Climate Change Instructional Resources Coordinator

Position: Climate Change Instructional Resources CoordinatorLOCATION:Temporarily Remote; Minneapolis, MinnesotaREPORTS TO:Climate Change Education ManagerTYPE:Full TimeEXPECTATIONS:100% of Climate Generation operations and programming are currently remote to mitigate risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Once on-site operations resume, this position has the potential to be semi-remote with some required on-site expectations.Do you enjoy working with teachers?Are you concerned about climate change and believe education is an essential solution?Do you want to join an organization recognized as a national leader in climate change education?Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy empowers individuals and their communities to engage in solutions to climate change. Based in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, Climate Generation strategically engages and empowers youth, educators, decision-makers and the public to foster climate literacy and action with the goal of building a more equitable and resilient future for all.Climate Generation recognizes the complexity of climate change and the importance ofinterdisciplinary climate change education. The climate change education program builds educators confidence and competence to teach climate change in their educational setting by providing curriculum resources, professional development and ongoing support. Climate Generations curriculum resources are aligned to science, social studies, and language arts standards and encourage students to think beyond science alone.Climate Generation also values Traditional Ecological Knowledge, social justice education, and STEM education.Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by law. We actively seek to build and maintain a diverse workforce and foster the leadership of people of color, Indigenous people, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+, and all people of varying and intersecting identities.Duties and responsibilities:support the climate change education program by developing instructional resources including curriculum, lessons, professional learning materials tailored to different settings, and other education resources to support K-12 formal, informal and higher ed educators and green professionals.Program Support (70%)Support the Climate Change Education Manager in developing a plan to expand and support Climate Generations resource collection and Green Professionals in the Classroom resources and training program.Curriculum and resource development including keeping curriculum suite, lesson plans and toolkits current and seeking new opportunities to develop more resourcesDevelop and implement presentations and materials for professional learning, student groups, and community events in coordination with the Education Manager, and the Youth and Community Engagement program staffDevelop, implement, and lead when appropriate programs and projects with community partners, ensuring outcomes are aligned with education program mission and current education practiceWork directly with the Climate Change Education Manager to develop a comprehensive annual work planCollaborate closely with other program teams, specifically Sr. Youth Program Coordinator, Sr. Youth and Policy Manager, and Sr. Community Engagement Coordinator, on project specific tasksCollaborate with the Climate Change Education Manager and Communications Coordinator to develop and maintain the Teach Climate Network Hub and Climate Generations Education webpageConnect and collaborate with external partners, like CLEAN, to assess the needs of climate change education resources and to stay current on climate change researchCommunications (10%)Lead on development of monthly Teach Climate Tips NewsletterCurriculum outreach/marketing to include creating and executing a plan that includes new and established partnerships, as well as expanding the reach of existing curriculum resources and toolkits in partnership with Communications Coordinator and Climate Change Education ManagerMarket the education program at conferences, through community and organizational calendars and direct contacts and through the development of the monthly educator e-newsletter, Teach Climate Tips, and direct communications with partnersDevelopment (5%)Support Climate Change Education Manager and Senior Director of Programs with grant-writing, donor relations support, and budget management as it relates to programmingSupport the the organization with program evaluation and events supportOrganizational Engagement & Health (15%)Engage in team functions including events, team meetings, strategic planning, & marketingCollaborate with Organizational Development & Equity Manager, and other colleagues, to ensure that an equity and anti-racism framework is used to develop and deliver all Climate Change Education programs and resourcesCoordinate with Sr. Development Coordinator on volunteer needs, event logistics, program materials, and vendor relationsSupport and participate in diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism work across the organizationRequired Qualifications:At least one to three years of experience in a related field or experience developing engaging educational materials, specifically instructional design and/or curriculum writing and revisionUnderstanding of and/or experience using educational standards as a framework for developing learning arcs and benchmarks for educational resourcesSolid understanding of climate justice, and environmental or STEM educational pedagogy and standards demonstrated through coursework or real world applicationTerrific oral and written communication skillsExcellent organization skills, specifically with time management and ability to multitask.Must be detail oriented and self-motivatedHigh attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects and responsibilities with consistent follow-throughAbility to work with small and dedicated teamAbility to interact respectfully with diverse groups of people in a variety of settingsComfortable with technology including Zoom, Microsoft/Apple software, Dropbox, Asana (content management system), Google docs, SlackOccasional nights and weekend work commitmentsPreferred qualifications:Committed to an equitable workplace and integrating equity into program planningEducation or training in educationAbility to seek out, analyze, and communicate new information, data, and approaches that would be of use to education program materials and outreachCompensation and Benefits:Salary range for this position is between $38-$42,000 based on experience and qualificationsFull-time, exempt position, working 40 hours per week20 days of PTO (increases with years of employment), 6 paid holidays and a holiday break from December 24th through January 1Three percent matching contribution of annual salary to 403(b) retirement plan after one month of employmentMedical insurance provided through BenefitsMN with Medica and Colonial Life Dental (80% of monthly premiums are covered by employer for Medical and 10% Dental) and Flexible Spending Account for out-of-pocket medical expensesCell phone reimbursement ($20/month) and travel/mileage reimbursementLocated in the Greenway building with access to biking trails and light-rail transit, as well as indoor bike storage area and showersFoster a respectful, collaborative, and fun work environmentHiring Process and Timeline:Please submit a resume and cover letter to with "Climate Change Instructional Resources Coordinator,last name, first name in the subject heading. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a candidate is hiredClimate Generation engages a thorough screening process and applicants may be asked to participate in multiple screening activitiesIdeal candidate will be available to begin work in April 2021