Education Supervisor - Gqeberha at SANCCOB

Key responsibilities:

Education:

• Develop and offer quality educational programs for both children and adults.
• Develop and conduct interactive public tours of the SANCCOB facility.
• Train education staff 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.
• Update the tour script and information boards regularly based on current seabird statistic.
• Grow educational income by identifying new funding opportunities and assisting the Resource Development Department and Gqeberha Centre Manager to write applications for funding requests.
• Network with personnel in the field of education at other environmental education institutions.

Education Staff:

• Provide leadership to the education team, guiding them towards methods of best teaching practice and professional conduct.

Volunteer and Intern Programme:

Oversee and coordinate all aspects of the SANCCOB volunteer and internship programme at the Gqeberha centre, including the following:

• Ensure sufficient volunteers and interns are available and utilised effectively to support SANCCOB’s capacity requirements.
• Ensure interns and volunteers are managed effectively and enjoy their time at SANCCOB.
• Co-ordinate orientation sessions, networking, and training sessions to provide volunteers and interns with knowledge and skills to contribute in a meaningful way during their time at SANCCOB.
• Ensure the development and growth of the volunteer and intern programme.

Administrative functions:

• Assist with the preparation of the education department’s annual budget and manage it effectively.
• Manage inventories of all the education department equipment and ensure that systems are in place to take care of all the equipment. 
• Produce monthly reports and statistics.
• Coordinate all logistical arrangements for educational programmes.
• Prepare project budgets, demographic information and assist with donor reports.
• Assist at front desk when necessary, including managing point of sale system.

Events:

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

Requirements:

• Strong people management and development skills with the ability to motivate and lead staff, interns and volunteers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (ability to do so in more than one language would be advantageous).
• Strong programme development skills.
• Planning and organisational capabilities and the ability to work against strict deadlines. 
• Passion for wildlife conservation and preservation.
• Relevant tertiary qualification preferable.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Able 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.

Please send your CV (max. 3 pages) with contactable referees and a letter of motivation for attention of Carl Havemann, SANCCOB Gqeberha Centre Manager