Environmental and On-Water Program Coordinator

~ The Glen Foerd Conservation Corporation preserves and enhances the historic Glen Foerd estate for our community and offers experiences that foster creativity, innovation, and an appreciation of the natural world. ~

Many of Philadelphia’s first families built their country estates on the banks of the Delaware River. They came by ferry, carriage, and later train, to escape the heat of summers in the city. It was at these grand estates they entertained some of the most prominent figures in the history of our nation. Glen Foerd is the only Delaware River estate located in Philadelphia that is open to the public. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Position Overview

Glen Foerd on the Delaware is currently seeking applications for an Environmental and On-Water Program Coordinator.

Glen Foerd was recently awarded two grants from the William Penn Foundation and the Nonprofit Repositioning Fund to pursue a long-term partnership with Philadelphia Waterborne, a non-profit organization that offers middle- and high-school students structured boat-building programs that are implemented in their schools. This position was previously posted as an “Environmental Educator” and has been updated to reflect new responsibilities as a result of these recent awards.

Responsibilities

• Develop a long-term strategy for Glen Foerd’s on-water and environmental programs and participate in strategic planning sessions for the Philadelphia Waterborne-Glen Foerd boat-building program.
• Develop and manage all on-water programs and provide safety instruction to all participants; serve as a safety boater either via kayak or motorized boat during all on-water events.
• Develop and coordinate programs relating to the park grounds, horticulture, and watershed education with partner organizations.
• Develop and manage a 6-week summer youth program relating to on-water skills and watershed stewardship.
• Assist with fundraising and volunteer recruitment as needed, and report on promised outcomes of environmental grants.
• Collaborate with the Art Program Coordinator on art & environmental programming.
• Complete administrative work relating to events such as logistics, budgeting, and safety forms.
• Steward relationships with non-profit partner organizations in the local region.
• Build and steward relationships with schools and educators to grow Glen Foerd’s school group visitation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, or related field with at least 1 year of relevant programming experience.
• Significant on-water experience with kayaks, rowboats, and/or motorized boats.
• Hands-on carpentry experience is desired, but not necessary.
• Flexible schedule that is able to accommodate weekday and weekend programs.
• Excellent communications and writing skills.
• Commitment to watershed protection and education, as well as an interest in arts and/or history programming is desired.
• Adaptable and flexible with quickly changing environments.
• Comfortable working with diverse audiences of all ages.
• Grant-writing experience; PA boating license, CPR & First Aid certification a plus.

Compensation

• $20.00/hr. Non-exempt position.
• Part-time.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to upload your cover letter and resume with "Environmental and On-Water Program Coordinator" indicated in the subject line.