Bereavement Coordinator jobs in Mcallen, TX

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Coordinator assists the department in planning, teaching and overseeing assigned environmental, marketing, or history programs which may include adult tours, birding programs, schools, scouts, other youth groups, and volunteers.

Employee coordinates family nature events and develops educational materials.

Job Responsibilities

1. Teaches environmental education to school, scout and youth groups, summer campers, preschoolers, families, adult workshops, business groups, volunteers, eco-tourists, and all other visitors to the urban sanctuary.

2. Assists in the development of age and grade appropriate educational materials.

3. Assists with the development of outdoor interpretive materials, promotional materials for educational events, and writes articles for printing in newsletter and outside publications about educational programs and events.

4. Assists with the development of a photo library.

5. Coordinates and assists with family events, including working evenings and weekends.

6. Maintains birding equipment and other educational materials.

7. Participates in trainings, seminars, and monthly staff meetings.

8. Assists in marketing Quinta Mazatlan programs through on-site and off-site events.

9. Assists with bird, plant, and general nature walks and interpretive programs.

10. Maintains familiarity with and awareness of Quinta Mazatlan programs and activities, as detailed on www.quintamazatlan.

11. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Requirements - 1. Job requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

2. Job requires some knowledge of and interest in South Texas birds, plants and other aspects of nature and conservation.

3. Job requires one (1) year experience, whether as a volunteer or in a paid position, working with youth and / or adult programs.

4. Job requires a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

5. Must demonstrate ability to work with children and to conduct safe, informative outdoor lessons.

6. Must be familiar with PC, Microsoft Word, Excel, and basic knowledge of educational equipment like binoculars, microscopes, and other.

7. Must be a self-starter and self-directed.

8. Must be able to communicate with colleagues, volunteers, and visitors, and must enjoy working in a team environment.

9. Must be able to meet and greet the public in a friendly, courteous manner, using tact and diplomacy.

10. Must be able to manage time efficiently with self-initiative, and oversee assignments through completion, using mature judgment.

11. Must be willing to conform to dress code requirements and safety protocols as established by the City of McAllen, Quinta Mazatlan.

Physical Requirements

1. Employee is frequently working outdoors with exposure to outside weather which may include inclement or extreme temperatures.

2. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.

Additional Information

1. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

2. This position has supervisory responsibilities.

3. The employee works under the supervision of one or both of the Quinta Mazatlan Environmental Program Supervisors.

4. On certain special occasions employees may be asked to work extended hours. Some evening and weekend work is required.

Last updated : 2024-05-07