Watershed Education Coordinator

Background:

Friends of the Mississippi River is seeking a self-motivated, creative person, who
enjoys teaching and working with people, to fill the position of Watershed
Education Coordinator.

Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) is a non-profit citizen organization that
works to protect and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin
Cities area.

Duties:

The Watershed Education Coordinator is responsible for coordinating FMR's
storm drain stenciling project and water quality education programs to include:

• recruiting school groups and other volunteers,
• teaching students and community
  groups about urban water quality issues,
• training and supervising groups to
  stencil,
• planning and coordinating teacher trainings and community workshops,
• and maintaining equipment, supplies and records of work accomplished.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; experience in program coordination
or management; experience teaching or giving presentations; knowledge of or
training in urban water quality issues; and strong verbal and written and
communication skills. Reliable transportation is required; mileage is reimbursed at
$0.35 per mile.

Compensation:

The salary for this position is $13.00 - $15.00 per hour with an average of 20-30
hours per week. Benefits include paid holidays and sick leave, and a $100
monthly parking allowance.

Work required for some weeks in May could exceed
30 hours. Anticipated starting date is in late January; the position ends in
October.

Closing Date: The position was posted on November 27, 2002, and will remain open until
filled.

Application Instructions:

Please send or fax a cover letter, rsum and three references to:

Irene Jones, Outreach Director
Friends of the Mississippi River
46 E 4th St Ste 606
St Paul MN 55101-1112

A full position description can be
downloaded in PDF format from FMR's website.