• Coordinated all aspects of environmental education programs including “Enviromobile”, field trips, distance learning and community outreach activities.• Developed and implemented environmental education programs/activities across 19 municipalities for people of all ages, levels of interest and abilities.• Educated over 15,000 students and adults each year on environmental practices in both formal and informal settings. • Served as a liaison between District and community… Show more • Coordinated all aspects of environmental education programs including “Enviromobile”, field trips, distance learning and community outreach activities.• Developed and implemented environmental education programs/activities across 19 municipalities for people of all ages, levels of interest and abilities.• Educated over 15,000 students and adults each year on environmental practices in both formal and informal settings. • Served as a liaison between District and community organizations to establish and maintain partnerships that fostered a collective vision of environmental change.• Worked collectively with local city officials, businesses, community organizations and media to raise environmental awareness in Lake County, Indiana. • Created unique and tailored programs in collaboration with community organizations that led to a 5-10% increase in recycling participation and a 10% reduction in solid waste tonnage. • Spoke to civic organizations regarding District services and engaged discussions concerning waste reduction methods.• Facilitated a minimum of 2 community workshops each year on the integration of environmental practices in classrooms, business operations and households. • Presented at local and national conferences yearly to promote District programs and services. • Developed curriculum for education department and statewide solid waste districts.• Worked with staff, directors and third-party vendors to design, review and order promotional materials for education outreach activities.• Supervised, trained and motivated education staff including student interns to achieve organization and personal goals.• Worked in conjunction with a 27-member Board of Directors to develop strategic plans that fulfill county and statewide waste reduction goals.• Collected, analyzed and submitted data for internal and external reports.• Assisted with the development of annual education department budget of $55,000 for administrative review. Show less

• Disseminated District information through publications and local media.• Coordinated media appearances and media-related activities such as press releases, article submissions, television and radio interviews. • Published articles for “One Man’s Trash” newsletter distributed in the Times newspaper and the District’s electronic newsletter.• Represented the District by guest appearing on local radio and television stations including WJOB AM 1230 the Voice of the Region… Show more • Disseminated District information through publications and local media.• Coordinated media appearances and media-related activities such as press releases, article submissions, television and radio interviews. • Published articles for “One Man’s Trash” newsletter distributed in the Times newspaper and the District’s electronic newsletter.• Represented the District by guest appearing on local radio and television stations including WJOB AM 1230 the Voice of the Region, Lakeshore FM 89.1, and Lakeshore Public Television.• Created, managed and promoted the District’s social media marketing campaign.• Developed strategies to facilitate public interest and engagement through social media.• Participated and facilitated meetings to promote agency’s public information, special events and programs.• Coordinated and responded to media requests for information in a timely and effective manner.• Updated District website content and announcements. Show less

• Scheduled school field trips and community visits for a wide variety of audiences.• Hosted field trips and presented environmental education lessons for preschool through adult audiences. • Developed environmental education programs for local communities and businesses.• Managed the resource center utilized by nonprofit organizations.• Supervised and managed the daily operations of the trout stream system.• Supervised the general operations, maintenance and repair of… Show more • Scheduled school field trips and community visits for a wide variety of audiences.• Hosted field trips and presented environmental education lessons for preschool through adult audiences. • Developed environmental education programs for local communities and businesses.• Managed the resource center utilized by nonprofit organizations.• Supervised and managed the daily operations of the trout stream system.• Supervised the general operations, maintenance and repair of operating projects in the facility.• Performed managerial and general office work.• Collected data, kept records and handled confidential information.• Provided daily tours of the facility to visitors from the general public.• Interacted regularly with the public while providing excellent customer service.• Answered inquiries from the public regarding District services and programs. Show less