Job Opening: Nature Vision Program Naturalist

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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 ~50,000 participants annually. In 2010, the NV team  received the Michael Mercer Water Conservation Educator Award with 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 descriptionDuties 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:  Early September 2012

Hours: Part-time, 7-20 hours/week, varies according to registration and availability  

Salary: $15-$16/hour    

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or experience in Education, Interpretation, environmental science or a related field; 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 gsanchez@naturevision.org

[job] – Seattle Aquarium: School and Family Programs Manager

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School and Family Programs Manager, Seattle Aquarium
Seattle, WA

The School and Family Programs Manager defines and implements the vision and goals for the Seattle Aquarium’s non-formal education programming targeted at school and family audiences. The Manager supervises the development, expansion, and evaluation of programs for all local audiences including preK-12 students, teachers, youth, adults, and families. Current programming includes pre-school classes, summer camps, overnights, on-site and outreach school programming, and some professional development for educators. The Manager will lead the strategic exploration of new program areas, including adult education, Aquarium self-guided school programming, and a more robust teacher professional development program.

http://www.seattleaquarium.org/document.doc?id=1564

[job] Earthcorps is hiring!

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Development & Communications Coordinator

The Development & Communications Coordinator is an integral member of the team that secures contributed income and raises visibility for EarthCorps. S/he will be responsible for a variety of activities including gift entry and acknowledgement letters, report production, and coordination of special events, mailings and communications. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree and/or related work experience.

To view a full job description, visit  http://www.earthcorps.org/hiring.php.  

Preference will be given to applications received by June 8th.

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POSITION: Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Coordinator

HOURS OF SERVICE:  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M – F with some evening and weekend hours.   

TERM OF SERVICE:  August 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013 

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Coordinator will work at the University of Washington in the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity. The primary function will be to assist in the implementation of a K-12 tutoring and mentoring service-learning program to address K-12 academic success issues and develop innovative strategies to increase volunteer participation rates. The Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Coordinator will receive training and participate in National Days of Service as a member of the statewide AmeriCorps Retention Project team.  

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Scorers Needed for Environmental Science Exam – $125/day

We are seeking graduate students in environmental science to score exams completed by high schools students as part of a science education research project at UW’s College of Education. Scorers are paid $125 per day for both the training and scoring.

Where: UW LIFE Center (1100 NE 45th St, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98105)

Training: Saturday, June 23rd from 9am-4pm.

Scoring: Sunday, June 24th and will continue as needed through Tuesday, June 26th.

Scorer Requirements

  • Master’s or Doctoral student in environmental science with familiarity of watershed & deforestation issues and basic water quality data. 
  • Experience teaching high school science and/or freshmen level undergraduate students
  • Availability on June 23rd from 9-4pm and at least one other full day (June 24-26 from 9-4pm)

If you are interested and available, please contact Lisé Whitfield (lisew@uw.edu or 206-619-2609) with a brief description of your qualifications and availability. 

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The YMCA is hiring a full-time YMCA Earth Service Corps Leadership Development Director!

This is a great opportunity for recent PoE graduates. The program is an environmentally based, service learning and youth leadership program for high school and middle school students. The LDD is responsible for youth work, environmental expertise, program outreach and development, staff development, communications and budget/financial development. Click here for a full description.

Send a cover letter and resume after reviewing the description to ablood@seattleymca.org or apply online at yemployment.org.

DEADLINE: July 1, 2012

[job] Sustainability at Bellevue College is Hiring!

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Join the Office of Sustainability and be a part of creating a sustainable campus community.  Looking for three motivated students that can both lead projects and support operations in resource conservation, sustainable transportation and peer education.  Be a part of a team, develop your skills in a growing field and see the impact of your work.

Program Coordinator (part-time)
The Program Coordinator will assume day-to-day coordination of the Office of Sustainability, project administration, communications and committees. They will provide support across the scope of Sustainability at Bellevue College initiative, in support to the Director and Curriculum Manager, and provide direction to the Sustainability Coordinators.
 
Part Time: 19 hours per week
Salary: $14/hr.
Review and Apply:  Program Coordinator Job Description (PDF)
Deadline:  May 30th
Subject to final funding approval

[job] – Well KEPT Program Supervisor – City of Bellevue

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The Well KEPT Program is a summer youth employment program offered through the Natural Resource Division of the Parks & Community Services Department. We are hiring two Well KEPT Program Supervisors to manage the group of teens this summer. The program is designed to provide Bellevue youth with education, job skills, and career development training in the field of park resource management. Work focuses on parkland renovation and maintenance; projects may include forest enhancement, wetland restoration, and trail construction. The Well KEPT Program combines on-the-job work experience, environmental education, and career development training to instill strong self-esteem, good work habits, and sound environmental ethics.

Link to Apply Online: https://www.govjobstoday.com/Jobs/JobAnnouncement.aspx?jid=1587

TA Position Open!

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We have an outstanding opportunity for a part-time (50% FTE), temporary (Autumn Quarter 2012) Teaching Assistant. This position will provide teaching support for the graduate course, PB AF 597 Role of Scientific Information in Environmental Decisions course. The course is offered by the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs and taught by Professor Alison Cullen. It serves as a core offering for the EM Certificate.

For more information about this opportunity and to apply, please email poe@uw.edu for an application packet.