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Naturalist - Peterson Bay Field Station
URL: http://www.akcoastalstudies.org/jobs-volunteers.html
Company / Organization: Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
Pay Rate: $1500-1700/month
Type: Full-time
City: Homer
State or Country if outside US: Alaska
Application Deadline: 12-Jan-15
Duration: May 25-August 30, 2015
Description:
As a Naturalist at the Peterson Bay Field Station during the Summer Season impart knowledge and a sense of stewardship with visitors and groups from around the world. Lead multi-day field studies and interpretive natural history hikes for diverse groups, develop educational programs for all ages, and participate in citizen monitoring projects. Assist with training and coaching of interns and volunteers and perform routine maintenance of remote facilities and trails.
Requirements:
Requires relevant knowledge base in forest ecology and intertidal/marine ecology, experience as an instructor, educator, or interpreter, and ability to work and live in a residential setting with groups and staff. Alaska or similar experience preferred, as is experience stocking and maintaining saltwater aquaria.
Point of Contact: Katie Gavenus