Wildlife Education Assistant
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Deadline to Apply:
Monday, October 5, 2020, 11:00pm
Address:
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Bird Conservancy of the RockiesJob Category:
Job
Job Type:
Full-time
Overview:
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, in partnership with Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (NGPC), has outlined conservation and educational activities that will inform and educate students, teachers, landowners, and resource professionals about the shortgrass prairie and ponderosa pine ecosystems of western Nebraska. Bird Conservancy is looking for a motivated, dynamic education assistant who will effectively bring wildlife conservation topics to a variety of audiences.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting with implementation of educational programs, including classroom presentations, field trips, outreach events, after school programs, citizen science events, partner events and virtual programs.
- Assisting with development/expansion of educational programs and materials.
- Assisting with organizing registrations, program and inventory data.
- Assisting with general educational project day-to-day operations.
- Assisting with development of reports for various projects and grants.
- Dissemination of Bird Conservancy/NGPC’s conservation messages.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Undergraduate degree in environmental education or environmental studies or related degree, with an emphasis in education, environmental science, ornithology, wildlife/ecosystem conservation, or related fields preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with prior environmental education experience. Background in shortgrass prairie wildlife ecology and/or birds preferred.
- Public speaking skills and the ability to work with people of all ages
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate through multiple media formats (print, TV, radio, Internet, public events, social media, etc.)
- Experience and demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Publisher, Adobe products, and Google Suite
- Responsible, creative, relatable, enthusiastic, flexible, self-motivated, and resourceful team player
- The ability to multi-task, prioritize, and display excellent time management skills
- A valid U.S. driver’s license and personal transportation. Must be willing to travel to program sites in western Nebraska. NGPC vehicle provided but some use of personal vehicle may be required
- Ability to lead hikes on various terrain in outdoor settings
- Ability to communicate (speak, read, write) in Spanish prefer
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their supervisor. Nothing in this job description shall create or is intended to create, or shall be construed to constitute a contract of employment, express or implied. Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.
Position Start Date:
Monday, October 26, 2020
Job Duration:
Temporary
How to Apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, and three professional references to applicants@birdconservancy.org.
For questions, please contact Delanie Bruce, Nebraska Wildlife Education Coordinator at delanie.bruce@birdconservancy.org.
Applications accepted until October 5, 2020. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Job Compensation:
Salary
Compensation Information:
$12 per hour, not eligible for benefits.
Contact Name:
Delanie Bruce
Contact Email:
delanie.bruce@birdconservancy.org