Field Station Education Coordinator

University of Akron • Akron, OH

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About The Position

Supports the efforts of The University of Akron Field Station by assisting with education programs which may be held at Bath Nature Preserve, Steiner Woods, Panzner Wetlands Wildlife Reserve and other off-site locations, including but not limited to Northeast Ohio K-12 schools, libraries, and The University of Akron Main campus. Assists with field trips and camps, exhibit creation, and with the preparation and implementation of special events. Communicates natural and cultural history, environmental, park related information to the public in person and through telephone, internet, park publications, social media, etc. Assists in maintaining a safe, clean work environmental for one's self, co-workers, and the public. Responds to hazardous situations and emergencies by taking corrective actions as capable and promptly notifying appropriate individuals and supervisory personnel. Plans and participates in stewardship activities and events including tree plantings, stream clean-ups, and invasive vegetation removal. Performs daily operational duties including, but not limited to, opening and closing building(s) and recording walk-in and program attendance. Assists in maintaining nature viewing areas and garden maintenance at the center. Citizen Science activities and monitoring (including, but not limited to, vegetation monitoring, pollinator surveys, amphibian, bird monitoring). Participates in field study activities e.g. bog monitoring and reptile/amphibian/mammal surveys. Other duties as assigned. Additional Position Information: Experience: One year experience working in a field station or similar environment. Education: Requires a Bachelor's Degree. Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please fill out an application and attach resume. Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on January 2, 2026. Compensation: Compensation for this position is commensurate with experience. FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt): United States of America (Non-Exempt) Union Affiliation (if applicable): For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed: Madilyn Otterbacher Email: [email protected] ________________________________________________________________________ Background Check Statement The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search. Non-Discrimination Statement The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. State of Residence Statement It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio. The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging our passion and expertise, we create innovative academic opportunities, support the well-being of our students and employees, and prioritize community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education. The University of Akron is a lifelong learning partner, recognizing and valuing diverse learning experiences and combining traditional classroom experiences with innovative and robust approaches. As Zips, we prioritize the well-being of our students and employees, cultivate a culture and community where all can flourish, and act as responsible stewards of our resources and infrastructure by leveraging data to differentiate our processes and systems. We leverage our urban campus as a responsive and reliable partner to identify and meet the needs of the region. We intentionally contribute to economic and workforce development and civic life through research, innovation and engagement to provide community-embedded experiential learning opportunities that will enhance the UA experience for all students. We welcome candidates who are passionate about shaping and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, experts, artists and leaders. For more information about The University of Akron or the Akron community please visit our About UA page. The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information.

Requirements

• One year experience working in a field station or similar environment
• Requires a Bachelor's Degree
• Application and resume

Responsibilities

• Assisting with education programs
• Assisting with field trips and camps
• Exhibit creation
• Preparation and implementation of special events
• Communicating natural and cultural history, environmental, park related information to the public
• Maintaining a safe, clean work environment
• Responding to hazardous situations and emergencies
• Participating in stewardship activities and events including tree plantings, stream clean-ups, and invasive vegetation removal
• Performing daily operational duties including opening and closing building(s) and recording walk-in and program attendance
• Assisting in maintaining nature viewing areas and garden maintenance at the center
• Citizen Science activities and monitoring
• Participating in field study activities e.g. bog monitoring and reptile/amphibian/mammal surveys
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave
• eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission
• All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)
• The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions
• Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b))

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees