Arizona Project WET Outreach Coordinator

$47,356 - $59,195/Yr

University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Tucson, AZ

Educational Services

About the position

The Arizona Project WET Outreach Coordinator plays a vital role in developing and delivering water-focused environmental education programs for students and teachers in Arizona. This position aims to enhance understanding of water issues in the state, empowering participants to become informed stewards of water resources. The coordinator will work collaboratively with a team to ensure program objectives are met while engaging with community partners and delivering impactful educational experiences.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that program objectives and outcomes are met in accordance with established priorities, timeframes, funding, and other specifications.
• Utilize Microsoft 365 software to enhance the organization, accessibility, and transparency of material across the team.
• Determine priorities in accordance with grant objectives, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Develop schedules, oversee daily operations, and coordinate the program calendar.
• Maintain data points, summarize results, and support the compilation of various program reports.
• Develop, compile and disseminate program Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Connect, collaborate, and nurture relationships with community partners: educators, government agencies, NGOs, and sponsors.
• Promote University of Arizona water education initiatives and APW programs.
• Enthusiastically deliver APW programming with exceptional skill, ensuring attainment of measurable outcomes.
• Build rapport with students, educators, partners, and the wider APW team to deliver quality programming.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Possess transportation and a valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance at the time of employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Outdoor, place-based, child engagement experience: camp, nature center, garden, park, museum.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays