Title: Programs Coordinator

FLSA Status: Full Time Employee / Exempt / Salaried

Reports to: Education Director

Direct Reports: Educator, Interns, Volunteers, Seasonals

Location: Brighton, CO

Salary: $31,000-$33,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Eligible – paid time off, Simple IRA w/match, medical, dental & vision insurance

Purpose: The Programs Coordinator will be responsible for scheduling, coordinating and ensuring effective delivery of all school and community programs.

About the Organization:

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (BCR) is a 501-c(3) non-profit headquartered at the Environmental Learning Center at Barr Lake State Park with a satellite office in Fort Collins and fieldwork outposts in the Great Plains Region. BCR conserves birds and their habitats through an integrated approach of Science, Education and Stewardship. Our work radiates from the Rockies to the Great Plains, Mexico and beyond. We are innovative leaders in bird monitoring, research and stewardship. We support a dedicated team of scientists, educators and biologists. We have an annual budget of nearly $5 million, which is primarily from federal/state grants and agreements. The organization will be celebrating 30 years of conservation and education efforts in 2018.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

·  Lead development, scheduling, coordination and evaluation of all community and school environmental education programs, including Urban and Neighborhood Nestwatch.

·  Coordinate instructors and volunteers teaching these programs to ensure effective delivery.

·  Assist in managing the Education Volunteer Program by interviewing, selecting, training and supervising education volunteers.

·  Serve as the primary liaison for the Barr Lake Banding Station with Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

·  Other Duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•  Solid understanding of environmental education standards and philosophy.

•  General knowledge of biology and ecology, specifically to ecosystems found in Colorado.

•  Specific knowledge and experience regarding bird identification, bird banding, ornithology, and natural history of the Front Range desired.

•  Excellent organizational, logistical and time-management skills with proven ability to handle multiple tasks and roles efficiently, with the ability to work independently as well as to function effectively in a team environment; must be detail oriented.

Required Education and Experience:

·  Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, life sciences, environmental interpretation, or education, with two years of working experience in a related field required.

·  Experience developing, marketing, administering, leading, and evaluating environmental education/interpretation programs.

·  Experience coordinating and supervising a diverse educator pool.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter and resume to with the subject line Programs Coordinator by January 21, 2018.

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Job Description: Programs Coordinator

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