Education Coordinator at SANCCOB

SANCCOB, a leading marine conservation non-profit organisation, seeks to employ an Education Coordinator to join their dynamic team in the Eastern Cape. The Education Coordinator will assist with a variety of front of house activities and will report to the Education Supervisor of SANCCOB Gqeberha. Applications from South African residents or applicants with valid work permits are invited.

Key responsibilities

Education:

• Review and update content of education lessons to ensure the information is up to date and relevant to the target audience.
• Participate in educational programs for both children and adults.
• Develop and conduct interactive public tours of the SANCCOB facility.
• Train education staff, interns and volunteers to assist with tours and education lessons.
• Develop new educational programs, learning material and activities that are in line with SANCCOB’s mission.
• Assist the Education Supervisor, Resource Development Department and Gqeberha Centre Manager to source donors and write applications for funding requests.
• Assist with establishing relationships with other environmental education institutions.
• Coordinate all logistical arrangements for educational programs.

Volunteer Programme:

• Assist the Education Supervisor in overseeing all aspects of the SANCCOB volunteer and internship programme at the Gqeberha centre, including the following:
• Assist in sourcing volunteers and interns to meet capacity needs and to ensure they are utilised effectively to support SANCCOB’s capacity requirements.
• Assist with coordinating orientation sessions and conducting ongoing training sessions to ensure the volunteers and interns have the knowledge and skills to contribute in a meaningful way during their time at SANCCOB.
• Ensure volunteers and interns are appreciated for their time.
• Ensure volunteers and interns are following the procedures as stipulated in the SANCCOB SOP’s.
• Address any concerns or issues raised by the volunteers and interns.

Administrative functions:

• Assist with duties in the merchandise shop. This will include, but is not limited to, working at the reception desk, ringing up tours and shop sales using the point of sales system and helping with shop stock control.
• Assist with compiling monthly reports and statistics.

Events:

• Work with SANCCOB staff and external partners to assist with event planning and implementation.

Requirements:

• Matric certification (Relevant tertiary qualification preferable).
• Strong people skills with the ability to train people.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Planning and organisational capabilities. 
• Passion for wildlife conservation and preservation.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Able and willing to work on weekends and public holidays.
• Minimum 2 years’ working experience.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Valid Code 8 driver’s license and own transport.