JOB TITLE: Program Specialist, Museum Volunteers for the Environment (MUVE)

Pay Band: P1, 3

Salary: $18.00/hour, plus full benefits

DEPARTMENT: Conservation

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Curator of Ecology and Environmental Restoration

SUMMARY: The Museum Volunteers for the Environment (MUVE) Program is a volunteer-based habitat restoration group that uses citizen science, museum exhibits, outreach initiatives, and eco-art to engage with residents and enhance our coastal environments.

The newly funded Your Shores Program is a collaborative project that engages three community and conservation-based programs at Frost Science, including Marine Conservation, Museum Volunteers for the Environment (MUVE), and UBMS. This Program will foster equity and inclusion in marine and coastal science by engaging with students from under resourced areas in the community and encouraging their continued education in STEM fields while enhancing three coastal ecosystems in northern Miami-Dade County.

The Program Specialist will lead MUVE workday events and Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) students in MUVE activities. This position will specifically coordinate program efforts for the beach dune and mangrove facilitating activities, data collection and monitoring at each site.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead monthly MUVE Volunteer Workdays
Oversee Your Shores Program mangrove & beach activities, including the planning and facilitating of exotic species removal, marine debris removal and tracking, and native plantings.
Assist with Your Shores Program coral activities.
Support the UBMS in curriculum development.
Aid in maintenance of restoration sites and assurance of completion for grant-funded projects
Record, organize, inventory, and maintain all MUVE supplies.
Contribute with the writing and updating of digital communication, including monthly newsletter, website, Frost Science employee newsletter, photo database, citizen science data base and volunteer map.
Support with ongoing citizen science efforts, including the planning of the annual City Nature Challenge
Lead outreach and lecture events throughout Miami Dade County both onsite at Frost Science and offsite at conservation festivals, promoting Frost Science's Conservation Programs.
Conduct weekly beach cleanups and track data.
Develop and complete special projects as needed.
Assist with other conservation program tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Batchelor�s degree in biology, environmental science, or related field of science.
Experience with community engagement, outreach, and/or citizen science
Experience with environmental conservation and/or science

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Science communication skills
A comprehensive understanding or willingness to learn about ecological restoration in South Florida
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Attention to detail and follow through with assignments.
Experience leading groups and public speaking skills
Familiarity with Florida ecology and local Flora and Fauna preferred.
Interest in Frost Science�s mission.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Reliable and punctual, with good attendance
Ability to work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines.
Positive attitude and the ability to work well with different personalities.
Must be 18 years or older.
Must have valid driver�s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to work in extreme conditions outdoors, in the field and indoors with irregular hours and schedules.
SCUBA certified Open Water or equivalent preferred
Bilingual preferred

This is a grant funded position. Funding secured for two years.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate a computer and phone; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on select occasions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Some of this positions work is performed in an outdoor environment. Candidates must be able to withstand heat, humidity, and insects. The position includes regular components of outdoor field-based restoration work including the ability to lift and carry materials up to 50 pounds. Weekend work is be required.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

Background clearance
Drug screening as part of the Drug Free Workplace Program.

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