AIR / ELC Program Specialist

City : San Francisco Location : 1064 - Recology San Francisco Subsidiary Name : Recology San Francisco

Role

Under the general supervision, works as an educator to promote and teach visitors (children and adults), about the importance of resource conservation. Will be responsible for scheduling and leading tours, assisting with art openings, assisting with development of educational programs and other outreach activities.

Working hours are typically Mon-Fri, 9am-5 : 30pm. Some Saturdays, some Tuesday evenings and art show openings, as well.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conducts and schedules educational tours about recycling, composting, sustainability, and facility operations for children and adults including school field trips, youth groups, community groups, international groups, and members of the general public.
• Researches and develops new educational programs and age-appropriate instructional materials for Environmental Learning Center to promote environmental responsibility and stewardship.
• Creates fact sheets and informational / educational documents for students, teachers, designers and other visitors that encourage increased recycling and composting.
• Writes communication materials related to environmental education.
• Designs and implements environmental workshops.
• Assists in monitoring educational activities.
• Works with manager to recruit, train and schedule education and tour volunteers and interns.
• Organizes events to raise awareness of environmental issues. Attends tabling events promoting programs and gives presentations at schools and community organizations.
• Stays current to trends and practices in the field of resource recovery.
• Assists with scheduling and performs related administrative tasks, such as maintaining databases, sending out tour surveys, and tracking tour attendees.
• Collects data from multiple sources, creates tracking systems and reports, and analyzes information to measure the impact and reach of the AIR / ELC Programs.
• Creates content for social media and newsletters, and designs educational posters and pamphlets.
• Assists Artist in Residence staff with designing and building exhibits for educational gallery and classroom, including games, kiosks, and posters.
• Assists with Artist in Residence openings and installations as needed.
• Travel may be required for meetings and / or site visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Recology Offers

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Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and / or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.

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