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The FWCB Educator Professional Development (PD) Program Assistant will be a member of the
FWCB Educator PD Program Team and will provide ecology education training to formal and
informal educators, present the Driven to Discover curriculum and detailed ecology information
to participants, and lead a group of educators as they conduct an ecology-focused investigation.
The FWCB Educator PD Program Assistant will be viewed as an expert on ecology knowledge to
help guide the content development of workshops and the delivery of the Driven to Discover
curriculum.

Dates: February 19, 2026 - December 31, 2027; could be extended past 2027
Hours & Locations:
This is a part-time temporary position. Hours will vary. The assistant may not work more
than 67 days per calendar year.
Hybrid work locations: virtual meetings as well as in-person time for professional
development workshops.

Responsibilities 

Attend virtual planning meetings with the FWCB Educator PD Program Team
Collaborate with the FWCB Educator PD Program Team and fellow FWCB Program
Assistants on program planning and execution
Present ecology lessons and activities that meet program goals & objectives
Communicate with program instructor and program coordinator on creating working
schedule, materials, and supplies needs
Implement the Driven to Discover curriculum
Lead a group of educator participants in an ecology-focused outdoor investigation
Respond to participant feedback to refine and revise lessons, activities, and presentations
Other duties as assigned
 

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher is required.
Excellent work ethic; ability to work independently
Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
Strong organizer
Interpersonal skills (kind, respectful, supportive, etc.)
Clear verbal and written communicator
Creative problem solver
Ability to work in outdoors in all weather conditions as needed for program workshops
Ability to travel as needed for program workshops

Pay Range: $37.50 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.  Learn more about retirement plans.

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