Case study: program coordinator (local government)

 

Purpose of the role

The program coordinator manages the day to day coordination of a small team working on sustainability education programs and resources designed, in line with local, state and federal government guidelines, to guide the local community in taking up sustainable practices and initiatives. The key role of the project coordinator is to plan strategies for environmental education for the residential and commercial community.

Core responsibilities

• Devise, implement and evaluate Education for Sustainability strategies to maximise community awareness, knowledge and behavioural change required to achieve sustainability outcomes.
• Manage and deliver programs.
• Engage stakeholders and community.
• Supervise staff.
• Manage input of external providers to ensure integrated program delivery.

Skills and knowledge required

• Tertiary qualifications in science, environmental studies, or other related field.
• Knowledge of sustainability and community education issues and principles.
• Program development.
• Management and leadership.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.

Relevant learning areas identified

(Key learning areas that are a focus of this role)

 

• Program development
• Facilitation and 
• Leadership.