Job Opportunities

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association
Environmental Education Center
Field Instructor - Graduate Level Internship 2008-2009
The Environmental Education Center of Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association is nestled in scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP), located in northeastern Ohio, stretching from Cleveland to Akron.  The Environmental Education Center is a partnership between the National Park Service and Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association, a non-profit organization. The residential facility includes two dormitories with gender-separate rooms and modern bathroom facilities, plus dining halls, science laboratories, a computer laboratory with a library, an art room, and activity spaces.  These buildings complement the 500 acres of surrounding woods, meadows, ponds, streams and the Cuyahoga River.
Field Instructor responsibilities include:

• Participate in a comprehensive 3-week training and attend professional development workshops once a week;
• Be a member of a team of interns;
• Lead morning, afternoon and evening instructional units using the field, labs, and activity areas;
• Teach Day Programs and participate in our special programming;
• Participate in all class sessions and complete assignments in the Field Instructor academic program at CVEEC (required to receive University of Akron graduate credits);
• Participate in professional development opportunities (e.g. conferences or workshops) as these are made available to Field Instructor staff;
• Contribute to other aspects of operation at a residential environmental education center.

 This is a highly intensive, but highly rewarding experience; expect to work 50-60 hours per week.  This nine-month internship term is August 11, 2008 through June 5, 2009. Interns are not responsible for students after the conclusion of evening programs, and supervisory responsibility is shared at all times with teachers.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant should demonstrate an interest and knowledge of the environment and/or the arts and possess a sincere desire to work with elementary and middle school students in an intensive and rewarding educational setting.  Experience in environmental issues, science, arts, education, or comparable experience working with children is preferred.  The ability to establish a good rapport with both students and classroom teachers is important.  Basic computer proficiency is preferred.  In addition, the applicant should be enthusiastic about the interdisciplinary approach of the program. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.  Background/fingerprint check, and First Aid and CPR certification are required.

Stipend and Benefits:

A weekly stipend of $215 is provided.  Furnished housing and utilities are provided separate from the Environmental Education Center in the historic village of Everett.  Meals are provided when food service is provided for visitor groups.  Short-term medical insurance is provided.  Field Instructors have an opportunity to earn 10 non-degree graduate credits through the University of Akron.

To apply:

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association
Environmental Education Center
2008 Summer Camp Counselors
The Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association offers a variety of day and overnight camps for children ranging in ages 6-17 in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in northeast Ohio. Our goal is for campers to learn more about the environment, the arts, themselves and their world. We stress individual growth and group cooperation in residential and day camp settings. Campers will enjoy a curriculum concentrating on appreciation and understanding of the arts and the environment, as well as take part in recreational opportunities including swimming, hiking, biking and campfires. Participants will also make new friends and take on new responsibilities while building a positive camp community. Come join us for an exciting summer, where every week is a new adventure and experience. Please check out the variety of summer camps we offer for youth at www.cvnpa.org.

Position Description:        
·         Participate in our week-long pre-camp training.
·         Implement the purpose, goals, and objectives of all CVNPA camps and summer programs.
·         Live in the dormitory and assume responsibility for overnight camper supervision.
·         Provide leadership and guidance to campers in daily living with special attention to: safety, health and welfare, personal hygiene, respect and discipline, and camper participation in all camp activities and meals.
·         Assist teaching faculty of summer camps in camp activities.
·         Create and facilitate evening and themed programming for large and small groups of campers
·         Assume responsibility for interpreting the policies and procedures of the Environmental Education Center and Cuyahoga Valley National Park to campers.
·         Serve as a positive role model in making good decisions and implementing effective practices for campers and fellow staff.
·         Transition between day, residential, or other summer programs in the park.
·         Participate, as a team member, in the guidance of campers in daily activities.
·         Perform related work as required.
·         Counselors with appropriate skills may be asked to assume additional responsibilities.
Term:   
June 8^th – August 1^st, 2008.  Training will take place for one week, beginning June 8, 2008.  Camp sessions run June 15^th – August 1^st, 2008.
Qualifications:
Minimum: 18 years of age, at least one year of college or equivalent experience. Interest in leading young people and expanding their appreciation of the arts and the environment.  Enthusiasm, flexibility, tolerance, creativity and good physical health required. Demonstrated leadership abilities.  Preferred: background in the arts, environment, or education and experience as a camper or counselor. Background/fingerprint check, First Aid & CPR Certification, valid driver's license required.
Pay and Benefits: 
Camp counselor salary is $200/week.  Housing provided in the Environmental Education Center’s dormitories during training and camp.  Meals are provided when campers are in residence. Limited medical insurance is provided.
To Apply: 
Call 800-642-3297 ext. 107 or email ccohen@cvnpa.org for an application packet.  

