Nature Vision Summer Internship

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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 over 45,000 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. 

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 the Redmond area.
  • Prep and clean-up of materials for camps and presentations
  • Office projects as needed by staff

Start Date:  6/16/14, negotiable depending on school needs

End Date:   8/29/14 or earlier depending on school needs

Hours: 15-30 a week depending on availability, 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 

Application Deadline May 1, 2014

[job]: Program Naturalist, Nature Vision

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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 ~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

[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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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

Nature Vision

Brightwater Center

22509 State Route 9 Southeast

Woodinville, WA 98072

Written by

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 

  • 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