Program Educator & Summer Program Coordinator (Ft

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Full Time Grand Rapids, MI, US

Program Educator and Summer Program Coordinator

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt, Full Time, Regular

REPORTS TO:

Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

This year-round position is a combination of teaching academic education programs to school groups (Weekdays from 8:00am-2:00pm, September-May) as well as facilitating community education programs for adults and families. Occasional weeknights and Saturdays are required.

In the late spring and summer season (May-August), this position transitions into conducting the Summer Program Coordinator duties while continuing as a Program Educator. The Summer Coordinator portion is responsible for scheduling and planning recreational and educational environmental programming to parks and community spaces throughout Kent County. Additionally the position coaches a part-time summer seasonal Program Educator to implement off-site programming and on-site community programs at BNC throughout the summertime.

The Programs Team at Blandford Nature Center offers a wide array of programming to the West Michigan community. Much of the school year (September-May) is dedicated to field trip programming for preschool and elementary-aged students. We also offer year-round programming to the general community, including arts and crafts programs, nature and STEM-focused programming, bilingual (Spanish) programming, and Michigan history-focused programming. Program Educators at BNC participate in all of the varying program content but may focus on specific areas depending on their personal skillsets.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Educational Programming

Including but not limited to:

Lead outdoor environmental education programs for school and youth groups at Blandford Nature Center year round

Lead in the delivery of community education programs for children, adults and families

Maintain high standards of safety and well-being of program participants

Assist in the development of environmental education curriculum and materials, including lesson plans and learning aids

Assist in documentation and evaluation of all programs, including participant demographics, satisfaction and program effectiveness

Assist in the maintenance and storage of program equipment, supplies and facilities

Assist with organization-wide special events and community programs as a member of the Programs Team

Maintain a high level of professionalism and safety when working directly with animal ambassadors

Assist with other program duties as assigned

Community Programming

Including but not limited to:

Lead in the delivery of community education programs for children, adults and families

Provide interpretation at festivals, community events, and other specialty programming as needed

Assist in the development of community programs and materials, including lesson plans and festival planning

Summer Coordinator Responsibilities

Including but not limited to:

Lead the coordination, scheduling and delivery of ongoing off-site programs at local parks and other identified community sites

Use BNC’s registration system to schedule off-site programs, monitor registrations, communicate with registrants, and prepare program rosters

Assist in planning marketing needs for off-site programs

Assist in the purchasing, maintenance and storage of program equipment, supplies and facilities

Collaborate with Programs Manager to hire, train and coach one seasonal Program Educator to deliver summer programs both on-site and off-site

Lead outdoor educational and recreational programs at Blandford and at off-site settings

Maintain high standards of safety and well-being of program participants

Assist in documentation and evaluation of summer programs, including participant satisfaction, participant demographics, and program effectiveness

Revise community summer programs curriculum as needed

Assess curriculum relevance for the community

Broaden the scope of BNC’s summer program offerings, when possible

Qualifications:

Minimum Required Qualifications

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