Education Program Coordinator

Background:

The incumbent in this position works under the direction of the Executive Director.
The Education Program Coordinator is responsible for educational program
development for the Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center (ELC). The ELC
is a program division of the Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District.
This person will also have responsibilities associated with other SWCD program
areas.

Duties:

The Education Program Coordinator is responsible for developing all aspects of the
newly created Mud Creek ELC. These aspects include: educational program
development, program presentation, nature interpretation, brochure development,
exhibit development, design and development of interpretive trail improvements,
program promotion, grant writing, and etc. This position will require the individual to
work outdoors frequently and work some weekends and some evenings.

This person may also spend up to 50% of their time completing duties associated
with other SWCD program areas such as; assisting with the districts annual
seedling sale fund raiser, grant writing, wetland monitoring, field survey, assisting
the public with environmental concerns or questions, and etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelors
degree in conservation, natural resources, environmental education, agriculture,
forestry, natural history, biology or closely related field and five years of experience
in natural resource conservation, biology, education, or a closely related field; or

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an applied
Associates degree in conservation, natural resources, biology, agriculture, forestry,
natural history, or closely related field and ten years of experience in natural
resource conservation, biology, education, or a closely related field; or

An equivalent combination of training and experience defined by the limits of "A"
and "B" above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good
research skills. Strong knowledge of natural history, biology, ecology, or related
field. Ability to use a personal computer. Other areas of expertise (e.g. graphic
arts, illustration, trail development) is a plus.

Compensation:

The salary range is $22,000.00 - $30,000.00 annually. Benefits include holidays,
Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Health Insurance (for employee only), and
participation in the New York State Retirement System.

Closing Date: May 1, 2003 Applications may be accepted after closing date until a suitable
candidate is found.

Application Instructions:

Please send a rsum, cover letter, and a list of three references to:

Laura L. Sager
Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District
1024 Rte 66
Ghent NY 12075

Faxed material will be accepted, although
not preferred. Please call to verify receipt of your application. Letters of reference
and other supporting materials are beneficial but will not be returned.