Steffon Evans

Experience

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  Young Marine Explorers

  Jun 2012 - Jan 2014

  Intern

  Responsibilities:Conducted multi-island summer camps; assisted with inventory; lead environmental education tours

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  Full Life Outreach - FLO

  Oct 2013 - now

  Director

  FLO Bahamas is a Volunteer Management Agency & registered nonprofit organization. It connectes volunteers and NGOs from communities across the islands to work together to solve The Bahamas' most pressing social issues.

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  Ardastra Gardens Zoo & Conservation Centre

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2014

  Zookeeper

  Responsibilities: Husbandry of animal collection; Education distribution on native and exotic animals to locals and tourists; Updated/Kept records of historical and current animal collection; Facilitated famous Flamingo show and Lory Parrot feedings

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  Bahamas National Trust

  Aug 2014 - Mar 2020

  Outreach Officer (Communications & Partnerships)

  Outreach Officer (Communications & Partnerships, Sept 2017 - March 2020):• Manages department-specific grants, projects and partnerships• Develops and implements social media content (Website, Blogs, Newsletters,Social Media Sites)• Participates in Fundraising and Donor relations • Designs and implements communications and marketing strategies highlighting• Conducts content branding exercises• Established and manages BNT Collegiate Chapter (University of The BahamasNassau and Grand Bahama; & BAMSI)• Assists with program management/curriculum development where necessary • Assists with government relations• Assists with organization strategic planning, budgeting and financialmanagementEducation Officer (Aug 2014 - Aug 2017): • Expanded and coordinated BNT Navigators high school program to 20 highschools across 7 islands• Lead recruitment and management of 500 annual volunteers• Coordinated National Park Experience Program – 12,000 person/year reach• Program Inventory Management• Curriculum/Program Writing• Trained teachers nationally to implement environmental curricula• Participated in national scientific research expeditions• Assisted with recruitment, training, and supervision line staff (up to 48 staffmembers)• Assisted with recruitment and training of department program and projectmanagers Show less

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  The Organization for Responsible Governance

  Mar 2020 - now

  Manages Civic Education & Engagement Initiatives aimed at building citizen participation in governance- Includes: Public Education Presentations; Outreach Initiatives; Events & Broadcasts; Citizen Surveys; Public Consultation Meetings & Town Halls; Advocacy Toolkits & Educational ResourcesManages suite of accessible digital platforms & tools for civic engagement and collaboration:- Includes: Online resources centers for accountable & transparent governance, economic development & education reform; online legislation & policy review platforms & online civic education courses.Manages Stakeholder Engagement- Includes: Citizens, Civil Society, Private Sector, Government officials, ORG Council and Committees, Volunteers & DonorsCo-Coordinates Communications Initiatives:- Includes: Website & Brand Development; social media strategy & engagement; graphic & video content curation; monitoring & evaluation of impact of outreachProvides administrative & operations support:- Includes: Staff recruitment, training, management & evaluation; Strategic & work planning; budgeting & reporting; Develops and maintains relevant strategies, budgets and reports Show less

  • Assistant Director

    May 2022 - now

  • Engagement Coordinator

    Mar 2020 - now
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  Evans Media & Consultants

  Jul 2020 - now

  Principal Consultant

  Evans Media & Consultants is a licensed media firm that helps companies, nonprofits & brands grow through Communications, Branding, PR & Training!