Field Science Educator

   

Olympic Park Institute, a campus of NatureBridge

posted: Oct 21, 2009 and closes: Nov 15, 2010

Description and Details

OLYMPIC PARK INSTITUTE, a campus of NatureBridge, is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching science and environmental education in nature's classroom to inspire personal connections to the natural world and responsible actions to sustain it. Our classroom is the almost 1 million acres of mountains, forest and coastline in Olympic National Park in western Washington, where Olympic Park Institute is located on Lake Crescent. RESPONSIBILITIES: Educators are responsible for leading groups of 10-15 students outdoors for 1-5 day programs in a residential setting; developing and implementing culturally-competent, inquiry-based field science and environmental education curricula for youth and adults, including hikes, lab studies and other educational activities; managing risk in the field. QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications include: experience working with youth; BA/BS; teaching credential or master’s degree a plus; two to three years related experience and/or training; experience teaching in the outdoors; experience with scientific research; effective communication and interpersonal skills; experience working with diverse groups; sense of humor and play; ability to implement and model excellent risk management practices and maintain a safe environment for our students; ability to work flexible hours, including evenings; excellent work ethic; current Wilderness First Responder and CPR certifications minimum; current driver’s license.

Location

Olympic National Park, WA

Application Info

We are currently accepting applications for positions beginning February 2010. Please see http://www.naturebridge.org/olympic-park/employment for an application and a full job description.

111 Barnes Point Road Port Angeles, WA 98363
khanson@naturebridge.org
fax: 360.928.3046

Salary & Benefits

Starting compensation is $77+ per diem; additional compensation for evening/weekend work. Housing and some meals provided. Paid training and professional development opportunities. Full benefits package includes vacation, sick leave, medical, dental, r