PAID -- Summer Position at Parks & People - Apply by 5/1
BRANCHES -- Environmental Educator
Young Environmental Scientist (YES) Team
Parks & People is currently seeking 1 seasonal Environmental
Educator for its BRANCHES high school employment program to be a part of the
Young Environmental Scientist (YES) Team. BRANCHES is an after-school and
summer program for currently enrolled Baltimore City high school students ages
14-21 that engages high school youth in meaningful summer
employment while building resiliency skills in Baltimore City youth.
The Environmental Educator is responsible for
assisting the Team Leader with behavior management, project management, and
curriculum delivery and assists with program logistics and ensuring project
completion. The YES Environmental Educator also works with the Team Leader and
the BES Ecology Education Program leader to carry out specific data collection protocols.
These protocols are short field campaigns taking 1-2 weeks to complete.
Specific duties will include:
·
Coordinating
with Field Team Leader to schedule protocol completion.
·
Training
the field team on the different protocols and data collection techniques
·
Assisting
field team with data collection
·
Managing
data collected
This position requires working outside on uneven
terrain, in various weather conditions and in urban and rural sites. Long pants, and close-toed shoes
required.
Highly qualified college senior or college degree required.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.
Experience working with high school age urban youth required. Must be comfortable working outdoors, leading youth in
hands-on outdoor activities and teaching data collection protocols. Work hours are 7:30 am to 2:30 pm unless otherwise directed. Some weekend work may be required.
This position is seasonal, part-time, hourly (at $13-14/hour) and does not include
benefits. Work location is 2100 Liberty Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217.
Projects take place throughout Baltimore city. Applicants must be available to
work from June 20 – Aug. 12, 2016.
If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to
jobs@parksandpeople.org.