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 Specialist</span></sub><a name="_gjdgxs"></a><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Office of Response and Restoration</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Silver Spring, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black">Freestone Environmental Services, Inc. (</span><a href="https://www.gofreestone.com/">https://www.gofreestone.com/</a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black">)
 a multi-disciplinary consulting firm, is currently seeking to hire a talented individual to serve as an Education Specialist for the Office of Response and Restoration’s  (ORR -
</span><a href="https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">)
<span style="color:black">Marine Debris Program (MDP - </span></span><a href="https://marinedebris.noaa.gov/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">https://marinedebris.noaa.gov/</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">),
<span style="color:black">a program within the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Ocean Service.  The position is located in Silver Spring, MD.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Summary:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:28.85pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black">The candidate will be responsible for assisting and supporting programmatic goals as they relate to the implementation of the
 MDP’s educational initiatives.  The incumbent will be responsible for producing and managing publications and educational content for the MDP, supporting key initiatives, and coordinating and supporting select working groups.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:28.85pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:28.85pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black">The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating projects/programs and working with science-based curriculum, as well as
 strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Duties:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Coordinates a national education strategy for the MDP.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Works with, and provides support to, MDP staff on education-related projects.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Provides support, as needed, to partner-led educational projects.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Reviews all partner-developed curriculum and education materials.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Develops and maintains a marine debris education portal and all public-facing education materials.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a name="_Hlk51775665"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Participates on the NOAA Education Council supporting the MDP Team Lead.<o:p></o:p></span></a></li><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk51775665"></span>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Develops and distributes a quarterly educator newsletter.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Leads special projects related to education.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Provides lessons to students and presentations.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Leads annual art contest and calendar.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Assesses opportunities for incorporating marine debris into educator workshops.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Excellent written and oral communications skills.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Experience copy editing documents.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Experience translating scientific information into plain language and developing engaging content for different audiences.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Ability to work on your own, as well as collaboratively with a wide range of individuals and within teams.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects, be responsive to deadlines, and shift priorities as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Familiarity with Next Generation Science Standards.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Experience developing or reviewing lesson plans or curriculum.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Experience teaching or conducting outreach to audiences of different ages and backgrounds.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Previous experience working with the Adobe Suite and/or web content software is desired.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Previous experience advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in education desired.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Previous experience with virtual outreach desired.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">To Apply:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Please submit your resume, the contact information for three (3) references, Freestone application form, a cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the requirements
 of the position, and a writing sample to: </span><a href="mailto:jobs@gofreestone.com"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:blue">jobs@gofreestone.com</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> 
 with the following subject line: <b>Education Specialist.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black">Freestone is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran Friendly.</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background:white;mso-highlight:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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