The Education & Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for designing and implementing educational programs that engage communities, particularly youth, in biodiversity conservation. This role will focus on developing curriculum, organizing workshops, and creating outreach activities that promote ecological literacy and encourage behavior change to conserve biodiversity.
The Education & Outreach Coordinator will play a central role in TonyWild's mission to inspire the next generation of conservation leaders through the power of education, photography, film, and science.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Development:
Develop and implement educational curricula and outreach materials that align with the mission of changing human behavior to conserve biodiversity.
Lead the creation and execution of TonyWild'sVisual Ecological Literacy Program, integrating biodiversity and behavior change modules into school curricula using photography, film, and interactive learning tools.
Design engaging workshops and activities for theMITIgation Projectand theEmpowering Young People in Bird Conservationinitiative, focusing on eco-friendly behaviors and conservation practices.
Create tailored education materials for different age groups and communities to ensure broad engagement with biodiversity conservation topics.
Partnerships with Schools and Educators:
Build and maintain relationships with schools, universities, and educational institutions to promote biodiversity education programs.
Train educators in the use of photography and film as tools for teaching biodiversity conservation and fostering behavior change.
Work with teachers and administrators to integrate TonyWild's biodiversity-focused content into existing curricula.
Community Engagement and Outreach:
Organize and lead workshops, seminars, and events that engage local communities, especially youth, in conservation efforts, focusing on daily choices that impact wildlife and ecosystems.
Coordinate outreach initiatives aimed at increasing awareness of biodiversity issues and inspiring behavior change at the community level.
Develop outreach strategies to target underrepresented or marginalized communities, ensuring inclusivity in conservation efforts.
Campaign Coordination:
Support global and local conservation campaigns by developing educational content that encourages specific behavior changes (e.g., reducing plastic use, deforestation, or unsustainable fishing practices).
Collaborate with the Storytelling Coordinator to align educational outreach with visual content (e.g., documentaries, photo essays) that reinforces biodiversity messages.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Design metrics and evaluation tools to assess the impact of educational programs on participants' knowledge and behaviors related to biodiversity conservation.
Collect feedback from participants, schools, and partners to continuously improve educational content and outreach strategies.
Report regularly on outreach activities, participant engagement, and program success.
Youth Leadership Development:
Develop initiatives that empower youth to take leadership roles in their communities through biodiversity conservation projects, such as theWild Legacy Championsprogram.
Provide mentorship and resources to youth participants, helping them to organize and document their own conservation efforts and advocate for behavior change.
Qualifications and Skills:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Education, Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, Wildlife Management, or a related field.
Experience: We seek candidates who have graduated within the last three years. This role is ideal for recent graduates who are eager to apply their academic knowledge and grow within a dynamic environment.
Curriculum Design: Experience developing educational content and lesson plans, especially in environmental or conservation education.
Outreach Skills: Proven ability to engage diverse communities and work with youth to inspire participation in environmental initiatives.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex environmental topics in an engaging and accessible manner.
Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate outreach activities within set timelines.
Digital Literacy: Proficiency in using digital tools for education, including online learning platforms, presentation tools, and social media for outreach purposes.