Youth Education Program Coordinator

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Organization

Curry County Soil and Water Conservation District

Job Posted

January 6, 2022

Job Category

Job Type

Remote

No

Location

Gold Beach, OR
United States
The CWP Youth Education Program (YEP) provides hands-on youth education in outdoor settings, promoting curiosity, critical thinking, and community connections. To achieve this mission, the YEP Coordinator works closely with Curry County schools to deliver programming to students K-12, with a focus on 3rd-6th graders in outdoor classrooms. The current emphasis is on school gardens and field experiences.

Summary

The CWP Youth Education Program (YEP) provides hands-on youth education in outdoor settings, promoting curiosity, critical thinking, and community connections. To achieve this mission, the YEP Coordinator works closely with Curry County schools to deliver programming to students K-12, with a focus on 3rd-6th graders in outdoor classrooms. The current emphasis is on school gardens and field experiences. Long term, this position will help recruit funding for and supervise additional YEP staff.

This position functions as a vital part of our small, hard-working team. Initiative and a positive attitude are a must. The ability to interact with staff and outside partners in an often fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient are crucial to this role. Strong written and verbal communication skills are equally important. The position consists of 70% program planning, development, and management, and approximately 30% program delivery to students and teachers.

A complete job description including application instructions can be found on our website. www.currywatersheds.org

How to apply:

Required Documents:

  1. Completed Reference Check Authorization form
  2. Cover letter explaining your qualifications and experience relevant to the requirements of the position. Letter should reference sections in the applicant’s résumé that address specific qualifications.
  3. Résumé or curriculum vitae clearly describing and identifying your experience, skills and achievements related to the requirements of the position.
  4. If claiming Veteran’s or Disabled Veteran’s Preference please also include copies of;
  • DD 214/215 or Certificate of Release or letter from VA indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension
  • Veteran’s disability preference letter from VA unless disability status is included on DD 214/215

Applications may be submitted in the following ways:

  • By email to District Manager, Liesl Coleman: liesl.coleman@currywatersheds.org.  Please type “YEP Coord App” in the subject line.
  • By mail to Liesl Coleman; PO Box 666; Gold Beach, OR 97444.
  • In person at the CWP office located at 29692 Ellensburg Avenue; Gold Beach, OR. 

A complete job description including application instructions can be found on our website. www.currywatersheds.org