Watershed Restoration Educator
Unit: AGNR-UME-St Mary's
Job Summary
The University of Maryland Extension seeks a Watershed Restoration Educator to carry out an educational outreach program in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties educating on watershed sciences and storm water management. The Educator will perform a variety of duties and deliver educational activities including field days, fairs, meetings, field tours, workshops and seminars to a variety of stakeholders. Major responsibilities are listed below with an emphasis on providing support and assistance in implementing practices to help Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties meet their MS4 permit requirements and Chesapeake Bay TMDL WIP goals. This Educator may function in a “lead” role with regard to ongoing work, special projects and/or team-oriented assignments, along with carrying out their education and outreach programming. General supervision will be provided by the Assistant Director/Program Leader for UME’s Environment and Natural Resources Program and the Area Extension Director for Southern Maryland.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field of study
- Five years of progressively responsible related work experience in teaching or providing educating on gardening, environmental science, biology or related fields, or the equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities;
- Experience with volunteers in a coordinating, oversight or managerial role;
- Working knowledge in watershed and storm water management and other general environmental practices;
- Skill to establish and maintain successful working relationships. Use judgment and initiative in selecting priorities developing effective work methods/tools and determining proper course of action to produce a desired outcome/result;
- Ability to work independently with limited guidance and instruction;
- Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Database and Gmail, etc.;
- Personal transportation and valid driver’s license;
- Flexible working hours and must be available for evening and weekend programs and meetings;
- Skilled in verbal and written communication, time management, diplomacy.
- Ability to tactfully respond in a timely manner to inquiries and concerns of the public.
- Ability to work within and meet deadlines.
- Evidence of capacity to build UME Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Respect capacity through Extension program model.
- This position is subject to a Criminal History Record Check and University of Maryland Background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of the Criminal History Record Check.
Job Preferences
- Bachelor's degree required, MS preferred
- Experience with educational program planning and implementation
- Experience working in marketing or public relations
Job Responsibilities
- Provide support in two of the six required elements of each County’s MS4 permit: Public Education and Outreach and Public Participation/Involvement;
- Create and manage a network of volunteers that are versed on local regulations and goals as they pertain to water quality for increasing visibility of each County’s work;
- Develop and conduct storm water BMP-specific workshops and participate in annual public demonstration and engagement events;
- Track and report on small-scale storm water BMPs for potential future inclusion into State and Federal TMDL/WIP reporting;
- Assist the County and local NGOs in acquisition of outside funding to support the implementation of small-scale storm water projects;
- Work one-on-one with the County, property owners, and HOA’s to solve storm water issues;
- Support all UME-Calvert and UME-St. Mary’s programs in responding to requests for information, including contributing to newsletters and reports, media contacts, information dissemination, UME marketing and distribution of written materials as needed;
- Participate as a team member or lead efforts with other faculty and staff to conduct educational programs that meet the needs of the citizens of Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties;
- Present topics and lead discussion at meetings, workshops and other program activities as needed;
- Participate in professional development opportunities to keep abreast of current research, educational methods, administrative procedures, etc.
Salary & Benefits
Salary will be commensurate with experience: with a base salary of $41,435 for a B.S. and $43,320 for a M.S. The University of Maryland offers an extensive benefits package.
Best consideration date: March 1, 2023
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