Trout Unlimited is looking for an enthusiastic education coordinator to advance and grow our longstanding fish habitat conservation work in Alaska. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is excited about the opportunity to help cultivate and grow a new education program. A passion for working with volunteers and kids, an enthusiasm for teaching and fishing, and a strong understanding of the principles of outdoor and conservation education are core traits we are looking for.  As a brand-new position, and the education coordinator will be responsible for developing educational programs related to TU’s fish habitat conservation work in Alaska, helping to implement the Bristol Bay Fly Fishing & Guide Academy (and incubate other, similar programs in other regions), and working with partners and volunteers to introduce Alaskans to the joys of fly fishing and conservation.  

This is a full-time, salaried position.  The Education Coordinator will report to the Southcentral Alaska Engagement Manager and will collaborate closely with our engagement and conservation staff around the state. This position is based in the greater Anchorage area. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop and implement fish habitat education programs for youth, anglers, and other community members.  
• Support TU engagement staff in other parts of the state to implement education programs in their area. 
• Plan, support, and help to implement the annual Bristol Bay Fly Fishing & Guide Academy in coordination with partners. Conduct follow up mentoring with students, post academy.  
• Build relationships with partners in other regions of Alaska to help to establish other Guide Academy programs.   
• Teach kids to fish at TU and partner events.  
• Collaborate with conservation and fishing organizations, tribes, state and federal agencies, and other potential partners to achieve common educational objectives and leverage TU resources. 
• Collaborate with communications and engagement staff to creatively share the value of TU’s work to Alaska’s fisheries and communities. 
• Assist with grant reports and proposals related to education.  
• Manage time and resources to achieve education related grant deliverables in collaboration with the Southcentral Alaska Engagement Manager. 
•  This is a non-supervisory position, and this is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. 

ABOUT TROUT UNLIMITED 

Trout Unlimited is a national organization with 300,000 members and supporters organized into more than 400 chapters and councils nationwide. These dedicated grassroots volunteers are matched by a respected staff of organizers, lawyers, policy experts, and scientists, who work out of more than 45 offices across the country. Our mission is to conserve, protect, and restore North America's cold-water fisheries and their watersheds. In Alaska, our team of staff works closely with four chapters, dozens of business partners and a vast network of supporters to conserve some of the most important wild salmon and trout habitat remaining in the world and to restore rivers and streams that need help. 

Staff and leadership at TU understand that life outside of work is important to personal health, and we strive to create a healthy and family-friendly atmosphere. At TU, we value a diverse representation of staff, and we actively seek candidates for this position who come from communities that have been historically underrepresented in conservation and those who have been most impacted by degraded rivers and streams. We are committed to building space for all people to participate in our work to care for trout and salmon and clean our shared waters. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome you to read more about TU’s equity practice and values at https://www.tu.org/equity/. 

 QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-3 years of app lied experience in community education, workforce development, conservation education or youth education. A combination of a college degree and applied experience will also be considered.   
• A strong understanding of the principles of outdoor, environmental, and/or science education and experience putting them to work in the field. 
• Ability and desire to establish and cultivate strong working relationships with a wide variety of people and partners. 
• Enthusiasm for teaching kids and adults outdoors.  
• Ability to work independently, while staying coordinated with a team.  
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. 
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills; including public speaking.  
• Basic knowledge of fly-fishing skills (or an enthusiasm for learning them). 
• Ability and willingness to travel and commit to working evening and weekend events. 
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle required. A background check will also be required.  
• Commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
• Passion for TU’s mission and conserving Alaska’s fish and wildlife is a must. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint). 

 HOW TO APPLY Please provide resume, cover letter and, if available,  a writing or work product sample from a project you played a lead role in that represents your professional skills related to this position. We will ask for the names and contact information of references during the interview process. Please submit all application materials via our online job application system. We will begin reviewing applications on April 29th. The position is open until filled. Salary range (dependent on experience) is $54-65K annually with a generous benefit package,