Program Coordinator (Biodiversity)

We’re looking for a passionate and motivated individual to coordinate the delivery and ongoing development of our biodiversity citizen science programs. This will include Bush Blitz TeachLive and community engagement. In addition, our brand new Bees with Backpacks and other new programs as they emerge. This role includes travel to remote and beautiful destination to support field research and will build and maintain important relationships with stakeholders such as teachers, students, public participants, government and corporate partners.

Are you passionate about biodiversity, people, being in the field and love a new challenge?  If so, we want to hear from you!

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Project Management
• Stakeholder Relations
• Program Marketing, Communications & Growth
• Risk & Incident Management
• Other Duties

1. Project Management

• Plan and deliver Biodiversity/environmental citizen science programs, ensuring that contracted deliverables are met to standard, budget and timeline
• Manage recruitment of participants, including (but not limited to) schools, teachers, students, corporate partners & volunteers
• Travel to Australian project locations to coordinate and facilitate the delivery of expeditions (dependent on Government health directives)
• Work with Earthwatch staff, scientists and project partners in the field to ensure that expeditions are delivered seamlessly and successfully with participant satisfaction and safety of highest priority
• Lead the design, planning and delivery of education and engagement events, activities and workshops
• Work with the Biodiversity Manager in program development, monitoring, evaluation and reporting

2. Stakeholder Relations

• Assist the Biodiversity Manager in managing relationships with key partners across all sectors including delivery partners, scientists, education, government, corporate funders, land managers and field staff
• Network with stakeholders at events
• Assist the Executive team in sourcing new funding opportunities, including attending networking events and conferences to build Earthwatch’s reputation and create partnership opportunities.

3. Program Marketing, Communication & Growth

• Assist with the marketing and promotion of biodiversity programs.
• Engage and educate key partners from all sectors including corporate, teachers, students and communities across Australia and Earthwatch Environmental Science programs
• Ensure timely internal distribution of program information for marketing, sales and fundraising purposes
• Work with the Biodiversity Manager to identify opportunities for program growth and collaborate with the team on strategic program planning for the sustainable future of the science programs
• Represent Earthwatch at events and forums

4. Risk and Incident Management
5. Other Duties

• Travel to Australian program & event locations as required
• Assist in the continual improvement of EW processes and procedures
• Train and participate as part of the Incident Management Team
• Undertake other duties as required

About you

You’re passionate about biodiversity, proactive and ambitious with a can-do attitude. You consider your organisation, communication and relationship building skills to be key strengths. You’re excited by working in remote field locations and facilitating amazing experiences. You’re comfortable in learning how to work with bees. You successfully work autonomously as well as effectively within a small team environment.  You’re keen to be supported by other high performing colleagues, within a culture that promotes collaboration and outside the box thinking.

The Essentials

Requirements

• Be an Australian citizen or hold a valid work visa for full time work in Australia
• Hold a valid Australian driving license
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
• Up to date Qualification/Certification in First Aid or willingness to obtain
• Degree from recognised tertiary institution in a relevant field (environmental science, conservation biology or similar)

Skills/Competencies

• Sound knowledge of biodiversity science
• Comfortable in learning to work with bees
• Strong organisational skills, with experience in project management, ideally a citizen science or science communications program
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating small groups in remote locations
• Ability to network and inspire others including the ability to connect with and instruct diverse teams of people
• Community engagement and event facilitation
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft packages
• Sound understanding of the value and key concepts of citizen science and behaviour change
• Ability to travel intrastate and interstate (dependant on Government direction) and to work outside of normal working hours when required

Desirable attributes

• Experience in program budgets
• Grant or proposal writing experience
• GIS
• Competency in 4WD off road

Key selection criteria

• A demonstrated understanding of biodiversity and a sound understanding of the key concepts of citizen science and behaviour change
• Confidence in effective communication, including networking, building relationships and motivating a diverse range of people
• Strong organisational skills, with experience in project management/program coordination
• Experienced in facilitating small groups, ideally in remote locations
• Happy to train/work with bees
• A collaborative team member, who easily builds rapport and can contribute to a positive work culture

What we offer

MODE OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time. 1 year fixed term contract

SALARY: As agreed, plus 10% superannuation and 20 days’ annual leave

STAFF BENEFITS:

Supportive small team environment

Green office space in Carlton, close to public transport links

Flexible work arrangements

Intra and interstate travel (dependant on Government health directives)

Employee Assistance Program

Salary Packaging option

Professional Development with upskilling support

REPORTS TO: Biodiversity Manager

POSITION TITLES THAT REPORT TO THIS POSITION: None

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: Earthwatch employees, volunteers/interns, Earthwatch international staff,

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: Scientists, Suppliers, Trusts and Foundations, Corporates, Government, NGO Networks, Land managers, Education sector, Program IT providers