The Education & Stewardship Assistant is responsible for assisting the Block Island Program: in leading summer nature walks, staffing the visitor center, trail maintenance and other stewardship activities, overseeing volunteers; performing office duties; assisting in scientific activities and biological monitoring.
The Education & Stewardship Assistant is supervised by the Block Island Program Coord. This is a 12-week position beginning on June 10, 2019 through August 30, 2019. There are four paid full-time positions (35 hrs. per week), short-term. Housing may be available.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Lead nature walks and tours as assigned to educate the public about local natural history, conservation heritage, and The Nature Conservancy's mission on Block Island. (25%)
- Staffing the BI Conservancy visitor center. (30%)
- Perform trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, and monitor preserves for appropriate use. (25%)
- Assist in orientation, training, and guidance of volunteers and youth groups. (5%)
- Assist with biological and legal monitoring and other scientific activities on Nature Conservancy preserves. (5%)
- Clean and maintain Nature Conservancy facilities, including the Ocean View Pavilion, and other duties as assigned. (10%)
- Ability to work long hours, including weekends.
- Work requires physical exertion and/or muscular strain.
- Work involves several disagreeable elements and/or exposure to job hazard’s where there is some possibility of injury.
- Experience organizing files.
- Experience operating power and construction tools in a safe manner.
- Experience in Customer Service.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to deal with the general public in a friendly, outgoing & professional manner; knowledge of Block Island community preferred.
- Knowledge of natural sciences, ornithology and/or botany skills.
- Ability to perform physical work, sometimes under adverse conditions or in inclement weather
- Obtain related licenses or certifications such as first aid, CPR, driver’s license.
- Proven leadership abilities.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to complete tasks within assigned timeframes, possibly in the absence of supervision.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.