Year-Round Program Coordinator and Seasonal Program Staff
Salish Sea Expeditions
Bainbridge/Seattle, Washington State
Salish Sea Expedition
Salish Sea Expeditions was founded in 1994 and is a marine science educational organization that introduces 5th-12th grade students to Puget Sound and marine science through a 2- to 5-day research project, which is conducted from the decks of a sailboat. Students are the key decision makers in every aspect of the program, from choosing a study project to developing a hypothesis, determining a sampling plan, and operating the boat. New in 2008-09, the "Sound and Source" program offers interested schools the chance to conduct further watershed-based field research in addition to the sailing expedition, with an end of year Student Science Symposium, co-sponsored by NOAA. Salish Sea Expeditions provides students with practical, hands-on, real world experiences that integrate concepts learned in the classroom. For more information, please visit our website at www.salish.org.
Year-Round Program Coordinator
Position Summary: Assist Education Director in development, management and supervision of all programs, with specific responsibility for "Sound and Source" watershed research program. Full-time, 40 hours/week, with additional hours as needed on weekends or during the program season. This is a ten-month position.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Direct onboard program operations for majority of Salish Sea Expeditions "Sea Investigators" programs (35%)
- Oversee daily program details and communicate with teacher chaperones during trips
- Participate in educational role during classroom visits and onboard programs
- Supervise staff, volunteers and interns during programs and classroom visits
- Report daily to Education Director during programs
- Collaborate with Education Director to support risk management and ensure adherence to all policies
- Manage/Update/Ensure safety of all program operations and all equipment
- Oversee "Sound and Source" program design and implementation (25%)
- Collaborate with Education Director to develop shore-based watershed research programs for Sound and Source schools
- Develop supporting curriculum connecting boat-based and watershed-based research
- Assess science equipment needs and instructional materials as needed
- Co-lead pre-season teacher-training session(s) with Sound and Source teachers
- Communicate, plan, support and schedule with teachers about projects and status
- Facilitate classroom and field research sessions with Sound and Source teachers and students
- Assist in training of seasonal staff to implement shore-based watershed programs
- Assist with program planning and logistics (20%)
- Collaborate with Education Director to hire, train, supervise and evaluate seasonal staff and interns
- Ensure Inventory/Maintenance of camping, boat, and science equipment is updated and complete
- Assess equipment needs and obtain science, camping, and instructional materials and equipment as needed
- Prior to programs, communicate with logistics coordinator to ensure all instructors have necessary paperwork (hold harmless, datasheets, trip and science plans from classroom)
- Prior to programs, communicate with upcoming teachers or groups as needed
- Evaluate current program components and make suggestions for alterations or additions
- Assist with development of new programs and collaborations
- Develop general curriculum and other educational or program materials (10%)
- Develop Sea Investigators program curriculum (boat and classroom)
- Oversee and ensure the maintenance of science files, materials, and science database
- Assist with development of marketing and program materials (newsletter, teacher and parent packets, staff training materials)
- Direct program marketing and outreach activities (10%)
- Solicit in kind donations for programs
- Work with staff to provide program or educational website content
- Work with staff and volunteers to develop and distribute promotional materials
- Contribute articles to bi-annual newsletter and other publications
- Present programs to teachers, parents, other organizations
- Attend conferences and other events
Ideal Qualifications
- Experience with the Salish Sea Expeditions program
- Bachelor's Degree in science, education, marine science, watershed science or related field; or 3+ years of relevant experience
- Significant experience teaching 5th-12th grade students (classroom and/or field)
- Outdoor education experience highly desirable. Boat-based teaching and/or research experience is also desirable
- Experience hiring, training, and managing a staff
- Curriculum and program design experience preferable
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Benefits
- Excellent medical benefits
- 6 days of paid vacation
- 6 days of sick leave
- Casual and supportive work environment, flexible work schedule
- Salary is commensurate with experience
Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1st, 2008. Ideal start in December 2008 (flexible).
How to Apply: Please send cover letter, résumé, and list of 3 references to jenny@salish.org. Please send inquiries to jenny@salish.org.
Spring 2009 (March-June) Program Staff
Marine Educator, Captain, Mate, Deckhand, Logistics Coordinator. Please see www.salish.org/GetInvolved/progemploymentopportunities for job descriptions and application information.
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