[Fredslist] Job Opening at CT Audubon Society

[Tessa Marquis]

Sounds like a good opportunity -  includes housing.

 

Tessa Marquis
Gotham New Haven
New Standard Institute, Inc. 
84 Broad Street  |  Milford, CT 06460  |  USA
203.783.1582 x101 
 <mailto:tmarquis at newstandardinstitute.com>
tmarquis at newstandardinstitute.com 

 

 

Position Title: Seasonal Educator 
Salary: $300 - $320 per week (depends on exp.) + housing
Location: Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center, Milford, CT
Temporary, Full-time 40 hours per week
Start and End Dates: August 1, 2010 (negotiable) to June 15, 2011 with
possible summer employment.

Qualifications: 

§ Bachelor’s Degree in EE, biology, or related field; knowledge of marine
biology, coastal ecology, and/or ornithology preferred.

§ Must be at least 21 years old with current certification in Standard First
Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer; lifeguard with waterfront module
and canoeing certifications preferred, or willingness to acquire.

§ Minimum of 1 year’s experience teaching children; sound teaching ability,
enthusiasm, and ability to work with children both outdoors and in a
classroom setting a must!

§ Some experience with program scheduling and volunteer coordination
preferred.

§ Knowledge of the care of reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates
preferred.

§ Experience teaching mixed-aged general public/family programs preferred.

§ Must be able to work independently.

Duties/Job Description:

The focus of this varied position is on teaching, animal care, and program
promotion.

§ Teach, assist, and develop education programs predominantly on freshwater,
coastal, and terrestrial ecology, marine biology, and birds to school and
summer camp classes for grades Pre-K to 8.

§ Teach and assist with various youth and family education programs,
including scouts, after school, summer and EE birthday party programs.

§ Assist with various aspects of educational mission and daily operation of
nature center, including some program scheduling and publicity.

§ Maintain collection of animals used in programs. Supervise animal care
volunteers.

§ Complete individual project to benefit Coastal Center’s programs or
exhibit room.

§ Live on site. Some assistance with upkeep of building and grounds as
needed.

§ Work 40 hour week, (Tuesday - Saturday with occasional Sundays and
evenings.)

Apply: E-mail cover letter, resume, and 3 references to fgallo at ctaudubon.org
Closing Date: July 19, 2010 or when filled

Contact: Frank Gallo, Director
Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center, 1 Milford Point Road, Milford, CT 06460
Phone: 860-878-7440 x 501; E-Mail: fgallo at ctaudubon.org; Web:
www.ctaudubon.org <http://www.blogger.com/www.ctaudubon.org> 

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