Manager, Eastern Forest Education, The Richard & Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve System

Manager, Eastern Forest Education, The Richard & Lucile Durrell
Edge of Appalachia Preserve System (hereinafter, “EOA”)
Cincinnati Museum Center

This position reports to: Director, Edge of Appalachia Preserve
FLSA Status: Fulltime, Exempt
Annual Salary:$45,000.00

Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) inspires people of all ages to learn more about the world through science; regional history; and educational, engaging, and meaningful experiences.  CMC is committed to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion. We acknowledge how we’re alike and embrace how we’re different. When we work with empathy and equity, we can build a better community together.

CMC has been active at The Edge of Appalachia Preserve System (EOA) in Adams County, Ohio, since 1961. CMC shares ownership and management of the Preserve with the Ohio Chapter of The Nature Conservancy. At 21,000 acres, EOA is the largest private nature preserve in Ohio protecting the eastern forest and alkaline prairie. and is known for its high plant and animal biodiversity. To preserve and steward this remarkable landscape, EOA and CMC present a wide range of educational and enrichment opportunities for schools, adults, researchers, and the general public.

Position Overview:

The Manager, Eastern Forest Education (Manager) is responsible for leading natural history interpretation and science education at EOA in Adams County, Ohio. The Manager will oversee biodiversity education initiatives at EOA to build awareness and knowledge of the Eastern Forest Ecosystem.  The Manager will build appreciation and support for EOA as a nature sanctuary and CMC as a respected science authority. The Manager will serve a variety of audiences and ages and present a variety of programs, both onsite and online.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Continue EOA’s 37-year partnership with two local school districts to provide field and in-classroom classes that focus on biodiversity. Conduct program evaluations and occasionally revise curriculum to meet changing academic standards.
Develop biodiversity programs on varying topics for naturalists, biologists, educators, families, and the general public.
Organize and promote public hikes throughout EOA.
Share EOA work with a broader audience by leading local community education programs and working with partner organizations.
Utilize media to promote EOA and related eastern forest topics on digital platforms and in public talks and presentations.
Work with departments at CMC and the Ohio Nature Conservancy to coordinate program support and mutually beneficial opportunities.  As needed, coordinate with the Philanthropy team on funding proposals and reports.
Assist the Preserve Director & Ecological Manager with all aspects of preserve stewardship and facility maintenance.
Recruit, develop, and supervise interns and volunteers to assist with programming.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Strong working knowledge of eastern forest biodiversity
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 2+ years of teaching experience
Ability to develop and implement original, meaningful natural history experiences
Excellent organizational, writing, and public presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work with the public and coworkers in a positive, professional manner
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Working knowledge of digital education supports and techniques, such as photography & video, preferred
Experienced with Microsoft Office suite

Working Conditions:

40-hour work week with some weekends and evenings
The work setting alternates between the office setting within the Eulett Center and an outdoor forest and prairie environment in all seasons and kinds of weather
Part of the collaborative, passionate small team
Regular and frequent computer and phone use

Physical Requirements:

Ability to regularly traverse uneven, rugged terrain for distances of up to two miles to lead programs in a variety of conditions, including insects, heat, humidity, precipitation, and cold
Ability to carry backpacks (up to 20 pounds) and educational equipment (up to 10 pounds) frequently, both on- and off-trail
Willingness to live in a remote, rural area of Ohio 1.5 hours outside Cincinnati, OH (housing not provided)
Frequent sitting and standing
Willing to obtain certification in first aid and CPR
Valid driver’s license and good driving record, or reliable transportation (reimbursed for mileage)

About the Richard & Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve System

Across 21,000 acres, the EOA Preserve System is a natural wonderland of rolling forested slopes, deep ravines, and flower-studded prairies where natural elements of the Appalachians collide with those from the Midwest. Here, prairies meet the southern edge of the great glacial advances of Ohio’s past, and we find nature in abundance. Located 75 miles east of downtown Cincinnati in Adams County, Ohio, EOA is the crown jewel of biological diversity in Ohio.  In 1959, a dedicated group of conservation-minded people embarked on a mission to preserve this vast landscape. Inspired and guided by the late ecologist Dr. E. Lucy Braun, the EOA’s founders became leaders in the two organizations that own and manage the preserve to this day—Cincinnati Museum Center and the Nature Conservancy in Ohio. For more than 60 years, their collective strengths in conservation and education have provided rich immersive opportunities to explore connections to the natural world.

About Cincinnati Museum Center

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal is a national historic landmark. Dedicated to sparking community dialogue, insight, and inspiration, CMC was awarded the 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums in 2012. Organizations within CMC include the Cincinnati History Museum, Children’s Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater, and Cincinnati History Library & Archives. Recognized by Forbes Traveler Magazine as the 17th most visited museum in the country, CMC welcomes more than 1.4 million visits annually. For more information, visit www.cincymuseum.org.

Cincinnati Museum Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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