Habitat Restoration and Environmental Education Teacher/Naturalist
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Deadline to Apply:
Sunday, December 1, 2019, 11:15pm
Address:
Ogden, UT
United StatesWebsite:
Ogden Nature CenterDownload:
Job Category:
Internship
Job
Job Type:
Full-time
Overview:
Responsibilities Include:
- Have a lead role in habitat restoration and noxious weed management
- Plan and lead volunteers in planting and seeding project areas, release of biocontrol agents, as well as the mechanical removal of weeds through digging, mowing and pruning
- Record keeping, monitoring and report writing
- Assist with summer camps, homeschool, preschool, community programs, outreach and on-site school field trips
- Assist with the planning and organizing of special events
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- College graduate; science or teaching degrees preferred
- Interested in conservation and environmental education
- Love working and being outdoors
- Articulate and an excellent writer
- Computer proficient (Word, Excel, email)
- Interested in pursuing a career in conservation, land management or environmental education
- Excited to be an AmeriCorps member
Requirements:
US citizenship or lawful permanent residency
A valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Ability to perform strenuous outdoor work
Ability to make 1700 hour (January 20th – December 18th) commitment. This requires a 37-40 hour work week schedule during our regular business hours and occasional evening and weekends
3 excellent references
Position Start Date:
Monday, January 20, 2020
Job Duration:
Temporary
How to Apply:
To Apply:
Send resume, cover letter, and three references to Stefanie Zwygart, Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden, UT 84404, or email education@ogdennaturecenter.org
Application deadline December 1, 2019
Job Compensation:
Scholarship
Stipend
Compensation Information:
Semi-monthly living allowance for a total of 1700 hours (11 months) of service totaling $15,000.00
Individual health insurance
$6,095.00 education award upon completion of service (to repay qualified student loans or use for education expenses)
On-site subsidized housing is available. Housing is a shared living space and with one to two other Ogden Nature Center educators. Private furnished bedroom in large farmhouse. The lease term runs the length of the AmeriCorps program. No pets allowed
Benefits:
- Opportunity to develop job skills in environmental education, habitat restoration, land conservation and management, volunteer management, and experience in the nonprofit sector
- Semi-monthly living allowance for a total of 1700 hours (11 months) of service totaling $15,000.00
- Individual health insurance
- $6,095.00 education award upon completion of service (to repay qualified student loans or use for education expenses)
- Federal student loan forbearance & interest accrual payment during term
- Utah Environmental Education Certification
- Discounts at the Nest Gift Shop
- On-site subsidized housing is available. Housing is a shared living space and with one to two other Ogden Nature Center educators. Private furnished bedroom in large farmhouse. The lease term runs the length of the AmeriCorps program. No pets allowed
Contact Name:
Stefanie Zwygart
Contact Phone:
801-621-7595
Contact Email:
education@ogdennaturecenter.org