Instructional Programs Assistant, Inside the Outdoors at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
OCDE's Inside the Outdoors (ITO) has been a leader in innovative environmental education and social science programs since 1974. As a team, our goal is to empower Orange County’s next generation of environmentally-literate community members through our Field Trips, Traveling Scientist, and Community programs. ITO is recruiting a talented individual to serve as Instructional Programs Assistant to help lead the operation of Inside the Outdoors’ environmental education programs. As well as supporting ITO’s general operations, this key managerial position will help oversee and support ITO’s partnership work with funders and government agencies. They will also assist with developing materials and reports for grants and contracts; plan and implement volunteer and community events; and support fundraising efforts in collaboration with our partners at Inside the Outdoors Foundation. Other key functions include: • Recommend and assist with the implementation of ITO’s strategic plan, goals, and objectives. • Assist in the planning, organization, design, and implementation of educational programs for Inside the Outdoors, with a specific focus on supporting partnerships. • Assist in writing grant proposals and reports. • Create surveys, analyze data, and compile reports to assess program effectiveness. • Recruit, train, supervise, and coach assigned staff.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education, environmental science, public relations, or a related field. • Two (2) years of experience working in environmental education. Experience working and collaborating with diverse communities is strongly desired. • One (1) year of experience collaborating with funding partners, writing grant proposals and reports, serving as lead curriculum designer for an environmental education organization, and/or supervising environmental education staff is highly desired.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please describe your experience in developing support for programs at all educational levels. 2. Please describe your experience with providing direct services to district staff and/or students as needed. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education, environmental science, public relations, or a related field. • Two (2) years of experience working in environmental education. Experience working and collaborating with diverse communities is strongly desired. • One (1) year of experience collaborating with funding partners, writing grant proposals and reports, serving as lead curriculum designer for an environmental education organization, and/or supervising environmental education staff is highly desired.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please describe your experience in developing support for programs at all educational levels. 2. Please describe your experience with providing direct services to district staff and/or students as needed. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
12/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
11/15/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$7,104.00 - $8,655.00 Monthly
$7,104.00 - $8,655.00 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Management, Range 15: Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
225
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.