New Leaf Fwd: [citsci-discussion-l] Job Announcement Florida, REEF Education and Office Coordinator

[Tim Zimmerman]

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Subject: 	[citsci-discussion-l] Job Announcement Florida, REEF Education 
and Office Coordinator
Date: 	Wed, 21 Feb 2018 08:56:30 -0800
From: 	Christy Semmens <christy at reef.org>
Reply-To: 	Christy Semmens <christy at reef.org>
To: 	CitSci-discussion-L at cornell.edu



**Please distribute**

*REEF Education and Office Coordinator*
Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) HQ, Key Largo, FL (USA)
Please reply to ellie at REEF.org <mailto:ellie at REEF.org>
Details at www.REEF.org/jobs <http://www.reef.org/jobs>

Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF), a non-profit, marine 
conservation organization with citizen science, education, and research 
programs, is seeking to hire a full time Education and Office 
Coordinator to support educational programming and general operations of 
the REEF Campus in Key Largo, FL. The REEF Campus serves as an 
educational center for visitors and groups, with its newly opened 
Interpretive Center. It is also the Headquarters for supporting 
a membership of over 65,000 engaging in REEF’s international programs. 
REEF maintains a physical and online store of field supplies, reference 
ID books, REEF gear, and novelty items.

*Position Overview*
The Education and Office Coordinator will report to the Education 
Program Manager, and will work closely with all REEF team members. The 
Education and Office Coordinator will assist with REEF’s growing 
Explorers Program, which includes informal education through a monthly 
seminar series, youth summer camps, a college-level field methodology 
course, and one to five-day workshops with visiting school groups, elder 
hostels, and scout troops. This rapidly-growing program engaged over 
1,000 participants in 2017, aged 6 – 70. The Education and Office 
Coordinator will also be responsible for the operation of the 
physical and online REEF Store, along with assisting general facilities 
management.

*Position Description and Responsibilities*
Priority tasks and duties will include, but may not be limited to, the 
following responsibilities:
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of REEF’s Explorers 
education programs, including informal education programs and summer camps.
• Contribute to the creation and updating of educational and training 
materials for REEF programs.
• Work with REEF’s Education Manager to schedule and facilitate outreach 
and social events at the REEF Campus.
• Manage all store transactions, including processing payments, packing, 
and shipping, for online and in store orders.
• Train staff and interns to assist with store order fulfillment and 
inventory oversight, and ensure standards for quality and accuracy of 
order fulfillment, and overall customer service.
• Handle customer questions, requests, complaints, and issues.
• Update and maintain the REEF online store.
• Oversee the general working environment of the REEF Headquarters 
office facility, including stock of office supplies, ensuring all 
equipment is in working order, and cleanliness.
• Coordinate the REEF Campus property management and maintenance.
• Assist with supervision and facilitation of the Marine Conservation 
Internship program, which hosts 4-6 college-age interns three semesters 
a year.
• Assist with broader communication, outreach, and capacity building 
efforts to support REEF’s Volunteer Survey Project, Invasive Lionfish 
Program, and other related REEF activities. The staff member will work 
collaboratively with a dynamic team of REEF staff, interns, and volunteers.


*Qualifications*
Bachelors or higher degree in relevant field, or equivalent work 
experience in non-profit organizations, marine sciences, 
retail management, or teaching. Proficiency with desktop computers and 
office software, as well as excellent written and oral 
communication skills are required. Knowledge and familiarity with 
major social media platforms, and basic HTML and website content editing 
skills are desired. Highly positive attitude and aptitude for working as 
a self-starter in a fast-paced non-profit organization is a must. 
Strong interest in ocean life, marine conservation, citizen science, and 
diving a plus. Ability to work in a diverse and collaborate team 
across multiple disciplines.
*
Position Term, Compensation, and Work Environment*
This is a full-time position with a salary commensurate with 
experience. Benefits include health insurance, accrued paid time off 
(PTO), option for flex-time work weeks, and 7 paid holiday days per 
year. U.S. and International travel may be required, as well as 
some weekend, holiday, and after-hours work. The position will be based 
at REEF’s Key Largo, Florida Campus. The position will report to the 
Education Program Manager.

*How to Apply*
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Ellie 
Splain, Education Program Manager, ellie at REEF.org 
<mailto:ellie at REEF.org>. Position will remain open until 
filled. Immediate start date is desired.

*Organization Background*
REEF conserves marine environments worldwide. Our mission is to protect 
biodiversity and ocean life by actively engaging and inspiring the 
public through citizen science, education, and partnerships with the 
scientific community. REEF programs include marine life education, field 
research, and one of the largest citizen science programs in the world 
through unique partnerships with private, governmental, scientific, and 
educational sectors. REEF’s programs directly benefit and help to 
protect marine life worldwide.

REEF was founded in 1990 as a way to educate scuba divers and snorkelers 
in marine life identification and to utilize their marine 
life sightings. Patterned after the successful Audubon and Cornell 
birding programs, REEF has grown into a 65,000 plus member 
organization with programs in place throughout the western hemisphere. 
Primary among these programs is the Volunteer Fish Survey 
Project, enabling marine enthusiasts to conduct surveys and submit 
sightings data from throughout the Tropical Western Atlantic, coastal 
North America, Tropical Eastern Pacific, Hawaii, and South Pacific. Data 
are managed by REEF staff and made available to researchers, 
scientists, managers, and the public free of charge via REEF’s on-line 
database at www.REEF.org <http://www.reef.org/>. To date more than 
200,000 marine life surveys have been submitted.

In addition to the Volunteer Fish Survey Project, REEF maintains a large 
and active diver education program with standardized course materials 
for each of its survey regions. Strong partnerships within the diving 
industry and effective outreach provide opportunities for thousands of 
divers to learn about marine life and take part in surveying activities 
throughout the year. REEF manages the July-long Great Annual Fish Count; 
the Grouper Moon Project – researching grouper spawning aggregations; 
the Exotic Species Program – tracking the impact and control of 
non-native marine fish species, particularly the human-induced invasion 
of Indo-Pacific lionfish into the Tropical West Atlantic; 
Special Projects – assessing fish population changes in and around 
marine reserves and on and around newly developed artificial reefs; 
printed and e-newsletter communications; and, numerous field survey and 
data gathering expeditions. REEF maintains strong partnerships with 
federal, state, and local government agencies as well as other US based 
and international agencies, NGOs, and business entities.

REEF is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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