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Title

Summer Naturalists

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Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location Colorado - America North
Town/City Aspen
Type Temporary / Contract / Seasonal
Status Full Time
Level Voluntary & Interns
Deadline 01/03/2012
Company Name Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
Contact Name Jim Kravitz
Email jkravitz@aspennature.org
Website Further Details / Applications
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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.

 

Responsibilities

Lead interpretive nature walks at Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Ashcroft and the Maroon Bells in the White River National Forest.
Assist with management of the visitor center and 25-acre nature preserve.
Learn about Rocky Mountian ecology.
Teach environmental education programs for children.
Conduct bird of prey programs with ACES' resident injured birds of prey including a golden eagle.
Educate the public on ACES efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through renewable energy projects.
Involvement in special projects including indoor plants and live animals, indoor trout stream and rearing troughs, garden and guided trails, and birds of prey program.
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Qualifications
Educational background in the natural sciences, environmental education, or related field; interested and enthusiastic about environmental education; self-motivated with a sincere interest in the environment; experience working with the public. First Aid & CPR certification.

Dates Of Employment
June 4 - September 3, 2012 (June 4-15 mandatory staff training)

Compensation
$150 per week stipend, plus housing provided.
Tuition-free participation in one or more of ACES' Naturalist Field School courses.

Application Deadline
Download application and send it in by March 1, 2012.

Jim Kravitz, Director of Naturalist Programs
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
100 Puppy Smith Street
Aspen, CO 81611
tel: 970.925.5756
fax: 970.925.4819
jkravitz@aspennature.org
www.aspennature.org

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