Education/Training Specialist-1

Florida Atlantic University • West Palm Beach, FL

1d • $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking Education/Training Specialists - West Palm Beach, FL. Summary of Responsibilities: Developing, implementing, observing, and evaluating environmental training and educational programs. Utilizing knowledge of teaching methodology and best practices in professional development to develop and deliver environmental education training programs for a variety of audiences. Addressing needs related to environmental education, education, science, outdoor education, and STEM topics. Training staff, teachers, graduate students, and K-12 students. Conducting field-based work and student supervision in our residential research institutes. Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.
• Resume
• Cover letter
• OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED: Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
• PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED: Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, observing, and evaluating environmental training and educational programs.
• Utilizing knowledge of teaching methodology and best practices in professional development to develop and deliver environmental education training programs for a variety of audiences.
• Addressing needs related to environmental education, education, science, outdoor education, and STEM topics.
• Training staff, teachers, graduate students, and K-12 students.
• Conducting field-based work and student supervision in our residential research institutes.
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment.
• For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level