Watershed Education Coordinator

The Watershed Education Coordinator is a new,
grant-funded position that will design, develop, and lead green infrastructure, stormwater management, and stream ecology programming for communities in the Park District. These programs will be offered through classes, workshops, standards-based school curriculum, and youth summer nature camps that provide hands‑on opportunities for community members to engage with environmental issues and play a role in improving stormwater management within local watersheds.

B y delivering engaging programs and camps, the Watershed Education Coordinator will promote environmental awareness, provide resources for community watershed improvement initiatives, and create transformative experiences for participants. The Watershed Education Coordinator will also collaborate with Natural Resources staff on green infrastructure maintenance and act as a liaison between Watershed Stewardship Center, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, and West Creek Conservancy on community outreach and education initiatives.

The ideal candidate is passionate about engaging community members through watershed and green infrastructure education, skilled in program development and delivery, and experienced in building meaningful connections between communities and the natural environment.

• Program Development: Develops educational programs that highlight the natural, historical, and cultural features of Cleveland Metroparks. Designs and facilitates a variety of engaging programs, events, camps, and workshops that focus on stream ecology, watershed health, and stormwater management.
• Program Delivery & Logistics: Delivers high-quality outdoor educational and recreational programming tailored to the diverse audiences served by Cleveland Metroparks. Programs may be conducted at assigned reservations, off‑site locations, and special events. Coordinates outreach school and public programming which may require driving a company vehicle and loading supplies in and out of program destinations.
• Watershed
  
  Education:
  
  is familiar with concepts of green infrastructure and community stormwater management and can effectively apply Ohio’s Learning Standards to school curriculum focused on stream ecology. Understands the importance of watershed health to human communities and can skillfully connect community members with conservation resources appropriate to their needs, interests, and skill level.
• Seasonal Staff Management: Oversees the recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of seasonal staff to support the successful implementation of watershed education programs.

• Develops written materials, including interpretive content, newsletters, signage, and reports.
• Creates, coordinates, and participates in environmental research and special projects specific to each assigned reservation.
• Handles the opening and closing of various facilities and performs light maintenance when necessary.
• Keeps direct supervisor promptly informed of key/significant issues or concerns.
• Carries out duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner to maintain a safe work environment and surrounding area for oneself, co‑workers and public. Responds to hazardous situations and/or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action as capable and promptly notifying supervisory personnel.
• Attends conferences, trainings, and certification programs to support professional growth.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected and required. All Cleveland Metroparks employees must be prepared to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as required.