Habitat Restoration (MUVE) Volunteer

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PURPOSE: The Habitat Restoration Volunteer at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (Frost Science) will work alongside the Conservation Programs team to assist with MUVE Volunteer workdays, outreach and education. Volunteers will assist staff with site prep (removal of invasive vegetation) and restoration/ citizen science days.

VOLUNTEER POSITION

The Environmental Conservation Volunteer at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (Frost Science) will work alongside the Museum Volunteers for the Environment (MUVE) team. MUVE is a volunteer-based habitat restoration project that uses social media, eco-art, and science exhibits to engage local residents in restoring coastal environments that once thrived in Miami.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with facilitating regularly-scheduled Volunteer Workdays
• Engage the public about environmental conservation efforts at outreach events and festivals
• Remove and monitor invasive plant populations at MUVE's conservation sites.
• Assist with planting native plants to stabilize the soil and provide habitat for wildlife.
• Participate in regular monitoring of plant growth and maintenance at MUVE's conservation sites.
• Develop and complete special projects as needed.
• Perform all assigned tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background or interest in conservation, botany, ecology, or wildlife biology desired.
• Interest in science and Frost Science’s mission.
• Reliable and punctual, with good attendance.
• Positive attitude, strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Must be 18 years or older.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work activities include bending, reaching, and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds of weight.
• Work is performed outdoors with potentially some work done indoors.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Level 2 background clearance as defined by Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
• Drug screening as part of the Drug Free Workplace Program.
• Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine(s) by date of hire to be considered for employment unless applicant is eligible for an exemption pursuant to all applicable laws.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per month.
• Must be able to commit one Saturday day a month