Organization Description

Established in 1992, Coastal Expeditions, Inc. is the South Carolina Lowcountry’s premier ecotour outfitter.  With on-water locations spanning north from Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge in Awendaw, SC and south to Hunting Island State Park in Beaufort, SC, Coastal Expeditions connects people with nature through meaningful outdoor experiences in the Lowcountry.

Environmental education has always been at the forefront of the Coastal Expeditions mission and the scope of our reach has expanded with the formation of the Coastal Expeditions Foundation.  Throughout the year, we lead field trips by kayak and boat on the Black River in Andrews, SC, to Bulls Island in Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and to Crab Bank Seabird Sanctuary in Mount Pleasant, SC.  New programs like Outside In at Sanders Clyde and LEAP are expanding our reach even further.

Key Responsibilities

This position is responsible for coordinating and managing educational programs at Coastal Expeditions.

The Education Coordinator will work under the Director of Education helping to run after-school programming, field trips, and summer camp. Additional responsibilities include helping with itinerary development, school outreach, organization, and other youth education responsibilities.

The Environmental Educator will receive extensive training in educating youth populations around the Lowcountry, learning about the local coastal habitats, and keeping kids safe as they explore outdoors. 

Competencies

• Enjoys teaching and working with children
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent managerial and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize duties to meet deadlines with limited supervision.
• Ability to manage spreadsheets for data and collecting surveys before and after field trips
• Ability to work full days performing hard physical labor in the heat of Charleston summer 
• A desire to constantly learn and grow
• An interest in local, natural, and human history
• A positive, friendly, and enthusiastic attitude
• A team player mindset

Required Education and Experience

• An undergraduate degree in education, biology, or a similar field
• Education or guiding experience

Work Environment

The position is based at our headquarters on Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, SC.  Throughout the week, the Education Coordination may travel to off-site locations or schools to facilitate field trips or programs.

Physical Demands

This is a physical job and requires that participants can lift and move sea kayaks and other gear with a team.  The Environmental Educator needs to be able to work long days in the Charleston heat.

Travel

Local day travel to off-site field trips is required to facilitate field trip programs like Island Quest (Bulls Island) and South Carolina Outdoor Education Program (Black River).

Other Duties

The Education Coordinator will be trained to assist with day-to-day operations at Coastal Expeditions, Inc. including tours & rentals, workshops and other programs.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting pay for this position is $35,000 plus gratuity and health insurance reimbursement, commensurate with experience. After the first full season of employment, employees are eligible for an IRA matching program. Other benefits include CPR, First Aid, AED and lifeguard training, kayak instructor training, interpretive and educational training, and the use of kayaks and SUPs.

Start Date

This position is available beginning mid-February. This is an annual position, M-F, 8 am-5 pm, occasional weekend work, and no work in January. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Coastal Expeditions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Coastal Expeditions does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit, and business need.