Audubon Ohio
2008 Cleveland Nature Day Camp Educator

Audubon Ohio, the Ohio program of the National Audubon Society (www.audubon.org), is seeking qualified applicants to serve as educators for its “Urban Conservation Crew” day camp at the Rockefeller Park Greenhouse in the Glenville neighborhood of Cleveland.   Now planning its second summer, the UCC provides children entering grades 3-5 with a five-week introduction to the birds and plants of their neighborhood, using the facilities of the Greenhouse and its location in the midst of Audubon’s Doan Brook/Dike 14 Important Bird Area.

The camp will run from June 30 through August 6, 2008, and our two educators will begin work on June 14 to prepare for the camp opening.  (One of the two educators may begin earlier than June 14 as time permits).  Educators work 38 hours per week.  The camp operates from 9 a.m. to noon four days a week, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. one day per week (on which a field trip away from the Greenhouse is conducted).

Through a combination of classroom work, games and a lot of time outdoors, campers learn to identify the common birds of their neighborhood, the plants that can be grown in the neighborhood, and how nature exists right in their midst.   Thus the successful applicant will have the following qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in education or the natural sciences;
• At least two years of experience working with elementary school-age children;
• (By the time the camp starts) a basic working knowledge of common urban birds and plants found in the central city; and
• Enthusiasm for and commitment to conveying a sense of wonder about the natural world.

Applicants should submit a resume and statement of interest to Audubon Ohio Executive Director Jerry Tinianow at jtinianow@audubon.org.  For more information, please contact Jerry at 614-224-3303.

The Wilds
Seasonal Interpretive Guides

Become a Wilds ambassador who both entertains and educates Wilds visitors about conservation. Learn about wildlife and share your love for wildlife with others. Present interpretive information to guests while driving Safari Transport tours through the open-range animal pastures, or at the Wilds’ unique destinations.

Send cover letter and resume to:
Interpretive Coordinator
coordinator@thewilds.org
Deadline: 3/28/08

Naturalist Internships
Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center
Become a Naturalist! The Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center is searching for Naturalist Interns to teach students in our school camp program. The Outdoor Education Center is situated in the beautiful Glen Helen Nature Preserve, which spans over 1,000 acres of protected forests, wetlands, and prairies. Geological features include valleys formed by glacial melt waters, cascades, ledges, and the natural spring from which the neighboring village gets its name. Facilities include student dorms, staff housing, day lodge, a small museum, and nationally recognized raptor rehabilitation center. We are recruiting Naturalist Interns for our fall '08 term from August through mid December. Initial transportation to the Glen is the responsibility of interns, however the village of Yellow Springs is within walking distance and a vehicle during the program is not required. We are not able to host children or pets in our staff housing. International residents are encouraged to apply, though fluent English skills are necessary.

Benefits include:
•   Earn 10 graduate or 12 undergraduate credits through Antioch
University – tuition waived
•   $260/ month stipend
•   $300 bonus upon completion of the program  
•   Possible extension of internship as an executive intern at end of term
review
•   Opportunity to work with birds of prey at our Raptor Center
•   Room and board, including vegetarian and vegan friendly meals

Qualifications:
•   High energy level
•   Strong love for nature
•   Enjoys working with children
•   Minimum one year of college

Responsibilities:
•   Teach environmental education curriculum to visiting school groups as part of the Residential program
•   Lead educational hikes such as: Environmental Problem Solving, Geology, Stream Study, Raptor Ecology and Living History.

To apply, please contact: Rebecca Jaramillo, Outdoor Education Center Assistant Director, 1075 St. Route 343, Yellow Springs, OH 45387 Phone:(937) 767-7648 Fax:(937) 767-6655 email: rjaramillo@antioch-college.edu. Visit us on the web at: [ http://www.glenhelen.org/ ]www.glenhelen.org to download an application form.

Positions are open until filled. Preference is given to early applicants.

Antioch College promotes equal opportunity in the recruitment, appointment, retention, and support of all employees.~Through formal and informal processes the College strives to ensure equity and prevents discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, political affiliation, sex, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, family status, veteran status, or disability.

