The American River Conservancy is seeking a highly qualified environmental educator and administrator to present programs and provide administrative support for the Environmental Education Programs.

General Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with the Environmental Education staff to learn and present school programs.

Participate as a summer camp leader, helping to plan and implement summer camps held at The Nature Center in Coloma during June and July. This will involve occasional planning meetings during the school year, full time work for 4 weeks of Camp, and part-time planning and preparation work for the alternate 4 weeks during camp season.

Assist the EE staff with administration of EE programs:
            phone calls
            bookings and confirmations of school programs
            camp paperwork
            all promotional mailings and fundraising mailings
            support in organizing special events such as Nature Bowl and Environmental Teacher of the Year
            assist the staff of EE in overseeing permanent and rotating exhibits in NC exhibit room
            keep track of EE supplies – organizing, ordering
            volunteer management for EE volunteers
            manage bookstore
           
Experience & Qualifications:

1. Must have demonstrated ability to work effectively with groups of children in both classroom and outdoor settings. Naturalist experience and knowledge of a range of outdoor education activities is required.
   
2. Must have good understanding of ecological concepts, the science used to study them and a working knowledge of local natural history.
   
3. Organizational effectiveness
4. Heart for the Earth

Education: A Bachelor’s degree is desirable, with coursework including environmental sciences and education.

Type of Position: ¾ to Full time (Flex)

Beginning Salary: $14 to $16 hour

Job location: American River Nature Center in Coloma, and traveling to schools in El Dorado County.
Job Duration: Year Round
Housing & Meals: Not Provided
Deadline for Application: Priority deadline January 24th, 2008, open until filled
Start Date: flexible—February or March
Application Procedure: Please send resume and cover letter. Call to let us know it is coming.

To apply: Send or deliver resume to: American River Conservancy – E
Contact Name: Michael Dotson
Contact Address: PO Box 562 / 8913 Hwy. 49, Coloma, CA 95667
Contact Telephone: 530-621-1224
Contact Fax: 530-621-4818
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