Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
Educational Program Coordinator
Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority seeks an Educational Program Coordinator to deliver high quality programming and nature experiences for the public, connecting them to the mission of the Authority.
Our mission is to conserve the natural environment, support agriculture, and connect people to nature by protecting open spaces, natural areas, and working farms and ranches for future generations. Since 1993, the Open Space Authority has protected almost 30,000 acres of natural and working lands across the Santa Clara Valley. Our agency manages and conserves a network of open space lands and natural resources, while providing compatible opportunities for hiking, biking, and equestrian uses, with a focus on increasing equity of access to the outdoors for all our constituents.
We know our continued success depends on our employees and the work they do. We are committed to providing a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages growth and development; and acknowledges individual and team achievements.
The Ideal CandidateWith a passion for environmental education, you come to the Educational Program Coordinator role ready to provide logistical and facilitative support for our environmental education and interpretive programs and special events. The Authority plans and delivers engaging and informational outdoor and virtual activities, participates in community events, and hosts special events for members of our diverse community, you are excited to engage with the community through these dynamic opportunities.
You balance a healthy dose of creativity with a solid grounding in organizational skills and will use those skills to plan for educational programs, maintain event statistics and databases, and build relationships with volunteer Docents and Preserve Stewards. As a natural problem solver, you will be able to make recommendations for process improvements as needed.
You are a clear communicator with the skills to prepare written content for the Authority’s educational programs. With experience presenting to groups, you will be able to confidently deliver effective educational programming to audiences from diverse backgrounds. You have a customer service mindset and are able to consider the audience to ensure that information is delivered to the public in engaging and educational ways while ensuring that the public has a positive experience with the Authority.
The Authority has a robust pool of volunteer Docents who support the environmental education and interpretation programs and Preserve Stewards who support special events and activities in preserves. As a natural ‘people person,’ you will successfully build relationships with the Docents and Preserve Stewards to understand what brings them to the Authority and how to create meaningful opportunities for their continued support and engagement.
QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
The completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, with college level coursework in environmental science, cultural history, or related fields;
Passion for environmental education and telling the story of conservation in the Santa Clara Valley;
Excellent customer service and public speaking skills;
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends;
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment;
This position requires the willingness and ability to work outdoors in rugged terrain, leading hikes, walking over rough, hilly, uneven or unpaved ground and with exposure to natural elements;
Must possess the ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds;
Note: This position is required to take and pass a pre-employment background check.
If you are excited by the opportunities and challenges offered in this position, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience is non-typical or if you are not sure you meet every one of the qualifications described.
Compensation & BenefitsThe salary range for this full-time, non-exempt position is $35.69 to $43.38 hourly, depending on experience and qualifications. To complement this salary, we offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents – we cover 100% of the cost for these premiums. We participate in CalPERS retirement programs as well as offering a separate 457 Plan for tax deferred retirement savings. A basic life insurance policy is provided to all eligible employees with the option to purchase additional personal insurance benefits. The Authority supports a hybrid workplace and this position may be afforded opportunities for remote work.
Application and SelectionAll application materials must be received prior to October 7, 2024, at 5:00 PM. To be considered for this opportunity, submit your application materials including cover letter and a self-prepared resume at the application link provided below. The Open Space Authority utilizes a robust process that will ask qualified candidates to engage in multiple steps leading up to a final panel interview. We encourage applicants to closely monitor email communication from the Authority’s hiring team.
Workplace Culture Santa Clara Valley Open Space AuthorityThe staff of the Open Space Authority are passionate about conservation and driven to make an impact in the community through their work. Everyone brings a unique skillset to their role and the creative collaboration of all staff maximizes talent to realize the Authority's mission. We have established values and defined supporting behaviors that are shared and demonstrated by every employee at the Authority. Together all of these reflect the culture that makes the Authority the high performing agency that it is. We are Intentional, Respectful, Accountable, Empowering, Innovative, Collaborative, and Inclusive.
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Our mission is to conserve the natural environment, support agriculture, and connect people to nature by protecting open spaces, natural areas, and working farms and ranches for future generations. Since 1993, the Open Space Authority has protected almost 30,000 acres of natural and working lands across the Santa Clara Valley. Our agency manages and conserves a network of open space lands and natural resources, while providing compatible opportunities for hiking, biking, and equestrian uses, with a focus on increasing equity of access to the outdoors for all our constituents.
We know our continued success depends on our employees and the work they do. We are committed to providing a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages growth and development; and acknowledges individual and team achievements.
The Ideal CandidateWith a passion for environmental education, you come to the Educational Program Coordinator role ready to provide logistical and facilitative support for our environmental education and interpretive programs and special events. The Authority plans and delivers engaging and informational outdoor and virtual activities, participates in community events, and hosts special events for members of our diverse community, you are excited to engage with the community through these dynamic opportunities.
You balance a healthy dose of creativity with a solid grounding in organizational skills and will use those skills to plan for educational programs, maintain event statistics and databases, and build relationships with volunteer Docents and Preserve Stewards. As a natural problem solver, you will be able to make recommendations for process improvements as needed.
You are a clear communicator with the skills to prepare written content for the Authority’s educational programs. With experience presenting to groups, you will be able to confidently deliver effective educational programming to audiences from diverse backgrounds. You have a customer service mindset and are able to consider the audience to ensure that information is delivered to the public in engaging and educational ways while ensuring that the public has a positive experience with the Authority.
The Authority has a robust pool of volunteer Docents who support the environmental education and interpretation programs and Preserve Stewards who support special events and activities in preserves. As a natural ‘people person,’ you will successfully build relationships with the Docents and Preserve Stewards to understand what brings them to the Authority and how to create meaningful opportunities for their continued support and engagement.
QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
The completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, with college level coursework in environmental science, cultural history, or related fields;
Passion for environmental education and telling the story of conservation in the Santa Clara Valley;
Excellent customer service and public speaking skills;
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends;
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment;
This position requires the willingness and ability to work outdoors in rugged terrain, leading hikes, walking over rough, hilly, uneven or unpaved ground and with exposure to natural elements;
Must possess the ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds;
Note: This position is required to take and pass a pre-employment background check.
If you are excited by the opportunities and challenges offered in this position, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience is non-typical or if you are not sure you meet every one of the qualifications described.
Compensation & BenefitsThe salary range for this full-time, non-exempt position is $35.69 to $43.38 hourly, depending on experience and qualifications. To complement this salary, we offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents – we cover 100% of the cost for these premiums. We participate in CalPERS retirement programs as well as offering a separate 457 Plan for tax deferred retirement savings. A basic life insurance policy is provided to all eligible employees with the option to purchase additional personal insurance benefits. The Authority supports a hybrid workplace and this position may be afforded opportunities for remote work.
Application and SelectionAll application materials must be received prior to October 7, 2024, at 5:00 PM. To be considered for this opportunity, submit your application materials including cover letter and a self-prepared resume at the application link provided below. The Open Space Authority utilizes a robust process that will ask qualified candidates to engage in multiple steps leading up to a final panel interview. We encourage applicants to closely monitor email communication from the Authority’s hiring team.
Workplace Culture Santa Clara Valley Open Space AuthorityThe staff of the Open Space Authority are passionate about conservation and driven to make an impact in the community through their work. Everyone brings a unique skillset to their role and the creative collaboration of all staff maximizes talent to realize the Authority's mission. We have established values and defined supporting behaviors that are shared and demonstrated by every employee at the Authority. Together all of these reflect the culture that makes the Authority the high performing agency that it is. We are Intentional, Respectful, Accountable, Empowering, Innovative, Collaborative, and Inclusive.
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