Education Director
Ministry: Education · Emergency Function: Preparedness Education & Training
Role Purpose
Leads the Ministry's education and training efforts, ensuring the community and volunteers are educated and prepared for disasters.
What You Would Help Do
Before an Emergency
- Develop preparedness education curriculum and programs.
- Coordinate volunteer training across ministries.
- Build community education and outreach programs.
- Participate in preparedness exercises.
During an Emergency
- Coordinate educational activities in shelters.
- Support community education during emergencies.
- Coordinate with Vocational Training Lead on volunteer readiness.
- Work with Art & Culture on community engagement.
After an Emergency
- Document education lessons and community needs.
- Update training and education programs.
- Support community recovery education.
Qualifications & Helpful Skills
Who would be a good fit?
Required
- Willingness to complete Weather Watchmen training.
Helpful But Not Required
- Background in education, teaching, or training
- Curriculum development experience
- Community education or outreach experience
- Leadership and organizational skills
Training & Readiness
Volunteers are not expected to respond to emergencies without preparation.
Weather Watchmen volunteers may receive or be asked to participate in role-appropriate training, exercises, orientations, drills, and continuing preparedness activities before being assigned operational responsibilities.
Potential training for this role:
Working Together
No Ministry operates in isolation during an emergency.
Three-Deep Succession
Weather Watchmen's emergency management system is designed around continuity of leadership. Critical functions should have trained Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary personnel so that operations can continue if a primary leader is unavailable.
Multiple volunteers may express interest in the same operational area to build this depth.
Interested in Serving?
You do not have to know everything today. If you have relevant experience, transferable skills, or a willingness to train and serve, we encourage you to express your interest.