FWCB Educator PD Program Assistant

About the Job

The FWCB Educator Professional Development (PD) Program Assistant will be a member of the

FWCB Educator PD Program Team and will provide ecology education training to formal and

informal educators, present the Driven to Discover curriculum and detailed ecology information

to participants, and lead a group of educators as they conduct an ecology-focused investigation.

The FWCB Educator PD Program Assistant will be viewed as an expert on ecology knowledge to

help guide the content development of workshops and the delivery of the Driven to Discover

curriculum.

Dates:
February 19, 2026 - December 31, 2027; could be extended past 2027

Hours & Locations:

● This is a part-time temporary position. Hours will vary. The assistant may not work more

than 67 days per calendar year.

● Hybrid work locations: virtual meetings as well as in-person time for professional

development workshops.

Responsibilities

● Attend virtual planning meetings with the FWCB Educator PD Program Team

● Collaborate with the FWCB Educator PD Program Team and fellow FWCB Program

Assistants on program planning and execution

● Present ecology lessons and activities that meet program goals & objectives

● Communicate with program instructor and program coordinator on creating working

schedule, materials, and supplies needs

● Implement the Driven to Discover curriculum

● Lead a group of educator participants in an ecology-focused outdoor investigation

● Respond to participant feedback to refine and revise lessons, activities, and presentations

● Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

● Bachelor's degree or higher is required.

● Excellent work ethic; ability to work independently

● Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds

● Strong organizer

● Interpersonal skills (kind, respectful, supportive, etc.)

● Clear verbal and written communicator

● Creative problem solver

● Ability to work in outdoors in all weather conditions as needed for program workshops

● Ability to travel as needed for program workshops

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $37.50 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

How To Apply

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About University of Minnesota

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