Do you have a passion for learning and teaching others about the world around you?  Join the Education Team at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (ANERR) through a partnership with Florida State University (FSU) and be a part of a team that is focused on making learning fun and engaging for people of all ages at our on-site nature center and various hands-on activities throughout the Apalachicola River Estuary’s watershed.

This position creates and facilitates all K-12 educational programs that align with the ANERR mission and school curriculum. Participates in creating and facilitating department outreach programs including:

Student/Formal Education: Assist with facilitating and designing K-12 education programs that align to school curriculum and ANERR’s mission. Coordinate with FSU regarding delivery/facilitation of TOTE program. Look for opportunities to integrate FSU research/initiatives into K-12 programs.

Public/Informal Education: Recruit speakers and manage schedule for monthly outreach talks and other events. Assist with maintaining Nature Center attractions, including boardwalks, exhibits, and Bay Discovery Room. Assist as a roaming interpreter with visitors in the Nature Center.

Communications: Generate communications materials in written, audio, and video media, as well as social media content for the DEP social media accounts. Oversee the creation and publication of the OysterCatcher newsletter, and keep communications contact database up to date with new FOR members and other relevant contacts. Manage Apalachicola NERR presence on the DEP website and coordinate updates with FOR website, www.apalachicolareserve.com. Compile success stories from ANERR, NW Region AP, and Buffer staff to generate weekly reports to central Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection in Tallahassee and participate in a weekly call with communications staff and Central RCP Office staff, relaying relevant updates and protocol changes with staff.

Coordinate with FSUCML on outreach activities. Operate ANERR vehicles and vessels as needed. Assist with ANERR efforts to plan, prepare, and respond to extreme weather events that impact ANERR and regional facilities.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (in one of the physical, biological, environmental sciences, a closely related field, or degree in an applicable social science) and four years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.)

Ability to move/lift up to 25 lbs. carrying and lifting field equipment, displays for special events and education activities. 

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Considerations
This is an A&P position. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity
An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.

Contact Info
Dr. Joel Trexler, Director of FSUCML: jtrexler@fsu.edu 
Robert Gorecki, ANERR Education Coordinator: Robert.Gorecki@FloridaDEP.gov