Develops new and/or updates existing evidence-informed educational lessons to increase Great Lakes literacy of community members of all ages, with focus on Stone Lab’s Lake Erie Science Field Trip program;
Assists with the development of new or expansion of existing education and outreach programs for visitors of all ages to the island campus and off-island events and formal classroom engagement;
Identifies opportunities to foster a more accessible education environment;
Represents Stone Lab at meetings and professional conferences;
Works with community partners to coordinate and execute education and outreach events that engage the public with hands-on Lake Erie science;
Oversees the care and handling of Stone Lab’s captive fish and herpetofauna colonies used for outreach and education purposes;
Develops content and generates reports for all IACUC education and outreach protocols and agency scientific collection permits;
Works with Ohio Sea Grant Extension Specialists and other Ohio Sea Grant staff to contribute to and develop education and outreach grant proposals;
Revisions, develops, and/or implements content for tours of Stone Lab facilities and programs;
Teaches Stone Lab Field Trips and conducts tours of Stone Lab facilities for public and invited guests;
Creates job requisitions, post positions, recruits, interviews, hires, onboards and co-supervises a team of full-time temporary positions;

Bachelor’s Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in biological sciences, fisheries, wildlife, ecology, or environmental science with a focus on science communication and 6 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge and familiarity with environmental education or environmental interpretation, or science education;
2 years of combined experience in education, teaching, or outreach;
Experience developing program education and outreach materials.

Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Continuing Education Consultant

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