Teacher/Naturalist- Ogden, UT
Organization: The Ogden Nature Center
Job Title: Teacher/Naturalist
Location: Ogden, UT
Hours and Compensation: $Semi-monthly living allowance for a total of 1700 hours (11 months) of service totaling $12,100.00
Position Dates: January 23rd – December 21st
Application Deadline: December 16th, 2011
Posted On: Nov. 22, 2011
Organization Overview
The Ogden Nature Center is a nonprofit nature education center and nature preserve. Our mission is to unite people with nature and nurture appreciation and stewardship of the environment. We are recruiting for an AmeriCorps member for 11 months of service to begin January 23, 2012. Flexible start date.
Description
This position offers a unique opportunity to learn about and practice a wide range of skills including teaching, curriculum development, land management issues and environmental education.
Responsibilities Include:
o Onsite School Programs – Schedule and conduct environmental education programs for school children; assist in the development of curriculum, activities and exhibits.
o Develop and conduct preschool, home school and after school programs.
o Provide programs for groups with special needs, such as underserved populations, elderly and developmentally disabled.
o Community Education – assist with community program development, implementation, and strengthen community awareness; develop interpretive materials for self-guided nature tours o Summer Camps – Assist in camp planning and implementation
o Events – Assist with planning and organization of special events
o Assist with land management tasks, including noxious weed control and gardening
o Other Duties as assigned
Qualifications:
o College graduate; science or teaching degrees preferred
o Interested in environmental education and conservation
o Love working and being outdoors
o Articulate and an excellent writer
o Computer proficient (Word, Excel, email)
o Interested in pursuing a career in environmental education, conservation or land management
o Excited to be an AmeriCorps National Service Member with the Utah Conservation Corps.
Benefits:
o Opportunity to develop job skills in environmental education and nonprofit fields
o $Semi-monthly living allowance for a total of 1700 hours (11 months) of service totaling $12,100.00
o Individual health insurance
o $5,500 education award upon completion of service (to repay qualified student loans or use for education expenses)
o Utah Environmental Education Certification
o 7 Graduate level EE credits (optional)
o Discounts at the Nest Gift Shop
Requirements: US citizenship or lawful permanent residency, a valid driver’s license, ability to perform strenuous outdoor work, ability to make 1700 hr (January 23rd – December 21st) commitment, and at least 3 excellent references.
How to Apply
Send resume, cover letter, and three references to Stefanie Miller, Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden, UT 84404, or email to [email protected] Application deadline December 16th.
