Arizona Project WET Outreach Coordinator

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• Ensure that program objectives and outcomes are met in accordance with established priorities, timeframes, funding, and other specifications.
• Utilize Microsoft 365 software to enhance the organization, accessibility, and transparency of material across the team.
• This position reports to the (APW) Director and is a participating member of the dynamic, cooperative, statewide APW team. This position is posted in Tucson (Pima County) AND supports/delivers out-of-county programming - necessitating periodic state-wide travel throughout the year.
• Determine priorities in accordance with grant objectives, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Develop schedules, oversee daily operations, and coordinate the program calendar.
• Maintain
  data points, summarize results, and support the compilation of various
  program reports.
• Develop, compile and disseminate program Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Connect, collaborate, and nurture relationships with community partners: educators, government agencies, NGO's, and sponsors.
• Promote University of Arizona water education initiatives and APW programs. .
• Enthusiastically deliver APW programming with exceptional skill: meaningfully connect content to participant and participant to action, ensuring attainment of measurable outcomes.
• Build rapport with students, educators, partners, and the wider APW team to deliver quality programming, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
• Collaborative members of the APW Team are expected to offer/provide technical advice, insights into best practices, creative problem-solving, and reflection on performance.
• The Outreach Coordinator is both coach and colleague, supporting the whole team: Volunteers, APW Outreach Specialists, other APW Coordinators, as well as the Program Manager.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to lift and move equipment up to 25lbs for
  programs will be required on a regular basis.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• The
  ideal candidate for this position is adept at balancing projects with
  production-type schedules and effectively communicating.
• Demonstrate
  strategic time management and sound judgement.
• Can synthesize AZ academic standards, STEAM
  integration, informal-education best practices, and workplace procedures.
• Skilled
  at public speaking and engaging large groups.
  - Most APW programs are facilitated in outdoor, public spaces for large
  blocks of the event day.
  - Many APW programs are attended by hundreds of participants: students,
  educators, and volunteers.
• Ability
  to work both independently and collaboratively with moderate guidance.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• The
  incumbent must possess transportation and must have a valid driver's
  license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy, and current vehicle
  insurance at time of employment. Occasionally the position requires
  driving a motor pool vehicle while pulling a cargo trailer.

• Outdoor, place-based, child engagement experience: camp, nature center, garden, park, museum.