Education Specialist

~ The Stark Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) was established in 1950. The Stark SWCD is a legal entity of the State of Ohio and is administered by a five-member, elected Board of Supervisors. ~

The District works cooperatively with other county agencies, local officials, and conservation groups. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service works with the District by offering assistance to agricultural producers within the county. Each of the 88 Ohio counties has its own SWCD, and funding is obtained through the County Commissioners, the State of Ohio, grants, and donations.

The individual Soil and Water Conservation Districts within the state serve the varying needs of the county in which they are located. The Stark SWCD serves the residents of Stark County by providing many quality services, rural/agricultural and urban. The District works with the local community to increase the awareness and appreciation of the county's valuable natural resources, in conjunction with conservation practices.

Position Overview 

Stark Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking an Education Specialist to assist with the development and implementation of natural resource conservation education classes, workshops, and training sessions. The Education Specialist will also develop training materials and conduct training programs for volunteers.

Responsibilities   

The right candidate will actively promote conservation initiatives and the mission of Stark Soil and Water Conservation District through responsibilities included but not limited to below: 

• Develop and coordinate natural resource conservation education classes, workshops, and training sessions for all schools, teachers, and administrators within Stark County.
• Recruit volunteers and coordinate volunteer activities/outreach, as well as, develop and provide training to volunteers.
• Conduct formal and informal assessment of education and volunteer programs to determine the effectiveness of programming.
• Develop portable exhibit components that engage the public in interactive learning and convey messages about natural resource conservation for public events.
• Develop and support programming for family and youth audiences. Review www.starkswcd.org for details regarding the Conservation Road Show as an example.
• Support other departmental and inter-departmental team initiatives. 

Qualifications 

• Associate's Degree in conservation, natural resources or education related field; six (6) months related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Have a minimum of two years of experience in formal or informal education preferably in resource conservation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, detail orientated with excellent organizational skills.
• Customer service oriented, with the ability to interact with staff, volunteers, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office.
• Works well independently as well as in teams.
• Ability to organize and facilitate trainings and meetings.
• Grant writing experience a plus. 

To Apply 

• Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email your resume.  
• Type "Education Specialist" into the subject line.
• Application deadline is April 15, 2016.