Education Manager

.## Education Manager
** About Audubon
** The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet.

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** Position Summary**:

The Education Manager is responsible for all aspects of planning, developing, delivering, and managing all environmental education activities, programs, events, and promotion at Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Tasks include staff recruitment, training, and supervision; education program, activity and event development, coordination, delivery, and oversight; communications and marketing; report writing and review; budget and statistics planning, tracking and management; coordination of educational exhibits and displays;

and support of other conservation and education activities at the Sanctuary.

The Education Manager will also lead implementation of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary’s strategic education objectives and goals, as well as establishing and launching new and innovative education program models. The Education Manager must be able to work well under pressure and manage a fast-paced schedule, be a skilled and effective communicator, and be able to effectively develop, plan and lead programs for ages two to adult, including school programs.

Most work will take place at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, with occasional visits and meetings in other locations.

Compensation:$63,000 - $68,000 / year
** Additional

Job Description
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* Essential Functions:

*** Manage, schedule, design, deliver, evaluate, and document all aspects of a high quality environmental and outdoor education programs and events for diverse audiences of all ages (children, school and university groups, youth, families, adults, general public, private groups, donors, etc.), including the use of booking and ticketing software.
* Manage recruitment, training, scheduling and supervision of education staff and volunteers, and ensure adherence to health and safety protocols.
* Establish new and innovative programs, revenue models, educational approaches, and best practices and expand client base.
* Prepare and communicate, in coordination with the Communications Team, all education and visitor related promotions, marketing, social media, web content, flyers, signage, displays, and presentations.
* Liaise and meet with the public, group leaders, partners, agencies, schools, community groups, donors, and foundation representatives to ensure a positive experience, develop new partnerships, and increase program participation.
* Develop and manage an annual budget, track all revenues and expenditures, facilitate opportunities for donations and sponsor ships, and help prepare funding applications.
* Develop annual plans and implement Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary’s Strategic Plan Education Objectives.
* Serve as an ambassador for Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and its mission throughout the community, including at conferences, meetings, advisory boards, festivals, and other events.
* Oversee care and use of ambassador animals at the Sanctuary.
* Maintains and fosters a culture of safety.
* Other job-related duties as assigned.
** Qualifications and

Experience:

*** Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental studies/science, education, natural science, biology, outdoor recreation, or related field required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Minimum of five years’ leadership experience in…