Environmental Educator and Naturalist positions

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Deadline to Apply:

Friday, January 17, 2020, 11:30pm

Address:

Homer, AK
United States

Job Category:

Job

Job Type:

Full-time

Overview:

Seasonal staff are employed at the Wynn Nature Center (a 140-acre boreal forest preserve) , Peterson Bay Field Station (a semi-rustic facility across Kachemak Bay and accessible only by boat), and Yurt on the Spit (exploration of invertebrate life living on and around the Homer Harbor Docks).

As an Environmental Educator during the spring season (March 30th–May 22nd), instill wonder, scientific understanding and love for coastal ecosystems with school groups from throughout Alaska. Lead overnight field trips and day trips in the forest, marsh and intertidal zones. As a Naturalist, Intern or Environmental Educator during the summer season (May 25th to Labor Day) impart knowledge and a sense of stewardship with visitors and groups from around the world. Lead multi-day field studies and guided natural history tours, develop programs for all ages and/or participate in citizen monitoring projects. Duties vary depending on the specific position. Benefits include compensation of $1,760–$2,080 per month DOE and housing. Qualified applicants are energetic and flexible, have a background in environmental education and forest and/or marine ecology, and the maturity to live in group situations. 

How to Apply:

To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references to Seth Spencer by January 17th, 2020. Please indicate in both your cover letter and e-mail subject line the position(s) for which you are applying.

Contact info:

Seth Spencer

Education Program Coordinator

Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies

708 Smokey Bay Way

Homer, AK 99603

(907) 235-6714

jobs@akcoastalstudies.org

AKCoastalStudies.org

Contact Name:

Seth Spencer

Contact Phone:

(907) 235-6714

Contact Email:

jobs@akcoastalstudies.org