Nature Up North Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Support the Nature Up North Project and collaborate with the Center for the Environment to expand environmental education opportunities.
• Supervise undergraduate student interns, including academic-year and summer naturalist interns, in developing educational programs and digital content.
• Develop and lead public environmental education programs such as interpretive hikes, paddles, and stewardship activities.
• Lead programming for K-12 schools and youth programs, including designing place-based curricula and teacher professional development workshops.
• Manage digital presence, including social media platforms, the project website, blogs, podcasts, and monthly newsletters.
• Design protocols and support field data collection and analysis for citizen science projects.
• Coordinate with community partners, schools, and university faculty to co-develop programs and support course components.
• Assist with grant writing and project activity reporting for granting agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, or a related discipline.
• Experience in outdoor or environmental education.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and multiple social media platforms.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with comfort in public speaking.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive university vehicles and obtain van certification.
• Physical condition suitable for leading hikes and other nature-based outings.
• Availability to occasionally work evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Field research experience in environmental science.
• At least 1 year of post-college experience as an environmental educator.
• Familiarity with the flora, fauna, and natural areas of Northern New York (St. Lawrence River Valley/Adirondacks).
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, Illustrator).
• Experience with R statistical programming, GPS, or GIS technology.
• Experience with website development, podcasting, or videography.
• National Association of Interpretation Certified Interpretive Guide designation.

About the Company

St. Lawrence University is a leading institution dedicated to academic excellence and community engagement. Through the Center for the Environment and the Nature Up North Project, we work to provide hands-on environmental education and outreach initiatives that serve students, faculty, and the North Country region of New York State.