Nevada Outdoor School
Programs Coordinator Position Description
Outlined below are the responsibilities of the Nevada Outdoor School Programs Coordinator as well as desired skills, experience, and benefits.
Mission of Nevada Outdoor School: Nevada Outdoor School inspires exploration of the natural world, responsible stewardship of our habitat and dedication to community.
The NOS Programs Coordinator will:
Ø Report directly to the NOS Associate Director
Ø Act as a leader and positive role model for other NOS program staff and AmeriCorps members
Ø Always strive to uphold NOS Mission and Core Values
General Responsibilities:
§ Work with NOS Communications and Marketing Specialist to advertise and report on Programs in local and social media – time to be paid for by non-federal sources
§ Lead or assist with recruiting and interviewing new AmeriCorps Outdoor Educators
§ Ensure that all NOS equipment is checked out, returned and is in good working condition
§ Maintain a safe, efficient, creative, respectful, and healthy working environment
Coordinate and oversee the delivery of all Nevada Outdoor School Youth Programs:
§ Directly supervise, assist and delegate assignments to AmeriCorps Outdoor Educators
§ Oversee creation and training of program curriculum
§ Schedule all programs and ensure accuracy of programming & outreach calendars
§ Work with schools and teachers to schedule school-based programs and provide consistent, accurate and informative communication related to NOS programs (including organizing and reporting on teacher/school feedback)
§ Train, coach and evaluate AmeriCorps Outdoor Educators on teaching methods, program curriculum and delivery
§ Maintain high standards in regards to scientific accuracy, un-biased presentation and audience appropriateness
§ Assist with data collection, evaluation and program reporting
Coordinate and oversee the delivery of all Nevada Outdoor School Training Programs:
§ Directly supervise, assist and delegate assignments as needed to AmeriCorps Outdoor Educators
§ Coordinate with specialists, NOS staff and AmeriCorps members to schedule and host NOS training programs throughout the year.
§ Acquire and/or maintain certification as Tread Lightly! Trainer, Leave No Trace Master Educator and ATV Safety Instructor
§ Provide (or coordinate) Tread Lightly! and Leave No Trace Trainer courses and awareness workshops to NOS Staff, AmeriCorps members, government agencies, partnering organizations and the general public
§ Provide (or coordinate) hands-on ATV safety trainings for government agencies, partnering organizations and general public (youth and adults) as needed
§ Maintain Nevada Outdoor School’s Leave No Trace Youth Accreditation Program
§ Assist in the development, facilitation and evaluation of the Nevada State OHV Safety Program
Coordinate and oversee the delivery of all Nevada Outdoor School Healthy Community Programs:
§ Directly supervise, assist and delegate assignments to AmeriCorps Outdoor Educators
§ Assist in maintaining relationships with outdoor user groups, community organizations, local business, government agencies and non-profits for program collaboration
§ Schedule, coordinate and periodically travel to and attend community outreach events and “Road Shows” around the state
§ Work closely with the BLM to provide outreach and programming at various public lands events
§ Schedule, oversee, and participate in community programs such as community hikes, nature clubs, ATV rides, clean-ups and various outreach events
§ Work with local partners to provide NOS outdoor education at partnered events
Provide direct supervision and assistance to AmeriCorps service members and act as AmeriCorps Host Site Supervisor.
§ Supervise and delegate assignments to NOS AmeriCorps Outdoor Educators
§ Respond to and support AmeriCorps Outdoor Educators
§ Plan and conduct weekly program staff meetings and check-ins
§ Lead or assist in recruiting, interviewing and selecting new members
§ Lead or assist with planning and delivering appropriate professional development opportunities for programming staff/AmeriCorps
Continually work towards personal growth and sustainability of NOS programs.
Skills/Experience Desired:
§ Leadership skills: ability to think critically, organize large projects and manage multiple projects, ability and willingness to delegate tasks and manage volunteers effectively
§ Excellent organizational and time management skills and must be able to multi-task
Benefits:
To apply, please send a current resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Nevada Outdoor School inspires exploration of the natural world, responsible stewardship of our habitat and dedication to community. National service is at the heart of what we do. The Nevada Outdoor School AmeriCorps program places national service members at a variety of non-profit organizations across rural Nevada, including right here at Nevada Outdoor School. Our AmeriCorps Naturalists serving with NOS help provide a wide variety of youth, training and healthy community programs that deepen people’s connection to, understanding of and respect for the natural world. At NOS, we are all about getting people outside responsibly, increasing people’s “Time Spent Outdoors” and providing them the motivation, knowledge and skills to be stewards of our environment.