EDUCATION COORDINATOR, LAKE SUPERIOR NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jan 27, 2021
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Job no: 230871-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: EXT/ANR/NR/NERR/LSNERR
Location: Superior
Categories: Agricultural, Animal, Biological and Life Sciences, Extension, Outreach, Public Engagement, Management/Supervisory
Position Summary:
The Education Coordinator (EC) is the education program manager and lead educator at the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve (LSNERR). The EC strategically plans, coordinates, evaluates, and manages funding for LSNERR-led environmental education that serves PK-12 and post-secondary students, visitors and community members, and mentoring-based teacher professional development. They direct day-to-day operation of the Lake Superior Estuarium exhibit hall and lead interpretive planning. As the direct supervisor of the Education Specialist and in collaboration with other program leadership at the Reserve, the EC develops and leads meaningful educational opportunities responsive to community, partner and watershed needs. The EC demonstrates advanced communication skills and models educational best practices in program planning, promotion and delivery, while coordinating nationally with other National Estuarine Research Reserve System education program managers and NOAA staff. They work collaboratively to include diverse perspectives in programs and to serve diverse audiences, including First Nations. Through this work, the EC increases public understanding of, connection to and support for the St. Louis River Estuary and the Lake Superior watershed.
Based on the St. Louis River Estuary in Superior, WI, the 16,697-acre Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve is one of 29 reserves in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. The Reserve is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension and is supported through a network of innovative regional partnerships. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides federal leadership and guidance to the Reserve system.
This position is a part of the Division of Extension Natural Resources Institute. The Natural Resources Institute works at the crossroads of communities, natural resources and agriculture to empower individuals and communities to make informed decisions that benefit our shared natural resources.
Position Duties:
List of Duties
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:
A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in environmental education or interpretation, museum studies, water resources, natural resource management, conservation, or a related field is required. A Masters degree is preferred.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
Required:
1. At least five years of experience conducting educational programming related to the environment, science and/or natural resources, especially watersheds or water resources
2. One year of experience providing oversight of and supervision in an environmental, youth or community development, or education-related program
3. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills that contribute to positive and productive workplace relationships, effective leadership and sustained partnerships;
4. Evidence of the ability to build effective relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity
Preferred:
1. Knowledge of ecology, history and resource management issues related to Lake Superior, the Great Lakes and estuaries
2. Experience developing engaging community programming, interpretive exhibits and materials
3. Understanding of the cultural, social, and political context and resource management efforts of Native American Tribal Nations
4. Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes; and
5. Demonstrated experience developing effective partnerships or coalitions with community partners, school districts, and local governments
Additional Information:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Department(s):
A473280-EXTENSION/ANR/NR/NERR/LSNERR
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $52,318 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Instructions to Applicants:
To begin the application process, click the button.
You will be asked to provide a cover letter and resume addressing your skills and experience as they relate to the qualifications and duties in this job description.
As applicants move on to next steps in the process, they will be asked to provide names and contact information (e-mail address, phone number, and mailing address) of at least three references.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Deanna Erickson, Reserve Director, Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve at deanna.erickson@wisc.edu. For technical questions or assistance, please contact UW Service Center at (888) 298-4159. For all other questions please contact asu.exthr@ohr.wisc.edu.
Contact:
Daniel Mccusky
daniel.mccusky@wisc.edu
608-262-2034
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
OUTREACH PROG MGR I(P65NS)
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
230871-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Fall 2020. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Jan 27 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Feb 23 2021 11:55 PM Central Standard Time
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: EXT/ANR/NR/NERR/LSNERR
Location: Superior
Categories: Agricultural, Animal, Biological and Life Sciences, Extension, Outreach, Public Engagement, Management/Supervisory
Position Summary:
The Education Coordinator (EC) is the education program manager and lead educator at the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve (LSNERR). The EC strategically plans, coordinates, evaluates, and manages funding for LSNERR-led environmental education that serves PK-12 and post-secondary students, visitors and community members, and mentoring-based teacher professional development. They direct day-to-day operation of the Lake Superior Estuarium exhibit hall and lead interpretive planning. As the direct supervisor of the Education Specialist and in collaboration with other program leadership at the Reserve, the EC develops and leads meaningful educational opportunities responsive to community, partner and watershed needs. The EC demonstrates advanced communication skills and models educational best practices in program planning, promotion and delivery, while coordinating nationally with other National Estuarine Research Reserve System education program managers and NOAA staff. They work collaboratively to include diverse perspectives in programs and to serve diverse audiences, including First Nations. Through this work, the EC increases public understanding of, connection to and support for the St. Louis River Estuary and the Lake Superior watershed.
Based on the St. Louis River Estuary in Superior, WI, the 16,697-acre Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve is one of 29 reserves in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. The Reserve is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension and is supported through a network of innovative regional partnerships. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides federal leadership and guidance to the Reserve system.
This position is a part of the Division of Extension Natural Resources Institute. The Natural Resources Institute works at the crossroads of communities, natural resources and agriculture to empower individuals and communities to make informed decisions that benefit our shared natural resources.
Position Duties:
List of Duties
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:
A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in environmental education or interpretation, museum studies, water resources, natural resource management, conservation, or a related field is required. A Masters degree is preferred.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
Required:
1. At least five years of experience conducting educational programming related to the environment, science and/or natural resources, especially watersheds or water resources
2. One year of experience providing oversight of and supervision in an environmental, youth or community development, or education-related program
3. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills that contribute to positive and productive workplace relationships, effective leadership and sustained partnerships;
4. Evidence of the ability to build effective relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity
Preferred:
1. Knowledge of ecology, history and resource management issues related to Lake Superior, the Great Lakes and estuaries
2. Experience developing engaging community programming, interpretive exhibits and materials
3. Understanding of the cultural, social, and political context and resource management efforts of Native American Tribal Nations
4. Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes; and
5. Demonstrated experience developing effective partnerships or coalitions with community partners, school districts, and local governments
Additional Information:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Department(s):
A473280-EXTENSION/ANR/NR/NERR/LSNERR
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $52,318 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Instructions to Applicants:
To begin the application process, click the button.
You will be asked to provide a cover letter and resume addressing your skills and experience as they relate to the qualifications and duties in this job description.
As applicants move on to next steps in the process, they will be asked to provide names and contact information (e-mail address, phone number, and mailing address) of at least three references.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Deanna Erickson, Reserve Director, Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve at deanna.erickson@wisc.edu. For technical questions or assistance, please contact UW Service Center at (888) 298-4159. For all other questions please contact asu.exthr@ohr.wisc.edu.
Contact:
Daniel Mccusky
daniel.mccusky@wisc.edu
608-262-2034
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
OUTREACH PROG MGR I(P65NS)
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
230871-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Fall 2020. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Jan 27 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Feb 23 2021 11:55 PM Central Standard Time
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