The Adirondack Invasive Species Seasonal Educator position provides hands-on exposure to all aspects of The Nature Conservancy’s invasive species work in the Adirondacks. Working with APIPP’s Manager, Aquatic and Terrestrial Invasive Species Project Coordinators, and conservation partners, the Educator will develop and implement invasive species public education and outreach projects and events. As opportunities arise, the Educator will also assist APIPP staff with invasive species surveys, mapping, and management.
- Education and Outreach: Organize, promote, coordinate, and participate in invasive species education and outreach activities to reach priority audiences and stakeholders. This may include, but is not limited to, attending or holding trainings, posting to APIPP’s blog and Facebook page, and assisting with the development of outreach materials/displays.
- Invasive Species Field Work: As needed, assist APIPP staff with invasive species survey, mapping and management projects.
- General: The seasonal educator will work closely with APIPP staff and partners and will report directly to APIPP’s Manager. In addition to the listed duties, there may be other work required as summer work priorities evolve, and as the selected candidate’s interests dictate.
The Adirondack Invasive Species Seasonal Educator will interact frequently with the public and may work under close or infrequent supervision. At times, the candidate may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations for long periods of time, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
- College junior, senior, or recent graduate with at least 1 years’ experience in a natural resources and/or public education related field (can be a combination of past job experience, academic work, volunteer work, etc.)
- Experience organizing and leading educational programs to all groups and ages of people.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in conservation; experience with plant and animal taxonomy, invasive species identification and management, basic terrestrial and aquatic ecology.
- Experience working with various publishing software (PowerPoint, Adobe, Publisher, etc.).
- Well-organized and flexible.
- Motivated self-starter; able to work independently with minimal direction.
- Enjoys working in an office environment and outdoors in various weather conditions.
- The selected candidate will be exposed to a range of educational opportunities during the course of the summer field season. These will include training sessions in identification, control methods, survey, mapping, and monitoring protocols for various invasive species. Working with a regional conservation program will broaden the selected candidate’s knowledge of ecoregional and global conservation issues and strategies for addressing threats to biodiversity.
- This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.
- This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers."