Conservancy is looking for an environmental educator who can conduct educational programs for Palmetto Bluff residents, inn guests, and the public. This role blends environmental stewardship with human relations and acts as a bridge between people and nature. With this connection, the person hired for this role will be responsible for providing accurate ecological information in a professional manner to a wide audience ranging in age and background.

Implementing and executing educational programs is the primary responsibility of this role, but the person hired may also be tasked with assisting in surveys, research, and land and wildlife management projects when able.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and/or appropriate work experience working in biological science, or related field
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Competency in Word Processing, Excel, Powerpoint
• Expertise in the ecology of the Southeast
• Excellent research and analytic skills
• Valid drivers license required

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in ARCview GIS software preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and expand educational programs for owners, Inn guests, groups, and the public
• Creating and executing an annual Calendar of Events for the Conservancy
• Handling all functions of these events, including arrangements for signups, speakers, housing, payment, program fees, etc.
• Publicizing events and summarizing the event in writing and with photos.
• Creating and sending out the weekly newsletter for the Conservancy.
• Maintaining and updating a list of Conservancy offerings on the PB website and the member calendar
• Assist with surveys and research being conducted at PBC
• Build and maintain the PBC databases for event attendance and volunteers/volunteer hours.
• Creating content for the PBC Facebook group and providing content for Palmetto Bluff Marketing.
• Assist with maintaining the Conservancy’s native plant gardens.

Benefits

• We offer excellent benefits, including an incredible employer contribution towards medical, dental, and vision coverage which begins on the 1st of the month following your date of hire!
• Other benefits include a 401(k) Plan, with an employer matching contribution, paid life & disability coverage, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level