Earth Day Network is seeking an Education Coordinator who can help us expand the global reach of our strong education programs to increase environmental and climate literacy worldwide and who can focus on our 2020 campaign to mobilize 500 million students worldwide for our 50th anniversary.
We are seeking an organized professional, a highly motivated person who cares deeply about environmental issues, and an educator who has experience in both formal and non-formal environmental education programs.
Working closely with the Director of Education, the Education Coordinator will support all aspects of the Education Department including:
Supporting the growth in number and diversity of EDN’s education partners
Coordinating the organization of all global education partners for Earth Day 2019 and 2020
Conducting research and assisting in creation and continuance of curricula, web resources, and other supporting materials for Earth Day 2019, 2020, and all additional education programs (including, but not limited to: NCEP, Green Schools, School Lunch Week, MobilizeU, Climate and Environmental Literacy, etc.)
Communicating with the global Educators Network through email newsletters
Creating content for blogs and social media highlighting EDN education programs and initiatives
Writing grant applications and funding proposals to financially support education department programs and goals
Maintaining operations and ongoing communication with Educators’ Network members and partners, such as management of Go Organic! for Earth Day campaign, Walden project, and other partnerships with national and local organizations
Monitoring and analyzing federal, state and local initiatives in identified policy areas including support for actions, as well as developing and implementing strategies with Education Director to further EDN’s policy priorities
Coordinating day-to-day logistics of the Education Department, including meetings and conferences
Recruiting, hiring, and managing Education Interns (undergraduate and graduate students)
Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Four-year college degree required, masters preferred.
Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of environmental education program development and evaluation, knowledge of formal education standards in the US and international education programs, background knowledge in global environmental issues, experience leading formal and/or non-formal education programs, and knowledge of environmental NGO operations
Work Experience: At least three years of formal or non-formal education experience required; grant writing experience preferred
Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; exceptional organizational skills and ability to multitask
Capabilities: Ability to work well with a wide range of audiences, be a team player, but also function well working independently, be proactive and anticipate departmental and organizational needs, multilingual capabilities are strongly preferred
Long hours possible (especially around Earth Day and other special events); some travel required
Position based in our DC office, remote work is not available for this position
TO APPLY:
Send a letter of interest, and resume Tracey Ritchie, Director of Education at Ritchie@earthday.org
With the subject line: Education Coordinator_LastName
If you have any portfolio items such as writing samples, previously developed programs or curricula, or anything that showcases previous work, please include as attachments