Description
About the Pay
Note: The salary range listed ($90,292.80 - $108,388.80 per year) reflects the target hiring range only and does not represent the full employee pay range for this position.
About Central Arizona Project
Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 336-mile system that supplies Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona. More than 6 million people rely on this supply. CAP employs nearly 500 people who enjoy a team-oriented and safety-focused work culture. The close community of a small company is driven to help fulfill our extremely valuable mission.
Compensation & Benefits Package includes:
Competitive Salaries
Arizona State Retirement System - Pension
401(k)
Medical, Dental and Vision
Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability
4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule (may work irregular hours, including some Fridays, evenings and weekends)
Hybrid Eligible After Training: Up to one remote day per week once proficiency is reached
Paid training & tuition reimbursement
9 paid holidays
Paid vacation & sick time
Wellness programs
No benefits waiting period
Relocation benefits
Significant training and development opportunities
Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
About the Position
As an Education Program Administrator, you would be responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering educational programs and experiences at Central Arizona Project’s Water Education Center. This role ensures that all programs are engaging, accessible, and relatable to a diverse age-range. The Education Program Administrator will provide comprehensive oversight of the Water Education Center’s educational program initiatives, as well as conceptualization, research, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the WEC’s in-person public programs. Responsibilities include working collaboratively across departments to participate in, design, and successfully implement public programs.
Under the supervision of the Stakeholder and Community Relations Manager, the Education Program Administrator position encompasses the development, presentation, and support of programs for school audiences, stakeholder groups, and the general public. They will be responsible for ensuring that the planning and implementation of these programs are aligned with CAP’s mission, vision, and Board Strategic Plan.
The duties include:
Program Development & Facilitation
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver on-site and outreach programs for school groups, stakeholders, and the general public, with a primary focus on elementary school groups
- Facilitate interactive, hands-on programs and presentations
- Develop and deliver in-person educational and public programs that appeal to a broad general audience and connect with diverse communities
Collaborate with all CAP departments staff in development of programming
Program Logistics, Coordination & Administration
- Schedule and manage school visits, field trips, workshops, lectures, and community programs and events
- Coordinate program registrations, confirmations, and evaluations
- Oversee materials preparation, coordinate with appropriate staff for room/space setup, and technology needs for programs
- Serve as point of contact for all events and functions prior to and day of scheduled events
Community Engagement & Partnerships
- Build and maintain relationships with schools, teachers, stakeholder groups, and community partners in the three-county service area
- Represent the WEC at community events, teacher workshops, and outreach activities
- Support partnerships that expand the reach of the WEC
- Maintain knowledge of CAP content and serve as docent of the exhibit space, develop knowledge of content of all functional and content related aspects of exhibits
- Serve as curator of all temporary exhibits in the facility, including the scheduling, installation, promotion, and all programming of temporary exhibits
- Position may require alternate work hours such as evenings and some weekends
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Natural Sciences, Museum Studies, or related field
At least 5 years of experience in program coordination, environmental education, museum/interpretive programming, or teaching
Strong presentation and public speaking skills for audiences of varying ages
Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
Comfortable with hands-on, inquiry-based teaching methods
Understanding of pedagogical techniques, including approaches to formal and informal learning and knowledge of state education standards
Able to synthesize content into compelling, audience-centered experiences for audiences of diverse ages, interests, and motivations
Committed to welcoming, valuing, and engaging positively with people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences
Engage comfortably and consistently with the public
Exceptional communicator with outstanding written, organizational, analytical, time management, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated experience in the development of innovative programming
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
All aspects of event management experience
If you are looking for a challenging, creative role with the opportunity to make a difference in Arizona, all while enjoying a great work/life balance, APPLY ONLINE today! www.cap-az.com/jobs. Your water, your future.
