Education Support Specialist at William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

50000.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Marine Science, Environmental Science, Science Education, Curriculum Development, Logistical Coordination, Educational Outreach, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Team Collaboration, Field Programming, Safety Supervision, First Aid Certification, CPR Certification, Software Proficiency, Public Outreach, Professional Development

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Description

Job Requisition: JR101138 Education Support Specialist (Open) Job Posting Title: Education Support Specialist Department: CC00817 VIMS1 | DEAN | Communications & Marketing Job Family: Staff - Academic Program Administration Worker Sub-Type: Regular (benefited) Job Requisition Primary Location: Virginia Institute of Marine Science Primary Job Posting Location: Wilson House Job Description Summary: The mission of William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is to seek and broadly communicate knowledge in marine and coastal science to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through research, education, and advisory service. The Batten School & VIMS make seminal advances in understanding coastal and marine systems through research and discovery, translate research findings into practical solutions to complex issues of societal importance, and provide new generations of researchers, educators, problem solvers, and managers with an education of unsurpassed quality. Job Description: The Education Support Specialist supports and delivers Outreach & Engagement activities as related to its K-12 education programs. Reporting to the Student Programs Coordinator, the Education Support Specialist will deliver developed environmental education classroom and field programs, including school year classroom visits and field trips as well as extensive summer enrichment programming for elementary through high school students. The Education Support Specialist will support other Outreach & Engagement programming, including teacher professional development and public outreach as needed. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Deliver classroom-based and field trip programming to K-12 audiences, ensuring quality and consistency across all educational offerings. Support curriculum development and logistical coordination, enabling the education team to scale programming efficiently. Enhance the impact and visibility of education and outreach in alignment with state education standards and VIMS’ strategic goals. Develop and support high-impact summer camps for grades 3–12, focused on immersive, hands-on learning in marine science. Ensure the safety and supervision of campers during camp and field programming. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in marine/environmental science, life science, or science education or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Valid driver’s license required. First aid/CPR certification or the ability to obtain appropriate first-aid certification within 30 days of hire. Working knowledge of coastal and estuarine science, and related environmental issues. Knowledge of educational outreach strategies and principles, with the ability to implement a variety of education programs including classroom and field-based offerings. Proficiency with a variety of software applications, databases and web-based applications. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication and presentation skills, with the demonstrated ability to work with a large diversity of audiences in classroom, outdoor, and professional settings. Ability to work independently. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a strong collaborative team player. Ability to present professionally to internal and external audiences. Work experience in science or environmental based education programs. Preferred Qualifications: Lifeguard certification. Paddling safety and rescue training and/or experience. Demonstrated experience trailering boats and canoe/kayak rigs. Demonstrated experience in aquarium maintenance and supervision. Experience using and maintaining a variety of lab and field gear. Salary: up to $50,000.00 commensurate with experience. Conditions of Employment: Occasional night, weekend, and overnight work is required to meet the job responsibilities. This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Overtime may be required during peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor. This is a restricted position, subject to the continued availability of funding. Additional Job Description: Job Profile: JP0246 - Education Support Specialist III - Nonexempt - Salary - S07 Qualifications: Compensation Grade: S07 Recruiting Start Date: 2025-11-18 Review Date: 2025-12-09 Position Restrictions: EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility. William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) are vibrant, innovative and engaged communities and we are delighted about your interest in a career with us.

Responsibilities

The Education Support Specialist will deliver environmental education programs to K-12 audiences and support curriculum development and logistical coordination. They will also enhance the visibility of education and outreach efforts in alignment with state education standards.