Education and Preschool Program Coordinator

Job Details

Location:

Greenville, DE 19707

Position Type:
Full Time (Non-Exempt)

Salary Range: $22.00 hourly

Job Category:
Education

Position:
Education and Preschool Program Coordinator

Schedule:

Varied schedule including days, nights, and weekends, based on production schedule, and offerings ical schedule April-November is Tuesday-Saturday;
December-March is Monday-Friday

Founded in 1964, the Delaware Nature Society (Del Nature) is a statewide, non-profit organization that aspires to be inclusive and multicultural, celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity in nature and people. Our mission is to connect people and nature to create a healthy environment for all, through education, conservation, and advocacy. Del Nature delivers hands-on environmental education and conservation programs at four sites:
Ashland Nature Center (HQ), in Hockessin, DE;
DuPont Environmental Education Center, in Wilmington, DE;
Coverdale Farm Preserve, in Greenville, DE; and Abbott’s Mill Nature Center, in Milford, DE. At these and other sites, we also manage over 2,000 acres of land, including four nature preserves. Del Nature is a state affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation. We envision Delaware as a place where people view themselves as part of nature and understand that nature is essential for life;

recognize the immediacy of addressing environmental issues; and take pride and joy in caring for the natural world.

The Education and Preschool Program Coordinator plays an important role in educating and engaging the public through four focus areas:
Weekends family activities, which includes special "holiday month events" at Coverdale Farm Preserve;
Summer Camps;
Preschool Programs; and Public Programing/events throughout the organization. The Coordinator will be responsible for creating, planning, scheduling, and delivering enriching and engaging opportunities in the above categories for all audiences, while incorporating our core values of Respect, Stewardship, Collaboration, Inclusion, and Integrity. This position works in collaboration with educators, marketing, farm staff, summer camp instructors, and other staff as assigned for events.

Training and resources will be provided to gain knowledge in regional environmental science and farm topics.

The Coordinator reports to the Program Manager at Coverdale Farm Preserve and works closely with education and engagement staff at Ashland Nature Center and the DuPont Environmental Education Center.

• Develops, coordinates, implements, and teaches weekend programs/events, while following safety protocols for farm-based education and engagement for children, adults, families, and groups.
• Oversees weekend program operation, which includes but is not limited to set-up, clean-up, staffing, and reporting.
• Develops, coordinates, implements, and teaches year-round preschool programs for all New Castle County, Delaware sites. Oversee the management of preschool program operation, which includes but is not limited to program development, set-up, clean-up, staffing, and administrative tasks.
• Coordinates the preschool summer program team, at Coverdale Farm Preserve and Ashland Nature Center, with various aspects of summer camp programming and training, – including development, coordination, support, preparation, delivery/teaching as needed.
• Coordinates, staffs, and communicates with potential program participants to schedule hayrides and birthday parties for all NCC sites.
• Works with and supports marketing efforts to promote site and educational opportunities.
• Assists and supports with administrative duties, as needed.
• Participates in Education Department activities as needed and required, such as monthly meetings.
• Assists and supports special projects, and events, at New Castle County sites, as needed.
• Promotes & supports Del Nature's mission, values, goals, activities, and membership to a wide array of program audiences.
• Performs additional duties at the request of supervisor, site manager, or leadership team member.

• Commitment to and passion for the mission of Delaware Nature Society.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity,…