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Organization
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February 2, 2024
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Website
Contact Name
Shelby Mortin
Contact Email
hr@chewonki.org
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Location
United States
Summary
What is Chewonki?
Chewonki is a environmental and outdoor learning center in Wiscasset, Maine, that inspires transformative growth, teaches appreciation and stewardship of the natural world, and challenges people to build thriving, sustainable communities throughout their lives. Please visit www.chewonki.org for a full description of each of our programs.
What is the Traveling Natural History Program?
Chewonki's Traveling Natural History Program is an education program that brings the wonders of nature straight to it’s participants. With captivating outreach lessons, live animals, and hands-on activities, we ignite curiosity and inspire learning all year round in our surrounding communities. On campus, we're stewards to an incredible array of resident animals, from raptors to reptiles, mammals, and more! These charismatic creatures, specially trained for teaching, receive top-notch care and attention daily, ensuring they're always ready to dazzle in educational settings. Off campus, we serve communities throughout Maine, and sometimes even venture into New Hampshire and Massachusetts, providing one-hour lessons to schools, libraries, community organizations, and resorts. Each year we teach over 800 presentations to approximately 20,000 participants.
Compensation Information
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary: $52,000 - $59,000/ Annually Based on experience
Time Off: Eligible to accrue 25 days PTO during first year of employment, and 3 Floating Holidays
Health Insurance: Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Eligible to contribute to a 403(b).