Employer The Jones Center at Ichauway Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Job Description: The Jones Center at Ichauway invites applications for the Outreach and Education AssistantCoordinator. The Assistant Coordinator role will interface regularly with Center guests. This position will carrythe expectation of leadership in key Outreach & Education Program initiatives and requires the ability to plan,host, and inform University students and natural resource professionals. This position will report to theOutreach & Education Coordinator.Duties: Assists the Outreach & Education Coordinator with visiting groups from planning to execution, with the expectation of leading a portion of the Center’s visiting groups following adequate training Coordination of relevant Center Research and Conservation staff involvement for field tours, development of visiting group agendas, and communication with visiting group point-of-contacts Deliver classroom and field-based content on topics such as the property’s history, land management objectives, longleaf pine ecology, seasonal wetlands, and the Center’s prescribed fire program Coherently and accurately communicate the ongoing research of the Center at a broad level to practicing professionals and university students Assistance with outreach publications and product developmentAssistance with Open House planning and execution, as well as internal professional development programming Occasional assistance with off-site outreach events and/or representation of the Center at relevant professional events/conferences Miscellaneous duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: B.S. degree in ecology, conservation biology, natural resources, wildlife science, forestry, aquatic sciences, or a related field)At least 5 years of relevant work experience in a natural resource or ecology-related field OR a M.S. in ecology, conservation biology, natural resources, wildlife, forestry, aquatic sciences, or a related field plus at least 2 years of relevant work experience Demonstrate excellent oral communication skills, public speaking experience Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail A desire to foster a positive workplace culture Must be authorized to work in the United States Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with Southeastern Coastal Plain ecosystems, more specifically longleaf pine, prescribed fire, and longleaf pine-associated wildlife speciesInstructional experience (formal or informal educator, University teaching assistant, Extension professional, etc.) Project management experience Job Field: Fisheries Forestry Parks, Recreation and Tourism Water and Soil Resources Wildlife GIS/Technology Policy/Administrative Community Forestry & Arboriculture Other Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Newton, GA The Jones Center is located on Ichauway, a 30,000-acre property in southwestern Georgia between Albany and Bainbridge. The Center’s research, education, and conservation programs focus on ecology and natural resource management. Ichauway contains 18,000 acres of longleaf pine woodlands, 1,000 acres of wetlands, and 25 miles of stream and river ecosystems. An 18,000 square foot research laboratory houses scientists’ laboratories, a central analytical laboratory, and two field labs. Further information can be found on our website and the Education section. Salary: Commensurate with academic and work experience ($50,000-$65,000) Job Benefits: How To Apply: A cover letter, resume, and three references should be emailed to jobs@jonesctr.org AND rem@jonesctr.org with Subject line: “Outreach & Education Assistant Coordinator”. Specific questions regarding the position should be sent to rem@jonesctr.org. Applications received by January 15, 2026, will receive the highest consideration. Review of applications will begin January 16, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Application Deadline: Thu, 01/15/2026 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.jonesctr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Job_Posting_Assistant_Coord…
