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Ecology Education Program Assistant
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Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location New York - America North
Town/City Millbrook, NY
Type Temporary / Contract / Seasonal
Status Part Time / Per Day
Level First Level
Deadline 01/12/2012
Company Name Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
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Description
IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Qualifications
  • Course background (Bachelor’s degree preferred) in ecology or related field. Experience in environmental education programming is a plus.
  • Ecology teaching experience with school children and the public.
  • Ability to communicate with a wide range of the public.
  • Excellent computer, writing and organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to maintain confidentiality, work independently, and multi -task.
Part time, hourly, 10 month position (January – October 2013), averaging 25 hours per week with a variable schedule to match programming. Position includes the possibility of teaching full time at our summer camp.
Location

Millbrook, NY

Duties

Support ecology education programs for students, teachers and the general public at the Cary Institute and nearby schools.

  • Help teach and develop curriculum for Ecosystem Exploration programs for school groups at the Cary Institute, and Schoolyard Ecology programs at local schools.
  • Teach in the Summer Ecology Camp (full time for up to 10 weeks).
  • Assist in all aspects of scheduling and preparation for school programs and teacher workshops. 
  • Provide in-school support to teachers as they implement curriculum.
  • Support other facets of the Institute’s education programs, including teacher workshops, public outreach and education research.
Closing Date
December 1, 2012
Originator
Jen Rubbo, Ecology Education Program Specialist
To Apply

To apply, please email a brief cover letter, a resume, and the names and full contact information (including telephone numbers and email addresses) for three professional references to:

Human Resources
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Job Ref. #12024-I
P.O. Box AB
Millbrook, New York 12545
E-mail: jobs@caryinstitute.org

Please contact Jen Rubbo at rubboj@caryinstitute.org or 845-677-7600 ext. 303 with any questions regarding the position.
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