Virginia Professional Learning Coordinator at Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Richmond, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Development, Environmental Literacy, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Team Collaboration, Field-Based Education, Event Management, Data Management, Professional Learning, Teacher Support, Networking, Curriculum Development, Public Speaking, Project Management, Relationship Building, Administrative Duties

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks a Virginia Professional Learning Coordinator in the Education Department to be based at CBF’s Richmond office located in Richmond, VA. THE CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION Established in 1966, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest regional nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to saving the Chesapeake Bay, its rivers and streams, and the wildlife that call it home through education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration. Since 2010, CBF has engaged in a focused effort to defend and implement the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint, a binding federal and state collaborative agreement aimed at reducing pollution to the science-based, legally-affirmed levels established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Blueprint is expected to be fully implemented by 2025. If the states and the federal government achieve Blueprint goals, the Bay will finally—after decades of failed efforts—be removed from the Clean Water Act’s impaired waters list. Successfully implementing the Blueprint depends on a well-informed, engaged, active, and diverse constituency of members, advocates, and volunteers who speak up and take action to save the Bay. CBF has a staff of approximately 230 employees working in offices in Annapolis, Maryland; Richmond and Virginia Beach, Virginia; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Washington, D.C. as well as 14 field education program locations. Our staff and volunteer corps work throughout the region educating students and adults, advocating for clean water policies, restoring waterways, and litigating when necessary. CBF's headquarters office in Annapolis, Maryland is the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, the world’s first U.S. Green Build Council’s LEED platinum building. In 2014, CBF opened the Brock Environmental Center—one of the world’s most energy efficient, environmentally smart buildings—in Virginia Beach, Virginia. CBF has an annual budget of approximately $30 million and is supported by over 200,000 members and e-subscribers. For more information on CBF, please visit cbf.org. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Environmental Education CBF’s Environmental Education provides field experiences, teacher professional learning, and student leadership for over 25,000 participants each year. The Bay, and its watershed, is our classroom and CBF environmental educators are responsible for bringing the Bay alive to students. We strive to make a lasting impression about the excitement and vulnerability of the Bay. Each of CBF's 14 education programs has its own individual character. The field experience options run the gamut from our urban boat programs in Baltimore and Hampton Roads to Pennsylvania canoe programs to remote island-based centers. We use hands-on experiential teaching techniques to educate students about the health of the Bay and connect them back to their local environment. Educators promote and develop knowledge about the Bay by providing unforgettable field investigations that inspire participants with a commitment to take action for the restoration of the Bay. The education department is comprised of Student Field Programs, Teacher and Principal Professional Learning, and Student Leadership. All of these components work closely to educate and empower participants to take action towards "Saving the Bay." CONTEXT OF THE POSITION The Virginia Professional Learning Coordinator will work to promote school system partnerships to increase environmental literacy for VA students. The Professional Learning Coordinator will represent CBF in the environmental education arena to develop and maintain relationships with teachers, school districts, and other environmental organizations in strategic locations in VA. The VA Professional Learning Coordinator is part of the education department’s Professional Learning team. Additionally, the Coordinator will be a part of the Virginia Education Team that consists of the Student Leadership Coordinator, and the educators for the VA Field Environmental Education Programs. This position is based in Richmond, VA with travel required for meetings throughout Virginia and to CBF’s Annapolis headquarters. Requirements 1. Program Development: Work with the Professional Learning Team to design, conduct, and serve as the office point of contact for 3-day and 5-day field-based professional learning courses for K-12 teachers in Virginia through our Chesapeake Classrooms summer program. Develop and lead the School Leaders Environmental Leadership Program’s 3-day summer conference, which includes recruiting and managing participants, planning the agenda and supporting the development of participant action plans. Identify, establish, and maintain relationships with formal and field-based education providers in VA to advance environmental literacy. Partners may include teachers, school districts, Institutions of Higher Education, state agencies, and environmental education providers in VA. Work to secure and maintain professional learning credits for all professional learning offerings. 2. Program Support: Develop resources and tools that support teachers with school implementation of Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences. Represent CBF at regional, state, and watershed-wide conferences, meetings, and events. Including developing a close working relationship with the Virginia Environmental Literacy Network’s state and regional work. Promote environmental literacy and build participation of Virginia schools in all CBF Environmental Education Programs, including our student field programs, student leadership and professional learning. 3. Consistent ability to perform required programmatic administrative duties that include, but are not limited to: Maintain and report on program deliverables, this includes working with participant tracking software and systems, and entering and compiling information for reports, and data for evaluations. Work with the department team to manage expense planning, purchasing, and reporting Manage event registration and documentation and monitor participant data. 4. Other: Attend weekly meetings with the Professional Learning Team either remotely with some required in-person meetings at CBF’s Annapolis, MD headquarters. Attend all safety & professional development training that take place during the year for the education department. Work with CBF’s VA Communications department to assist in developing content and stories related to CBF’s education and outreach in VA. Other duties, as assigned. PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Professional Experience Minimum of 4 -5 years’ experience in classroom teaching and/or experiential education. Bachelor’s degree in education, environmental science, or related field required, Masters preferred. Ability to design and lead field-based lessons for Virginia educators and, on occasion, students. Exemplary organization skills, ability to work on several different projects concurrently with frequent deadlines. Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team. Proven ability to work collaboratively and strategically with a variety of people. Physical Requirements Ability to work the occasional evenings and/or weekends. Ability to travel and work away from home for multiple-day periods throughout the year. Ability to work in the field during different times of the year which involves exposure to the elements especially in the summer. Other Must participate and pass a criminal background check. Must possess a valid driver’s license and submit and have an acceptable driving record. All education staff participate in a pre-employment & random drug screening program per the requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Responsibilities

The Virginia Professional Learning Coordinator will promote school system partnerships to enhance environmental literacy among Virginia students. This role involves designing professional learning courses for K-12 teachers and representing CBF in the environmental education sector.