Education Coordinator

Transylvania County•Nc 28712, NC

12h

About The Position

The Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking a detail-oriented, community-minded professional to support its mission through local education and outreach. The Education Coordinator develops, coordinates, and delivers soil- and water-based educational programs while providing administrative support to the district director, board, clients, and district operations. The role combines program delivery, public outreach, records and paperwork management, and support for county government, state-funded grants, and programs. The position involves working with students, teachers, community groups, public agencies, and clients. The employee attends relevant professional meetings and training to maintain knowledge of conservation practices and changing technical and administrative requirements. The position requires availability for monthly Board meetings on the third Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Department operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a lunch closure from noon to 1:00 p.m. The work is primarily sedentary, generally performed in a moderately noisy office environment, and has no exposure to environmental conditions.

Requirements

Associate degree and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and office assistance techniques.
Knowledge of the functions, methods, policies, and responsibilities of Soil and Water Districts in North Carolina.
Knowledge of budgeting, grant management, or local government practices.
Ability to present to students, teachers, community groups, or the public.
Strong writing skills for newsletters, reports, and grant documentation.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Ability to operate data-entry and personal-computer equipment and to type and transcribe dictation at a reasonable rate of speed.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, outside agencies, and the general public.
Successful completion of an SBI background check with required fingerprinting by the Sheriff’s Office.
Successful completion of the Transylvania County standard background check.
Successful completion of drug screening.
Ability to meet the job’s physical and communication demands, including sitting, using hands for handling and repetitive motions, standing, speaking or hearing, and occasional walking.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with organizations such as NC Cooperative Extension, NC Forest Service, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), NC Soil & Water Conservation Districts, FFA, 4-H, or environmental nonprofits.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and deliver educational programs, including annual classroom presentations for students from third grade through high school for the NC Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts’ annual contests.
Participate in county- and state-level Envirothon training and competitions.
Organize and participate in the district’s seventh-grade Conservation field days.
Coordinate teacher workshops, Resource Conservation Workshops for high school students, and other conservation-related presentations as needed.
Plan and coordinate department special events and programs, including the annual conservation awards banquet, land judging competitions, and presentations.
Assist the SWCD Board with monthly meetings by taking minutes, preparing information, developing publications, and relaying correspondence.
Prepare county financial forms and district paperwork, including timesheets, travel forms, forms for elected and appointed officials and staff, Board minutes, strategy and long-range plans, spot-check forms, quarterly billing, and state-required and grant paperwork.
Produce, publish, and distribute district outreach materials, including newsletters, press releases, brochures, advertisements, and monthly and annual reports.
Complete and maintain department forms, applications, reports, files, records, and procedure manuals.
Support county government administration and state-funded grants and programs, including assisting with county budget development and handling fund disbursements and receipts throughout the fiscal year.
Assist walk-in and phone clients, distribute relevant information, and direct clients to appropriate agencies as needed.
Attend county department head meetings in the District Director’s absence and attend SWCD, NC Association of SWCDs, NRCS, and other relevant professional meetings, classes, workshops, and lectures.
Serve on professional committees as needed, such as the Area 1 Education committee.
Perform other related duties as assigned.