WILDS NATURALIST/COUNSELOR

Note these are only guidelines of what we would like to see our staff look like.   You may not have all of these characteristics and still could fit with the Wilds.   Your skills and abilities and your attitude for the job will be the determining factors.   4-6 positions March 24-August 16 / 2-4 positions June 2-August 16 (some may be retained until October 25, 2008 if interested)
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Eagerness to learn about wildlife and natural resources
A minimum of two years of college in wildlife science, forestry, outdoor recreation, environmental education, conservation, biology, etc.
Ability to relate to people of all ages in a positive manner
Well-developed written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of natural ecosystems, native wildlife and conservation issues
High level of motivation and enthusiasm regarding wildlife and teaching
Communications and public relations capability – written, verbal, telephone
Computer skills spreadsheets, database, word processing, GIS  a plus
Ability to work well on a team
Ability to swim, hike, climb, and bush-whack
Ability to supervise safety and participate in outdoor recreational activities
Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to train)
Specific Duties/Tasks:
Put kids first – their safety and well-being
Maintain camp, trails, etc.  
Teach Environmental Education programs
Teach Outdoor Skills programs (rappelling, canoeing, campcraft, etc)
Lead Interpretive Hikes
Assist with native wildlife capture
Assist with collection of wildlife research data
Tree & Wildflower Planting
Assist with Prairie Burns
Guide Safari Tours (both for adults and children)
Guide Wilds at work tours (behind the scenes)
Maintain camp equipment and supplies
Clean camp facilities and yurts
Implement all camp policies
Assist with camp program curriculum development
Promote the Wilds education programs
Use digital & video camera
Other duties as necessary
Compensation:
$300-350/week
Housing provided for a $50/week
All meals provided when camp is in session

Wilds Conservation Education Internships -CEIs
Minimum Requirements for CEIs
Ø  Volunteer for at least 2 consecutive weeks during the spring, summer, or fall period       (approx = 90 hours);
Ø  Must be age 18 or older;
Ø  Must be currently enrolled or intending to pursue college education in the Natural Resources, Environmental Interpretation, Education, Outdoor Recreation, Wildlife Management, or Biology fields of study;
Ø  Must be willing to work with campers, wildlife, and Wilds visitors to reflect a positive and professional image for the Wilds;
Ø  Must be willing to attend training, sign volunteer waivers, and accept a criminal background check; Note: CEIs will be required to pay $35 for their CBG check.
Wilds CEIs will assist wilds Naturalists with:
Ø  Interpretive programs,
Ø  Encouraging appreciation of the natural world,
Ø  Wildlife research,
Ø  Wilds Safari tours,
Ø  Restoration of habitats,
Ø  Maintenance of trails and camp facilities,
Ø  Operate camp vehicles;
And will agree to:
Ø  follow Wilds protocol and rules as trained;
Ø  report for duty as scheduled or find substitute interns;
Wilds CEIs will report to the Conservation Educator and/or Camp Coordinator.   At the end of their field season with the Wilds each intern will be expected to write a brief report of their work, their perspective on the importance of the volunteer work that they performed, and offer suggestions for improvement of the CEI program and other Wilds programs.  The CEI program offers interested individuals the opportunity to learn and gain practical experience in wildlife conservation and environmental education.   It is not a position that accrues merit or compensation.   The Education Department of the Wilds hopes that these individuals will be future Naturalists, Educators, and Biologists for the Wilds, Ohio, and future generations.

Al Parker
Conservation Educator
CEI Coordinator
The Wilds
14000 International Rd.
Cumberland, OH 43732
740-638-5030 x 2116
aparker@thewilds.org

NATURE CAMP - COUNSELORS NEEDED
Cincinnati Parks has openings for summer camp counselors.

QUALIFICATIONS
* Basic knowledge of local nature and ecology
* Ability to communicate well with children
* Ability to work outdoors and lead hikes
* High school graduate, at least 18 years old
* Resident of Hamilton County during employment
* Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license
* Provide own transportation
* Must pass police background check

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, CONTACT:
Cincinnati Parks
Attn: Olivia Canada
4 Beech Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Olivia.Canada@cincinnati-oh.gov
(513) 761-4313

The Licking Park District
Naturalist on an as needed basis

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The Peace Corps needs volunteers with degrees in Environmental Science, Fish/Wildlife Management, Forestry, Natural Resources and Water Resources. Peace Corps is a 27-month overseas commitment. It is a great way to learn more about other cultures, to help others, and to grow personally. All your living expenses are paid, and at the end of 27 months you receive $6,075 that can be used any way you wish. You may qualify for graduate credit for some of your experiences abroad [see Dr. Fortner]. Call 312-353-4990 for more information.