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Lizzy McArthur-Bauer
Project Coordinator And Science Communicator
Salida,United States
Summary
Dynamic Community Organizer with more than 10 years experience in public outreach, education, and science communication. Motivated to support social and environmental justice goals while developing innovative solutions for natural resource and public lands conservation. Skilled in content development, research, stakeholder engagement, and mediating diverse community collaborations including engagement with Indigenous and minority populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Community Organizer
Gunnison Public Lands Initiative
Gunnison, CO
03.2021 - Current
- Engage the public, press, and elected officials in advocacy of additional protections for Gunnison County public lands
- Increase GPLI's supporter base through outreach to diverse communities including Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
- Develop content for social media, newsletters, and subscriber alerts
- Edit web content using Squarespace
- Facilitate Working Group meetings, take notes, and coordinate agenda items with stakeholder entities
Curriculum Developer
The Foundation For The Contemplation Of Nature
Majkhali, Ranikhet, Uttarakhand
02.2020 - Current
- Create curriculum and select reading materials for 12-week Mindfulness and Resiliency course for teachers of elementary students in 2nd-5th grades with goals of improving classroom management skills, professionalism, and comprehensive student learning through mindfulness practices and facilitated connections with nature
- Engage and support goals of multicultural stakeholders
- Build capacity for international sister-city relationship between Majkhali and Gunnison
- Promote Mindfulness and Resiliency course through social media, public presentations, and workshops in India
Bears Ears Field School Project Coordinator
Center For Public Lands
Gunnison , CO
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Researched best practices in co-management between governmental agencies and Indigenous Tribes to support development of training curriculum consistent with intentions expressed in funding grant
- Coordinated and adapted logistics for site visits and stakeholder engagement during global pandemic
- Created content for Bears Ears Field School website using Squarespace
- Assisted in development of participant application and selection of diverse field school candidates
- Collaborated with planning team members about scheduling expert speakers, group activities, and other field school logistics
Recreation Research Assistant
Center For Public Lands
Gunnison, CO
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Researched available policies for developing and administering recreation fee on Forest Service lands
- Mediated stakeholder engagement between community representatives, public lands agencies, and Western Colorado University
- Drafted FLREA and Granger-Thye proposals to introduce recreation fee in Crested Butte region of Gunnison National Forest, including budget and work plan
- Developed content for grants, associated press news articles, and public presentations with press and elected officials
- Compiled visitor statistics and ecological data to advocate for sustainable solutions in recreation planning on Gunnison National Forest
MEM/MS/MBA Writing Tutor
Western Colorado University- Clark School
Gunnison, CO
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided constructive feedback on writing form, content, and structure for graduate students and university faculty of MEM, MS, and MBA departments
- Created video content available on YouTube to aid students of all levels with professional writing tips, tricks, and tools of the trade
- Mentored graduate students on achieving writing goals and provided instruction on improving writing style
- Supported other team members as needed and attended team meetings
Teaching Assistant
Western Colorado University- Clark School
Gunnison, CO
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Reviewed written submissions and provided constructive feedback for undergraduate students on creative writing form, content, and structure
- Instructed class of twenty students on creative writing topics and tips, answered questions, and facilitated student-driven discussions
- Mentored undergraduate students on personal and academic goals
- Assisted professor in reviewing assignments as needed
Treasurer
Campaign For Lori Boydston
Salida, CA
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Coordinated public meetings and facilitated engagement with House District 60 Democratic voter base
- Collected and accounted for donations including filing and tracking contribution and expenditure reports through Secretary of State
- Registered new voters and advocated for progressive Democratic issues such as health care for all, climate change mitigation, renewable energy transitions, and social justice
- Created campaign content for social media and website
- Managed interns and coordinated efforts in canvassing and advocacy
Community Outreach Assistant
Greater Arkansas River Nature Association
Salida, CO
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Coordinated and acted as MC for community events and educational programs
- Managed volunteers and environmentally-based community projects
- Increased organizational capacity, processed new memberships, and maintained member relations
- Drafted press releases, web content, and member newsletters
- Wrote grants and maintained relations with granters
- Increased fundraising capacity through film festivals and other community events
Naturalist
Naturalists At Large
Ventura, CA
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Instructed diverse 2nd-12th grade students in overnight environmental and experiential outdoor learning throughout the varied public lands of California
- Created and facilitated educational programs on a variety of natural science and cultural resource topics
- Prepped group outings with safety precautions and responded to any concerns and/or injuries while in remote locations
- Mentored students in outdoor challenges such as rock-climbing, snorkeling, and backpacking
Lead Naturalist
