Education Coordinator

National Park Trust•Rockville, MD

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

National Park Trust believes our public parks, lands, and waters should be cared for, enjoyed by, and preserved by all for current and future generations. We accomplish this goal through our mission to preserve parks today and to create park stewards for tomorrow. National Park Trust protects our national parks and expands access to public lands and water, so the next generation grows up connected to America’s parks. By safeguarding places before they are threatened and opening the door to meaningful park experiences, we turn access into lifelong care. This position requires candidates to demonstrate enthusiasm and the ability to lead K-12 students of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities in outdoor learning. Strong interpersonal communication skills are a must for maintaining positive partnerships with stakeholders. Individuals must be able to manage multiple projects and programs independently. Candidates must be based in the D.C. metropolitan area. The Education Coordinator would work with other members of the Youth and Family Programs team on several of the Park Trust’s national youth programs, including the Buddy Bison School Program, Kids to Parks Day, and other grant-based park experience programs (supporting 250+ schools). The Education Coordinator works directly with teachers of their assigned schools, parks, and other partner organizations to develop, curate, and execute experiential education programs.

Requirements

4-year college degree from an accredited college or university.
Prior teaching or informal education experience is strongly desired.
Passion for parks and the outdoors.
Strong communication skills (written, phone, and in-person).
Excellent organization skills, with the ability to multitask and pay attention to details.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team or independently, as needed.
Creative and open to expressing new ideas to improve programming and troubleshoot issues.
Proficient in Microsoft and Google suites of applications.
Basic understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
Willing to be flexible with hours depending on the organization's needs, including out-of-state travel and occasional weekend travel and work.
Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check.
Must be willing to be certified in first aid training.
Valid driver’s license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

Assist in all aspects of the Park Trust’s expanding national outdoor youth education programs.
Administer and coordinate in-person and virtual park experiences for assigned Buddy Bison schools nationwide.
Facilitate logistics, act as the program lead with parks, schools, and various program partners, prepare trip informational sheets, and track funding use for Buddy Bison schools.
Prepare written reports for Buddy Bison trips and maintain clear communication regarding all trip details with the Senior Director of Youth Programs.
Contribute to regularly scheduled youth program meetings and monthly staff meetings.
Develop educational materials, including lesson plans, videos, toolkits, newsletters, and social media posts.
As needed, assist in implementing the annual Kids to Parks National School Grants.
Maintain an organized collection of photos, teacher testimonials, student work, and other collateral for use in development and marketing efforts.
Assist the development team with grant content and other fundraising materials as needed.
Assist communications team with social media content, newsletters, and website updates as needed.
Assist youth programs team with inventory purchase, stocking, shipments, and tracking.
Administer Buddy Bison mascot costume rental program, including contract management, scheduling, shipping, and cleaning.
Assist the Senior Director of Youth Programs in preparing materials for board reports.