Project Manager, School Education - Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

POSITION: Project Manager, School Education

DIVISION: Public Affairs

DEPARTMENT: Education Program

BASIC PURPOSE:

Manages all aspects of the School Education Program by developing K-12 curricula, conducting classroom presentations, teacher training workshops, and partnership programs. Oversees all aspects of the MWRA's Annual Poster and Writing Contests.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the close supervision of the Director, Public Affairs.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Exercised close supervision of School Program Administrative Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, implements and conducts presentations and hands-on activities for K-12 classrooms, teacher training workshops, partnership programs and special events.
• Develops and conducts partnership programs with school districts, watershed associations, government agencies, museums, educational organizations and the private sector.
• Develops and implements new curricula pertaining to current issues in the water and wastewater fields such as What Not to Flush and PFAS.
• Manages all aspects of the MWRA's Annual Poster and Writing Contest including:
  • Responsible for conceiving contest topic each year
  • Promotes contest
  • Recruit judges and oversees judging sessions
  • Manages all aspects of Annual Awards Ceremony
• Represents the MWRA on numerous committees.
• Reviews assigned employees performance in accordance with Authority policy and procedures.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Reviews database, inventory reports, and activity reports.
• Responsible for making sure School Program web page is updated and accurate.
• Manages special projects as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in education, communication, public administration, environmental science, or a related field; and
• A thorough understanding of instructional design, curriculum development, management, delivery and evaluation of science education programs as acquired through at least four (4) years of experience of which at least one (1) year is in a supervisory and/or managerial role. Successful completion of the MWRA sponsored supervisory training program and receipt of the training certificate may be substituted for supervisory experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of education or experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in curriculum development for science programs (K-12).
• Demonstrated communication and platform presentation skills.
• Strong customer service skills and attention to detail.
• Organizational skills and scheduling management experience.
• Ability to delegate assignments and manage staff performance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-conferencing tools such as WebEx.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Massachusetts driver's license (or license from an adjacent state) is required.
• A CORI (Criminal Offender Records Information) check is required each year.
• Ability to travel locally throughout eastern Massachusetts during regular work hours.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Office machines as normally associated, with the use of telephone, personal computer including word processing and other software, copy and fax machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, including office equipment, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or school environment.

The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions at school sites.

The noise level in the work environment is usually a moderately quiet office setting or a louder school environment.

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.