Requisition Number:

03021664
Recruitment Open To:
UCD/UCDHS Employees and General Public
Final Filing Date
06-21-2018
Closing Date:
Apply here: https://www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp
Position:
SeaDoc Society Education Coordinator
Payroll Title
CMTY EDUC SPEC 1
Number of Positions:
1
Salary:
$15.47 – $31.75/hr
Appointment Type:
Contract
Appointment Description:
100% Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, initial contract 7/2/18 – 6/30/19 with the possiblity of extension
Overtime Eligible:
(FLSA)
Non-Exempt
Union/HEERA Representation:
This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit
Department:
VM: ONE HEALTH INSTITUTE – 072073
Department Description:
The SeaDoc Society (www.seadocsociety.org) is a major program of the Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center, itself a major program of the School of Veterinary Medicine. SeaDoc’s mission is to ensure the health of marine wildlife and their ecosystems through science and education. It is administratively based at the WHC on the UC Davis Campus, and is geographically located on Orcas Island, Washington.
Location:
(Other)
Allow Applicants to Attach:
Resume
Cover Letter
References
Position Details
Job Summary:
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT THE ORCAS ISLAND OFFICE IN WESTSOUND, WASHINGTON.

Under supervision from The SeaDoc Society regional director, the Education Coordinator is responsible for developing curriculum aligned with Washington State core science learning standards to support a recently launched book, Explore the Salish Sea: A Nature Guide for Kids, written to educate and inspire 5th and 6th graders about our extraordinary Salish Sea ecosystem.
Equally important, the Educational Coordinator will be responsible for creating programmatic content for www.JuniorSeaDoctors.org, a free, virtual club for students to join then learn more about actions they can take to help protect the Salish Sea. The program will offer routine communications delivered to students in a variety of formats as well as provide support for the book.

Physical Demands:
Sit at a computer for extended periods of time.
Daily automobile, ferry, and other local transportation is a part of this traveling position.
Work Environment:
Valid driver’s license.
Location of office is on Orcas Island in Washington state.
Background Check Required:

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Yes
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience in curriculum development with a desired focus on elementary education.

Knowledge of how young people engage with educational content online, and skill to weave curriculum into a virtual club that inspires engagement beyond the classroom.

Classroom teaching experience.

Background in researching program requirements, developing training materials and presenting lessons to the public and school communities.

Skills to develop collaborative partnerships among diverse educational groups and in multicultural environments.

Strong background in education services and knowledge of both federal and state education systems and correlating rules and policies.

Project management skills. Skills to work on multiple projects.

Excellent oral and written communication skill. Interpersonal skills to interact professionally in-person and on the telephone with a wide range of individuals.

Preferred Qualifications:
Artistically creative in seeking new ways to approach STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) powered classrooms.

Ability to leverage social media for networking and partnering with the educational community.

Strong computer skills with proficiency in word processing applications.

Enthusiasm for environmental sustainability that encourages and motivates others to participate.

An interest in marine ecosystems and place-based conservation.

Familiarity with the Pacific Northwest, Salish Sea, and the corresponding educational community.

An awareness of the SeaDoc Society mission and goals.

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