Water Agency Programs Specialist I - Water Education
Sonoma Water seeks an experienced educator for a Water Agency Programs Specialist I position on the Water Education team. This individual will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating water-related educational programs for students and teachers. In this role, the Water Agency Program Specialist I will also:
- Plan, develop, and facilitate Next Generation Science Standards based environmental programs related to water-use efficiency, water quality, storm drain pollution prevention, climate change, renewable energy, fishery restoration efforts, watershed awareness, and how our community gets drinking water
- Market programs to eligible teachers through various methods such as social media, flyers, and newsletters
- Create, market, and implement professional development opportunities for teachers
- Train team members on the curriculum and best teaching practices for the educational programs
- Develop online educational content such as worksheets, videos, and games
- Plan outreach activities for community events and create and implement contests
- Assess success of educational programs and make changes to improve student learning, teacher satisfaction, equity, effectiveness, and relevancy
- Prepare program reports and public-facing documents
- Develop or modify curriculum
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A teaching credential and experience working in classroom and outdoor settings
- A Bachelor's degree with coursework in education, environmental studies, science, public relations, or a related field
- Working knowledge of curriculum development, child development, Next Generation Science Standards, basic environmental science principles, marketing and graphic design, and public outreach programs
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud
- Website editing and content development skills
- The ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Bilingual English and Spanish speaking and writing skills are highly desirable
What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to a competitive total compensation package*, including:
- An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $500 and ongoing education/training opportunities
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
- Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options
- County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
- Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment
- Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
About Sonoma Water
Sonoma Water is a special district formed by the California State Legislature in 1949 and is responsible for providing a safe and reliable water supply to its customers in Sonoma and Marin counties. Sonoma Water also maintains 75 miles of flood control channels and provides sanitation services. Employing approximately 230 employees, Sonoma Water consists of six divisions including Engineering and Resource Planning, Environmental Resources, Community and Government Affairs, Water and Wastewater Operations, Maintenance, and Administrative Services. Sonoma Water supports the concept of environmental sustainability, focusing on renewable power sources, and strives to be a leader in its water conservation and fishery restoration programs.
Please note: Employees of Sonoma Water are employees of a special district and are not subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance of the County of Sonoma.