Classification Title: Education & Outreach Specialist, C21

Location: Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Dr. N.E., St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Work Schedule: 29 hours per week; occasional varying days and hours

Thursday – Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday; 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday; 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

This is a part-time position assisting with facility operations, education and volunteer coordination with weekend work required.

Join a small team of environmental educators to help operate the award-winning Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center in Pinellas County! This is a unique opportunity to work and learn in a coastal ecosystem and renowned archaeological site with others who love nature and heritage as much as you do. This part-time position also works closely with a team of volunteers to foster an excellent visitor experience.

What Will You Do?

Assist with marketing and promotion of educational programs.
Plan and organize educational programs for the public.
Plan and organize volunteers to ensure adequate support during public open hours.
Assist with program registration, evaluations, and data entry.
Implement training program for volunteers.
Design, manage, and distribute monthly program brochure.
Attend occasional outreach events on behalf of the Center.
Assist with daily operations of facility including opening, closing, and general tidiness of building.
Assist with hosting and/or facilitating programs, field trips, camps, meetings and other events.
Answer emails and phone calls in a prompt and professional manner.
Assist with social media accounts and e-newsletter.
Design and maintain seasonal educational displays.
Compile and analyze essential facility data.

What Do You Need?

3 years’ experience working in a training/museum/educational/teaching field performing paraprofessional or technical support training, making presentations, or communicating to groups; or
Associate’s degree in general or specialized study and 1 year experience as described; or
Bachelor’s degree in general or specialized study and some experience as described; or
An equivalent combination of training, education, and/or experience.
Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver’s License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report.
Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
Ability to consistently work weekend shifts.
Ability to work independently in a stand-alone education center with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn/apply computer applications and software.

Highly Desirable

Proficiency in Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and other media platforms.
Quick learner with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Creative and flexible.
Knowledge of local flora, fauna and/or archaeology.
Public speaking experience .
Experience with program promotion and hosting software (I.e., Canva, Eventbrite, Zoom, Microsoft Teams).

Let Us Tell You What Benefits We Offer!!

Our benefits rank among the top in the area! Check it out!
Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
We have tuition reimbursement, wellness, and deferred compensation programs to name a few perks. Check out these and more!

Want to learn more?

Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.

Education & Outreach Specialist

Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller

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