Great Basin Outdoor School
Reno, NV
01.2012 - 09.2013
- Created content and resource materials for science-based educational programs conducted with 5th-12th grade students in outdoor settings and through various seasons around Lake Tahoe
- Trained team of six naturalist instructors on school policies, procedures, and educational programs including curriculum that engaged multiple intelligences in outdoor environments
- Coordinated outdoor school programs, facilitated logistics for naturalist instructors, and provided support in the case of incidents, injuries and/or emergencies
Naturalist
Oregon Zoo
Portland, OR
04.2010 - 08.2011
- Researched and created content for interpretive signs and programming on a variety of endangered species and natural resource topics
- Facilitated wildlife and environmental programs for diverse audiences of all ages and backgrounds
- Provided customer service, orientation, and other visitor services
- Conducted educational programs handling trained animals such as hedgehogs, tortoises, and lizards
- Responded to guest safety concerns as needed
Interpretive Park Ranger GS 05
Redwood National Park
Crescent City, CA
05.2009 - 09.2009
- Researched, created, and conducted interpretative programs on a variety of natural and cultural resource topics for diverse international audiences, including campfire programs, guided nature walks, junior ranger programs, and brief introductory programs at visitor centers
- Provided customer service at visitor centers by answering questions, orienting visitors using maps, answering phones, handling purchases and money transactions, and making recommendations for trip planning
- Provided visitor services in remote locations by roving trails, answering questions, and responding to safety concerns and/or injuries in the field
Lead Naturalist
Sequoia Parks Conservancy
Three Rivers, CA
04.2008 - 10.2008
- Trained team of twelve naturalists on educational programming and procedures for guided cave tours given to diverse international audiences in an ecologically sensitive environment
- Created content for educational programming on geologic topics such as rock identification, solution cave formation, and the biological organisms of caves
- Supported naturalists on cave tour logistics, procedures, and responding to safety concerns and/or injuries
- Provided customer service including handling money transactions and accounting for register balances at the close of each day
Interpretive Park Ranger GS 05
Sequoia National Park
Three Rivers, CA
04.2007 - 10.2007
- Researched, created, and conducted a variety of interpretive programs on natural and cultural history topics for diverse international audiences, including campfire programs, guided nature walks, junior ranger programs, and brief orientation programs at visitor centers
- Provided visitor services in remote locations by roving trails, answering questions for visitors, and responding to safety concerns and/or injuries in the field
- Provided guest services at visitor centers by answering questions, responding to email inquiries, answering phones, and orienting visitors using maps
Education
Master of Environmental Management - Global Sustainability
Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO 05.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And Linguistics
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA 01.2003 - 05.2006
No Degree - Journalism
College of Sequoias
Visalia, CA 08.2002 - 12.2002
No Degree - Animal Science
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA 08.1999 - 04.2002
Skills
Base Building
Forum coordination
Volunteer Management
Outreach management
Public speaking
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Grants and Awards
Tourism and Marketing Grant $10,000
Received from: Chaffee County Visitors Bureau, November 2021; to support FibArk Whitewater and Music Festival and FibArk Community Youth Paddling Program
Content Co-Writer
Innovative National Forest Financing Grant $150,000
Received from: The National Forest Foundation, October 2021; to support MEM fellowships through the Center for Public Lands to research and develop innovative financing models to maintain sustainable recreation in Gunnison National Forest
Content Co-Writer
Monarch Community Outreach Award $3,000
Received from: Monarch Mountain, March 2019; to support the Wild and Scenic Film Festival and environmental education in Chaffee County public schools through GARNA
Grant Writer
Affiliations
Unbottle and Protect Chaffee County Water, July 2021- present
Secretary, Board of Directors
Gunnison River Festival, November 2021- present
Education Program Coordinator
Center for Outdoor Ethics, September 2018- present
Leave No Trace Master Educator
Huddle 4 the Environment, September 2018- present
Member
Chaffee County Democrats, January 2020- present
Member
Software
WordPress
MailChimp
Squarespace
Timeline
Community Organizer
Gunnison Public Lands Initiative
03.2021 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Western Colorado University- Clark School
08.2020 - 12.2020
Bears Ears Field School Project Coordinator
Center For Public Lands
06.2020 - 08.2021
Curriculum Developer
The Foundation For The Contemplation Of Nature
02.2020 - Current
MEM/MS/MBA Writing Tutor
Western Colorado University- Clark School
01.2020 - 05.2021
Treasurer
Campaign For Lori Boydston
01.2020 - 12.2020
Recreation Research Assistant
Center For Public Lands
09.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Environmental Management - Global Sustainability
Western Colorado University
05.2019 - 05.2021
Community Outreach Assistant
Greater Arkansas River Nature Association
08.2018 - 06.2019
Naturalist
Naturalists At Large
03.2014 - 05.2015
Lead Naturalist
Great Basin Outdoor School
01.2012 - 09.2013
Naturalist
Oregon Zoo
04.2010 - 08.2011
Interpretive Park Ranger GS 05
Redwood National Park
05.2009 - 09.2009
Lead Naturalist
Sequoia Parks Conservancy
04.2008 - 10.2008
Interpretive Park Ranger GS 05
Sequoia National Park
04.2007 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And Linguistics
Humboldt State University
01.2003 - 05.2006
No Degree - Journalism
College of Sequoias
08.2002 - 12.2002
No Degree - Animal Science
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
08.1999 - 04.2002