Position Title: Education Coordinator

 Position Overview

The New York Marine Rescue Center (NYMRC) is now accepting applicants for an Education Coordinator. The application deadline is rolling or until ideal candidate is selected. This position requires flexibility and adaptability and the ability to work evenings and weekends frequently.              

The NYMRC is a rescue and rehabilitation organization that promotes marine conservation. Our mission is to preserve and protect the marine environment through conservation efforts including research, rescue, rehabilitation and education. As a 501 (c) non-profit, we are the primary responders for sick or injured pinnipeds, sea turtles and small cetaceans, and maintain the only marine mammal and sea turtle rehabilitation center in New York State.

 Education Coordinator Competencies

• Educate the public on all aspects of marine mammal and sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation
• Manage and oversee onsite and offsite educational programming
• Create and implement new educational curriculum for all ages
• Train staff, volunteers, and interns on in-house educational catalog
• Manage citizen science program for cold stun and seal patrolling
• Run annual middle school workshop program during summer months
• Communicate with key stakeholders including school and community groups, libraries, employees, volunteers and members of the Board of Directors;
• Work with the volunteer coordinator to schedule volunteers to ensure coverage for various events, fairs, education opportunities and onsite support
• Track program performance, effectiveness and income

 Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, marine or environmental sciences
• Strong interpersonal, public speaking and writing skills
• Prior experience working with not-for-profits and educator/naturalist preferred