Education Coordinator
Missouri River Relief
Columbia, Missouri
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | $41,000 - $45,000 per year |
| Benefits | Benefits include a group health and dental plan and a SIMPLE IRA. |
| Deadline | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Min. Experience | 0 - 1 year |
About Missouri River Relief
Missouri River Relief connects people to the Missouri River through education, stewardship, and recreation. For 25 years, we've been getting people out on the river, from fourth graders on their first boat ride to volunteers pulling trash off sandbars. We're a small team, and we run on play, adaptability, and reverence for the river.
About the Role
The Education Coordinator works with the Education Director to plan, build, and lead our education programs. That includes field trips like Missouri River Days, summer camp, family programs, the Big Muddy Speaker Series, and river recreation. Some days you'll be on the water with students. Other days you'll be at your desk writing curriculum, planning logistics, or getting the word out.
What You'll Do
Teach and lead programs
- Co-develop and lead education programs, including field trips and Missouri River Days
- Adapt each program to fit the backgrounds and needs of the group in front of you
- Keep participants physically, socially, and emotionally safe using sound judgment
- Represent MRR at conferences and community events
- Join regular teaching reflections and check-ins with the Education Director
Build curriculum
- Develop, deliver, and evaluate curriculum and outreach materials
- Run assessments that show what students are learning
- Bring ideas for new activities and reflection prompts
Coordinate programs
- Help coordinate MRR's full slate of education programs
- Lead coordination of two programs, including the Big Muddy Speaker Series
- Juggle timelines and priorities across several programs at once
Communicate and keep things running
- Support logistics and registration using MRR's program tools
- Share program news on our website, newsletter, and social media
- Build strong relationships with volunteers
Track the numbers
- Keep accurate participant records in Salesforce
- Prepare data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
- Help improve our data systems by flagging inconsistencies
Be part of One MRR
- Pitch in across departments during busy seasons
- Help build a respectful, inclusive, collaborative workplace
- Share MRR's mission with partners and the community
What the Work Involves
- Long stretches outdoors in all kinds of weather
- Lifting up to 25 pounds
- Driving large vehicles
- Occasional early mornings and weekends during busy seasons
- Several trips a year across Missouri, between Kansas City and St. Louis
- A background check is required
To apply: Email a cover letter, resume, and two professional references to Kristen Schulte at kristen@riverrelief.org. Use the subject line "Application: Education Coordinator." Applications are due October 30, 2026. We review them as they come in, so earlier is better. Only complete applications will be considered.
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| Category | Environmental Education |