Fwd: [YNPN|Boston] Earthwatch is hiring two program coordinators
Cammy Peterson
From: Rachel B <rac...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 10:24 PM
Subject: [YNPN|Boston] Earthwatch is hiring two program coordinators
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Earthwatch, an international environmental nonprofit is currently advertising two program coordinator positions, one part time opportunity, one full time opportunity. Both positions require fluency in Spanish and English.
Program Coordinator
Youth/Educator and Corporate Programs
Boston, MA
Earthwatch is seeking an organized and adaptable individual, with experience in coordinating programs and a solid understanding of science. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for supporting Program Managers in the creation and delivery of programs, especially all aspects of preparing participants for their expeditions. This Program Coordinator will also manage the online community for a corporate sustainability program on freshwater issues, engaging directly with participants to encourage them to contribute to the online community and to collect water quality data. Since this position will provide support to both North and Latin America, we are looking for someone who is fluent in Spanish, preferably a native speaker. This person should also have an interest in being trained in facilitating the program in the field, since this position may be trained to serve as back up for field delivery staff.
The role requires strong customer service skills and the ability to interact collaboratively across internal departments and with corporate and educator participants. The role may also include coordination of research programs, engagement activities, facilitation and delivery, and administrative support, being creative and flexible in an often fast paced environment. He or she will also work closely with a team of Program Managers and Coordinators to provide support to the organization in completing the mission.
Overall responsibilities of all Program Coordinators may include:
1. Selecting and getting participants into the field
- Preparation of participants across assigned programs (public, educator, corporate, etc)
- Review fellowship applications
- Coordinate fellowship application process
- Delivery high quality customer service & participant stewardship
- Screening participant health/safety and travel forms
- 2. Program support
- Coordinate creation of key program materials (pre-work etc)
- Collection of evaluation data and creation of reports
- Provision of program information for Earthwatch publications
- Communicate results from projects to internally and externally
- Enter project, program & participant information into a CRM database
- Coordinate translation of materials as appropriate
- Ensure updates on current partnerships are provided to Marketing for Earthwatch website
Responsibilities specific for this position will include:
3. Provide support for online communications
- Provide online support to program participants, including moderating online discussions in forums and blogs
- Provide excellent customer service to program participants, including assisting them in use of the website which can include running tutorials and responding to questions.
- Troubleshoot the website, completing and following up with IT with any issues that arise
- Solicit, edit and create online content on topics including water quality, citizen science and corporate sustainability in both English and Spanish
- Support regional Earthwatch staff in the use of the online program to engage with participants
- Excellent written communication skills in English and Spanish
Qualifications and experience:
Summary Requirements
- Fluency in Spanish and English is required, native Spanish speaker preferred
- Relevant degree in science or environmental studies/sustainability
- Interest in NGO sector and working globally across different regions
- Proven track record in online project and program coordination and delivery
- Ability to communicate with and develop good relationships at all levels, presenting information in varying degrees of technicality/ detail as the audience dictates
- A high level of comfort and flexibility working in an online environment
- Ability to prioritize or to seek appropriate guidance when prioritization is required.
About Earthwatch
Earthwatch's mission is to engage people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote a sustainable environment. Every year Earthwatch awards grants of over $6 million in support of as many as 70 research projects around the world. These grants are partly funded by volunteers from the general public and our partner organizations who sign up for expeditions to join our scientists as research assistants. This model provides essential funding for long-term research and a workforce of committed volunteers.
Earthwatch fellowships enable critical partners to participate in research expeditions worldwide. Each year, Earthwatch's Fellowship Programs enable hundreds of students, teachers, conservation professionals and corporate employees to join expeditions at little or no out-of-pocket expense. Earthwatch Fellows are emissaries of the Earthwatch mission, sharing their experiences and new knowledge with thousands of students, teachers, and colleagues upon their return.
How to apply
Please send resume and cover letter toh...@earthwatch.org, or mail Attn; Human Resourceds, 114 Western Ave, Boston MA 02134
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Cameron Peterson
Tufts University Masters Candidate
Department of Urban + Environmental Policy + Planning
cameron....@tufts.edu
cpet...@post.harvard.edu
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