Eastern Regional Trout in the Classroom Coordinator

Colorado Trout Unlimited (CTU) is looking for a part-time Eastern Regional Trout in the Classroom (TIC) Coordinators. This year-round position will work an average of 10 – 15 hours per week from Aug. - May and less during the summer months. As the Eastern TIC Coordinator, you fill a key role in the overall success of Trout in the Classroom (TIC) Program. You will help TIC Educators, Volunteers, and Chapter Leaders learn, prepare for, and understand TIC processes, equipment, maintenance, and the overall TIC program.

Colorado Trout Unlimited programs serve its members and the public, promote river conservation, and expand our reach and impact in Colorado. The TIC program in Colorado currently reaches over 20,000 students, educators, and community members. We have over 80 schools/sites currently participating in the TIC program and several others on our waiting list. The Regional TIC Coordinator positions will add additional capacity and support for the TIC program and allow us to grow in a sustainable way and increase our program impact.

The Eastern TIC Coordinator will work closely with the CTU Director of Education, Western TIC Coordinator, and the volunteer TIC Statewide Coordinator to support the educators, TU chapters, and partners who participate in the TIC program. This includes but may not be limited to:

• Creating, maintaining, and organizing TIC resources and documents and helping educators connect more with these resources.
• Connecting and encouraging partner relationships with local TU Chapters, 5 Rivers clubs, TU Student clubs, like-minded partners, and organizations.
• Engaging TIC educators and student participants with CTU to strengthen their connection to river conservation, their local watershed, and TU.
• Creating and maintaining a TIC mentorship and support program for educators and volunteers.
• Programmatic support, including egg delivery, tank troubleshooting, educator training and support, and release event support.
• Tanks set up, tank chemistry, fish health, and equipment trouble shooting.
• Preparing and facilitating TIC Trainings and professional development opportunities.
• Assisting with TIC reporting, collecting metrics, and evaluating the TIC program.
• Offering additional programs to TIC sites
• Conducting training-the-trainer classes for TU Chapters to enable their members to better support the TIC program.

• Have a degree, or be engaged in undergraduate or graduate studies, in a science/education related field. Preference will be for a biology or fisheries major with K-12 education interests.
• Access to transportation and ability to travel to the geographic areas of responsibility within the State of Colorado. (Mileage reimbursed at current State of Colorado 2WD mileage rates)
• Good interpersonal skills with all ages.
• Good internet skills and basic technology skills.
• Responsible and aware of K-12 security issues, including the ability to pass a background check if engaging directly with youth.
• Motivation and ability to work independently.
• Capability to work from home or remotely.

Ideal candidate may:

• Live in Eastern/Front Range of Colorado
• Have experience with or appreciation of K-12 teaching challenges.
• Knowledge of and/or previous experience with the TIC program and/or more generally with fish tank maintenance, hatchery operations, raising fish, and water chemistry.

We are accepting applications until the position is filled.