Thank you for your interest in joining the Environmental Concern team. EC’s facility is located in St. Michaels, MD, on a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. For over 30 years, our many departments have worked together with one common goal: to promote the public understanding the stewardship of wetlands through experiential learning, native species horticulture, and restoration and creation initiatives. EC, founded in 1972, is a 501(c)(3) public not-for-profit corporation. Environmental Concern is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants for open staff positions are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital, handicap, or veteran status. Staff Positions Restoration StaffEquipment operators
Description/Responsibilities: Environmental Concern Inc, a national non-profit organization is seeking an energetic and creative individual to join our dynamic team of wetland education professionals as a Wetland Youth Educator. The successful candidate will teach existing programs, and collaborate in the development of new programs for youth ages pre K – 12th grade in support of our mission to promote the understanding and stewardship of wetlands. Specifically, the Youth Wetland Educator will:
Minimum Qualifications: In addition to a passion for wetlands, applicant should possess a bachelor's degree in environmental studies environmental education, natural resource management, science education, biological sciences or related field and have at least one (1) year of experience in environmental education program planning and instruction (or equivalent). Applicants must also possess strong organizational, writing and communication skills, be able to manage multiple tasks concurrently, be comfortable working independently and as a team with a diverse client base, skilled at basic computer programs, and able to adjust to seasonal changes in workload. Past experience with national youth organizations namely scouts a plus. This position requires a valid driver’s license. Additional Desired Qualifications: Website maintenance (Dreamweaver), lay-out and design (In-Design). Starting Salary: $25,000 plus competitive benefits package. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Bronwyn Mitchell, Education Director at dir.educate@wetland.org or P.O. Box P, St. Michaels, MD 21663. To learn more about Environmental Concern, please visit us online at www.wetland.org. Americorps Internship Opportunity: 2008/09 Wetland Education Associate Description: 1. Teach Environmental Concern’s on-going wetland children’s programs such as Books, Bogs, and Bugs Wetland Survivor, and Marsh Fellows After-school program. 2. Manage Wetlands Month Activities including – the Write On! Wetlands Challenge and mobile library display. 3. Grow two volunteer programs – one for high school students one for adults. 4. Outreach to the community through the Wetlands on Wheels program at local festivals. 5. Support organizational operations. Experience teaching, knowledge of environmental education methodologies, and the understanding of wetlands and ecology desired. Applicants must be organized, highly motivated, creative, enthusiastic about working with children of all ages and backgrounds and able to work with little supervision. Computer skills a plus. Location of Service: Position is based out of Environmental Concern’s St. Michael’s office. Member would be required to drive company vehicles to schools, parks, and nature centers throughout the Eastern Shore service area to give presentations. Ideally more time would be spent teaching than in the office. However, it is the responsibility of the member to create the teaching opportunities. Please Contact: |
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