[job]: Nature Vision Program Naturalist

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Nature Vision Program Naturalist Position Announcement

Nature Vision is a non-profit environmental education organization founded in 2003 based in Woodinville, WA. Our mission is to foster appreciation and stewardship of our environment through integration of school and community for a sustainable future.  Nature Vision serves over 45,000 students annually.  In 2010, the Nature Vision team received the Michael Mercer Water Conservation Educator Awardwith partners for our work on the Sammamish Watershed Festival.  Nature Vision 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 parts of Snohomish County to reach schools and other sites registered for programs.
  • Special projects as assigned.

Start Date:  September 2014

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

Salary: $15-$16/hour to start                                                                        

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and experience in Education, Interpretation, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science or a related field; combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to work in the field and in classrooms with diverse groups of students.  Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to read, speak, and write the English language clearly. Must pass WA State Patrol criminal records check.

Special Requirements:Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers’ License and own insured 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 by August 25, 2014.

[part-time job]: Naturalist: City of Seattle

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[seattle.gov job page]: search job number: 2013-00761

 Job Responsibilities:

·         Build and maintain strategic partnerships with community agencies to expand environmental education opportunities to under-served populations in the City.

·         Develop opportunities to reach and engage urban families and their communities to increase environmental leadership skills

·         Develop culturally inclusive environmental education material including scripts, curriculum, handouts and slide programs. 

·         Lead and evaluate program support staff, volunteers and interns involved in program implementation and delivery. 

·         Write, edit, coordinate and distribute program promotional materials including brochures, fliers and posters.

·         Maintain records of program activities and prepares a variety of reports as requested including program budgets and evaluations. 

 Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a minimum of two years of experience applying specialized knowledge of educational program development, teaching experience in natural science, multicultural history, environmental justice, or outdoor skills in an environmental learning center, garden, park or other educational setting and a baccalaureate degree in natural sciences, natural resource management, education, or related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of the naturalist).

Desired Qualifications:

  • Creativity, flexibility, and ability to work both independently and in a team setting
  • Cultural competency and the ability to work with and relate to diverse groups
  • Strong commitment to working with under-served/under-resourced communities in providing environmental education
  • Ability to maintain safety of program participants and demonstrate good judgment
  • Ability to take direction and feedback in a constructive manner.
  • Ability to work in a “partnership” setting as well as work independently
  • Bilingual in Spanish, Tagalog, East African languages, or Chinese is preferable
  • Ability to make connections between the urban and natural environment and make current critical environmental  issues relevant to diverse audiences

[internship]: Nature Vision Intern: Summer 2013

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Nature Vision Internship Summer 2013

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 over 44,000 students annually, more than many nature centers in our area. 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.

Internship description

Duties include but are not limited to:

 Aiding naturalists with presenting environmental education programs to: summer camps, schools, libraries, and other groups from the Nature Vision menu of programs. Training is provided. Most of programs will be in Redmond area.

 Prep and clean-up of materials for camps and presentations

 Office projects as needed by staff

Start Date: 6/17/13, negotiable depending on school needs

End Date: 8/30/13 or earlier depending on school needs

Hours: 15-30 a week, unpaid

Minimum Qualifications: Working on 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.

Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers’ License and own vehicle to drive to field sites. May need to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.

To apply: Please email cover letter and resume to Ginny Ballard gsanchez@naturevision.org by 6/12/13.

Nature Vision

Brightwater Center

22509 State Route 9 Southeast

Woodinville, WA 98072

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Training will take place on Fridays from 9am-3pm, February 8 to May 3, 2013 at the Lewis Creek Visitor Center.  Ideal candidates for the program have an enthusiasm for learning, experience working in small groups and experience in natural resource sciences. Join the Master Naturalist program as a means to further your education and as a way to pass along the knowledge, respect and benefits of nature to others.

How to Apply

  • All application materials are available online at: http://www.bellevuewa.gov/9182.htm. 
  • All interested participants must complete all application materials and return them to the City of Bellevue Parks Department at the address listed below.
  • Application materials can also be emailed to Parks_Stewardship@Bellevuewa.gov
  • All applications must be returned or postmarked by January 11, 2013. 
  • Bellevue residents will have priority. 

Mail Application Materials to:

Attention: Master Naturalist Training Program
Parks & Community Services
Natural Resource Division
16023 N.E. 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008

For additional questions please call 425.452.4195. 

CLICK HERE for the full brochure

[volunteer] Seattle Volunteer Naturalist Program

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Discovery Park is launching a Seattle-wide Volunteer Naturalist Program!

              

Do you love sharing nature with others? Are you interested in learning more about the flora and fauna of the Seattle’s many parks? Then you might be the perfect candidate for the Seattle Volunteer Naturalist program.

Volunteer Naturalists participate in 10 weeks of training and commit to at least one year of volunteering at Environmental Learning Centers and parklands near schools throughout Seattle.  Volunteer naturalists provide hands-on learning opportunities for school groups and nature programs for families and adults and Discovery Stations throughout the city.  Volunteers’ backgrounds are as varied as the students they teach – the common thread is their desire to share nature with the greater Seattle community.

The goal of the Seattle Volunteer Naturalist Program is to enhance, promote and foster appreciation of nature by connecting citizens and students with their Seattle Parklands, by providing educational opportunities for all. 

Training begins in March of 2012.  Deadline for applications is February 10, 2012.  For additional information please contact Penny Rose at penny.rose@seattle.gov or (206) 386 – 4250.