Education Outreach Associate Position
ORGANIZATION: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
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Education Outreach Associate Position
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Education Outreach Associate position is located at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) Environmental Education Center (EEC) in Alviso, CA. The EEC provides free programs to schools and the public, while teaching about the local wildlife, conservation, and the environment. The Living Wetlands program is designed to educate the public about wetlands and the properties of wetlands including watersheds and water conservation. We need a highly motivated individual who has an interest in education and visitor services and will assist in educating, planning, and developing the Living Wetlands program. The Education Outreach Associate will be a part-time employee for the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society (SFBWS), a non-profit friends group to the Refuge. The primary mission of SFBWS is to promote public awareness and appreciation of the San Francisco Bay and its natural history, and to conserve and preserve the remaining Bay lands as essential wildlife habitat.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Research, develop, and market the Living Wetlands program to new audiences, within a specific geographic area: 40%
• Assist in field trip programs on and off Refuge grounds, attend outreach events: 30%
•Assist with office work and coordination of events and field trips, communicate with educators and perform equipment maintenance:20%
•Greet visitors and provide refuge information: 10%
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
•Experience working with people
•Comfortable speaking to the public
•Upper division college standing or above
•Organizational skills
•Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
SKILLS DESIRED:
•Background in environmental education, interpretation, recreation, wildlife biology, environmental studies, or other related sciences
•Experience with MicrosoftOffice programs
•First aid/CPR certification
•Bilingual
•Willingness to learn
•Enthusiasm
•A strong interest in the natural world
REQUIRED COMMITMENT:
Must be available 2 days (Sunday and 1 weekday) for a total of 16 hours per week, and occasional Saturdays. Must be available on the following dates: October 17, 2014 and May 8, 2016. The position is for a term of 9 months, and begins the first week of September.
COMPENSATION:
Salary - $13 per hour. You will be working as a part-time employee for the SFBWS, a non-profit friends group to theRefuge. The primary mission of SFBWS is to promote public awareness and appreciation of the San Francisco Bay and its natural history, and to conserve and preserve the remaining Bay lands as essential wildlife habitat.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Aja Yee, Living Wetlands Program Coordinator, at livingwetlands@sfbws.com . Please specify which position you are interested in. Position closes August 20, 2015, or until filled.
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About Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Location:
1751 Grand Blvd., San Jose, CA 95002, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is to work with diverse urban communities to inspire stewardship through educational and inclusive visitor engagement, while protecting and restoring a resilient bayland ecosystem that benefits both wildlife and people. The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Friends group, authorized by Congress to support the education, interpretation, and research activities of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society seeks to nurture in the public a sense of understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuges, their natural and cultural history, and to conserve, preserve, and restore bay lands as essential wildlife habitat.
Description
From its start in 1903, the National Wildlife Refuge System has owed its very existence to concerned citizens eager to protect America's natural resources.
More than 200 nonprofit Refuge Friends organizations support national wildlife refuges. Some work with a single refuge, some for a refuge complex or an entire state. Friends members are crucial to conserving and protecting our nation’s wildlife and teaching millions of Americans that their actions today determine the conservation legacy of tomorrow.
More than 42,000 people volunteer their time and ideas each year to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Whether they work on the land, in a visitor center or with youth, they contribute to the conservation mission that reaches back more than a century. Become a volunteer or Refuge Friend to contribute your strength on behalf of America’s natural resources.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1751 Grand BlvdAlviso, CA 95002
DATE POSTED
September 7, 2017
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Science
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 days