JOB
As a CHNEP Conservation Specialist, you play a vital role in protecting and restoring Southwest Florida's estuaries while inspiring others to become environmental stewards. Your work directly supports the Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership's mission through education, outreach, community engagement, and conservation initiatives.
In this role, you will:
Connect Communities to Conservation
Lead engaging public events, workshops, and trainings that help residents understand and protect our region's natural resources.
Bring Science to Life
Translate environmental science into meaningful stories and educational content through social media, videos, publications, presentations, and outreach campaigns.
Inspire the Next Generation
Develop hands-on environmental education activities and presentations that spark curiosity and encourage stewardship among diverse audiences.
Empower Volunteers and Partners
Coordinate volunteers, support citizen engagement programs, and collaborate with community partners to expand conservation impact throughout the region.
Support Restoration and Research
Contribute to environmental restoration projects and conservation initiatives that improve the health of local waterways, habitats, and wildlife.
Be a Trusted Community Resource
Serve as a welcoming ambassador for CHNEP by responding to public inquiries, sharing information, and helping people connect with conservation opportunities.
THE IMPACT YOU'LL MAKE
Every event you organize, every volunteer you inspire, and every educational experience you create helps build a more informed, engaged, and environmentally responsible community. Your efforts will help protect our estuaries, strengthen conservation partnerships, and ensure a healthier future for Southwest Florida's natural resources.
Join us and help educate, engage, inspire, and protect the places that make our region unique.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Conservation Biology, Environmental Studies/Sciences, or Environmental Policy
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An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience will be considered
Licenses and/or Certifications:
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Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical abilities required: Sitting or standing for sustained periods of time, lifting, hearing, visual acuity, reaching, talking, and manual dexterity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.
RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS
The position requires no exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons
with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.