Conservation Educator

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Organization

The Nature Conservancy

Job Posted

January 2, 2024

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Careers

Contact Name

Jennifer Miller

Contact Email

jennifer.miller@tnc.org

Deadline to Apply

Location

Nassawadox, VA
United States
Looking to make a difference while being a part of a cutting edge program that has worked to protect a unique coastal landscape using a science-based, partnership approach to management and conservation for over 50 years? Join the Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve's outreach and education team to collaborate with the diverse local community while sharing knowledge and encourage understanding of the biodiversity and conservation of the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Summary

The Conservation Educator will be exposed to and participate in a broad range of duties and opportunities. The Conservation Educator supports education, outreach, stewardship and operations programs, interacts frequently with visitors and helps maintain preserve areas frequented by the public at Brownsville Preserve, Nassawadox, VA. The Conservation Educator will work closely with the TNC Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve (VVCR) outreach and education team.

Projects include curriculum planning and execution of environmental education programs. Develop and lead interpretive walks and participate in local festivals and public events. Provide staff support, including completing office/administrative work, event support, providing information to visiting public and directing volunteers.

The Conservation Educator will also support stewardship tasks that may include trail management and maintenance, event preparation/clean-up, invasive species removal and leading volunteers.

Housing may be provided for accessibility to the project area.

TO APPLY:
Go to www.nature.org/careers, click Search Careers and search by the position title and/or location or job #54507, then click Apply Now to submit an online application. It is necessary to complete the application in its entirety. In addition, please attach as one document your resume and a letter of interest. For assistance with the online process, go to:
http://www.nature.org/aboutus/careers/external-applicant-userguide.pdf.

Compensation Information

$21.50 per hour, 35 hours/week approximately 8 months duration Full benefits.