Goals:

·         Provide exceptional learning experiences to participants of all ages.

·         Learn, demonstrate, and share conservation-minded habits.

·         Maintain safety as the number one priority in all center activities.

Duties:

·         Teach and lead groups of program participants of any age both in the field and the classroom

·         Actively participate in appropriate group briefing and debriefing meetings

·         Participate in staff training/enrichment sessions for field staff and general ONSC staff training and information sessions

·         Assist with the on-going development and refinement of current ONSC programs and the development of new programs as assigned

·         Organize personal equipment and supplies in preparation for field science instruction duties, including, but not limited to, backpack supplies, hand-held radios, water bottles, etc.

·         Provide logistical and supervisory support for ONSC programs and participants, including during ONSC meals, orientation of students and guests, maintenance of facilities and equipment

·         Making presentations to interested groups, hosting and providing supplies and assistance for visiting groups and other duties as assigned.

·         Provide at all times for the safety of students and peers and other ONSC guests to the best of your ability.

·         To be a professional representative of ONSC at all times

·         Use knowledgeably, maintain and return at your departure, all teaching and safety equipment assigned

·         Actively engage in self-improvement as a naturalist and informal science educator

·         To maintain in an appropriate manner, staff housing provided for you during your time of employment at ONSC

·         Maintain active communication with the Program Manager on issues of importance relating to programming and operations

Candidate Requirements:

·         BS/BA degree required. Degrees in environmental or natural science (i.e. biology, geology, environmental science, ecology) preferred.

·         Passion for the ONSC mission and genuine appreciation for the natural world and conservation

·         Demonstrated time management skills

·         Great speaking and oral presentation skills

·         Ability to hike long distances, over uneven terrain, in all seasons and varying weather conditions

·         CPR & basic First Aid trained, Wilderness First Aid preferred.

·         Ability to work as a team

·         Desire to continually develop as both an educator and a naturalist

Compensation:

·         $370.00 per 40 hour work week

·         Staff housing provided

·         Meals provided when programming is in session