About Operation WallaceaOperation Wallacea is an organisation that runs biological and conservation research expeditions in some of the most remote and biodiverse locations on the planet. Our programmes bring together leading academics, university students, school students and volunteers to conduct vital long-term and large-scale biodiversity research and conservation work.To date, data from our expeditions have contributed to over 740 scientific papers, helping to identify areas requiring protection, develop conservation strategies and train the next generation of field scientists.Our school expeditions fund the entire research programme and give students the chance to work alongside scientists on real research projects, from tropical forests to coral reefs, and for many it is the experience that shapes what they go on to study.The RoleWe are looking for a creative, self-motivated Schools Partnerships & Sales Officer to grow our school partnerships and lead our sales efforts in the USA.You will be the bridge between our research and the teachers who bring their students on expedition. That means building and growing our teacher network, writing engaging science content, keeping our educational resources fresh and coming up with new ways to connect with schools. You will also take on country management for one of our key expedition sites and support the wider sales team.This is not a social media management role, but creative writing is at its heart. It suits someone with a strong drive who enjoys generating ideas and is happy to run with them on their own initiative.Key ResponsibilitiesSchools and teacher engagementSelling our school expeditions to new and existing schools, managing enquiries from first contact through to bookingCreating, growing and looking after a network of teachers who champion our expeditionsFinding new and creative ways to engage teachers, such as webinars, teacher events, newsletters and resourcesBooking and managing meetings with teachers and schoolsDelivering presentations to teachers, students and parents, both in person and onlineRepresenting Operation Wallacea at education conferences and exhibitionsSupporting schools with fundraising guidance and funding applicationsUS salesOverseeing our sales efforts in the USA, managing US school relationships, enquiries and the sales pipelineHelping shape our US sales strategy alongside the wider teamHolding online meetings and presentations with US schools across time zones, with the potential for travel to the USA in the longer termContent and resourcesWriting engaging, accurate science content for our website, brochures, newsletters and teacher materialsUpdating and developing our educational resources for schoolsUpdating website content (WordPress)Designing and updating company materials, including presentations and reportsCountry management and sales supportCountry management for one of our key expedition sites, acting as the UK point of contact and keeping site information up to dateSupporting the sales team with administration, mass mailings (postal and email) and phone enquiriesManaging key contacts and group booking details and keeping our CRM accurate and up to dateFulfilling a staff position on our summer expeditionsAbout YouWe are looking for a creative thinker with a love of science and conservation, who is confident building relationships and motivated to grow something.Essential skillsExcellent written communication, with the ability to turn science into engaging content for different audiencesA creative thinker who generates new ideas and sees them throughSelf-motivated, able to work on your own initiative with a strong drive to reach targetsConfidence presenting to groups, in person and onlineStrong relationship-building skills and comfortable approaching new contactsWell organised, able to manage multiple projects and deadlinesComfortable using CRMs, databases and Google Drive/Sheets/DocsA background in, or strong interest in, environmental sciences, biology or conservationDesirableExperience in sales, business development or account management, ideally within educationExperience of teaching or working with schoolsKnowledge of the US education systemExperience writing educational or science contentExperience using WordPressFull UK driving licenceWorking With UsOur offices are located in the stunning Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape (formerly AONB), offering a unique working environment.Benefits include:Hybrid working (minimum 2/3 days in office)20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidaysOpportunity to travel internationally with expeditions (June-August)Attending education conferences, with potential travel to the USA in the longer termWorking alongside a passionate team supporting global conservation researchWhy Join Operation Wallacea?Inspire the next generation of scientists by connecting schools with real researchShape and grow our presence in the US schools marketUse your creativity to bring science to life for teachers and studentsContribute to projects that have already produced 740+ scientific papersWork with leading scientists and universities
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