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Engagement Coordinator – Lab of Ornithology
| Company | Cornell University |
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| Location | Ithaca, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $24.5 – $26.83 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Associate’s degree and 2 to 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in educational outreach (formal or informal) and/or community engagement.
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to present workshops and webinars for a broad range of people.
- Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills and the ability to integrate graphics into educational materials.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical, as is ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to work quickly and efficiently under general supervision.
- Must have experience with computer applications such as MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, Google Suite etc.
- Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted NYS driver’s license and be cleared to drive for university business.
- Effectively use judgment to prioritize and accomplish tasks.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Youth and Community Engagement Leader by conceptualizing, designing, and developing educational materials.
- Lead workshops and webinars.
- Develop partnerships and networks, as well as represent the Cornell Lab at state, regional, and national education conferences.
- Manage sponsorship relationships.
- Recruit and train a network of Educator Ambassadors.
- Meet project deadlines, working under the guidance of the Youth and Community Engagement Leader and with the project team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in science or science education.
- Knowledge of nature connection, participatory science, and/or science inquiry highly preferred.
- Teaching, writing, and webpage editing experience.
- Spanish language skills a plus.
