OPS EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 37978019

State of Florida • NAPLES, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Naples, FL. The Field Trip Specialist will lead activities associated with, but not limited to, the development and delivery of educational and interpretive programs at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Environmental Learning Center (ELC) and field locations. This role will coordinate field trips for 5th, 7th, and 10-12th grade students. The specialist will collaborate with Education and other Rookery Bay staff to design and deliver programs for students, adults, casual visitors, tour groups, community organizations, summer camps, and special events. The position also performs essential duties in emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other emergency closing. Other related duties as required or directed may be assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, teachers, students and the public.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Effective customer service skills.
• Excellent communication (oral & written) skills.
• At least 1 year of verifiable related experience in educating student audiences (grades K-12) in an outdoor education setting.
• Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Adept in public speaking, group facilitation, and program coordination.
• Knowledge of educational program development and ability to design and deliver high quality interpretive programs to a variety of audiences.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities associated with, but not limited to, the development and delivery of educational and interpretive programs at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Environmental Learning Center (ELC) and field locations.
• Coordinate field trips for 5th, 7th, and 10-12th grade students.
• Collaborate with Education and other Rookery Bay staff to design and deliver programs for students, adults, casual visitors, tour groups, community organizations, summer camps, and special events.
• Performs essential duties in emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other emergency closing.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

Benefits

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements).
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial).
• Flexible Spending Accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed