Seasonal Naturalist - Military veterans preferred

2024-04-12
National Audubon Society
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Tiburon
California
94920
United States


Tiburon, CA
Full time
Posted 5 Days Ago
JR269

Position Summary


Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Tiburon, CA, is looking for energetic individuals with a passion for teaching young children about the wonders of nature and environmental science.

Summer Audubon Adventures consists of one week of staff training and 9 week long sessions for children ages 4-7.
Compensation:
$20.00 / hour

Essential Functions


Naturalist responsibilities include:

  • Preparing and implementing camp curriculum and coordinating camp projects

  • Preparing materials for camp and clean up materials after use

  • Supervising volunteers

  • Leading camp activities in a safe and engaging manner

  • Developing conservation and restoration activities for camp participants

  • Keeping a log of curriculum and your Naturalist experience to share at weekly staff meetings

  • Additional duties that contribute to the success of a non-profit


    • Qualifications and Experience


  • Skilled in creating a safe, warm and welcoming atmosphere to awaken children's curiosity for and enjoyment of nature

  • Able to interact well with children, teens and adults, especially parents

  • Experience working with children

  • Experience teaching children

  • Ability to plan and conduct nature-themed lesson plans/activities for children

  • Reliable, self-motivated, emotionally mature, creative and team player

  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

  • Interest in local natural history and the outdoor environment

  • Committed to the entire summer

  • Willing to work outdoors in any weather as necessary

  • Current First Aid/CPR certification required



    • Physical Requirements: (e.g., lifting, reaching, climb, push/pull, etc.)
    Willing and able to play outdoors for extended periods of time with children. Occasional heavy lifting/carrying.
    EEO Statement

    The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.


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    The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.

    Audubon’s state programs, nature centers, chapters, and partners have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action.

    Since 1905, Audubon’s vision has been a world in which people and wildlife thrive. Audubon is a nonprofit conservation organization.





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