Nature Vision is a non-profit environmental education organization founded in 2003 based in Woodinville, WA. Our mission is to foster citizen appreciation and stewardship of our environment through integration of school, community, and nature education. Nature Vision (NV) serves ~43,000 participants annually. In 2010, the NV team received the Michael Mercer Water Conservation Educator Awardwith partners for our work on the Sammamish Watershed Festival. NV was also honored with the 2007-2008 Environmental Education Association of Washington’s (EEAW) Award for Organizational Excellence.
Position description
Duties include but are not limited to:
· Presenting environmental education and outreach programs to schools and other groups in classrooms and outdoor settings from the Nature Vision menu of programs. Training is provided.
· Prep and clean-up of materials for presentations.
· Driving to presentation sites driving across King and Snohomish County to reach schools and other sites registered for programs.
· Special projects as assigned.
Start Date: September 2013
Hours: Part-time, 7-20 hours/week, varies according to registration and availability
Salary: $15-$16/hour
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and experience in Environmental Education, Interpretation, Science Education, Environmental Science or a related field. Applicant must have a combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to work in the field and in classrooms with groups of students. Must be a US Citizen and able to read, speak, and write the English language clearly. Must pass a WA State Patrol criminal records check.
Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers’ License and own vehicle to drive to field sites. Mileage is reimbursed at federal rate. May need to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.
To Apply: Please email cover letter and resume to Ginny Ballard, Executive Director, gsanchez@naturevision.org
Ginny Sanchez Ballard
Executive Director
Nature Vision
Brightwater Center
22509 State Route 9 Southeast
Woodinville, WA 98072
Mobile (206) 554-1407 | Office (425) 836-2697