§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

environmental education officer

Environmental education officers are responsible for promoting environmental conservation and development.

Description

Environmental education officers are responsible for promoting environmental conservation and development. They visit schools and businesses to give talks, they produce educational resources and websites, they lead guided nature walks, they provide relevant training courses, and they help with volunteer activities and conservation projects. Many gardens employ an environmental education officer to offer guidance during school visits.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

ecopedagogy biology ecology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

botany forest ecology animal biology aquatic ecology fish biology molecular biology ecological principles

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

animate in the outdoors monitor interventions in the outdoors advise on nature conservation manage volunteers educate the public about wildlife manage outdoor resources implement risk management for outdoors educate people about nature identify plants characteristics educate public on fire safety provide training in sustainable tourism development and management

OPTIONALOptional competences

conduct ecological surveys analyse ecological data conduct ecological research train staff to reduce food waste

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)