[ESSP] FW: [Job]Environmental Education/Maine

[Vanessa Paulman]

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Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 15:32:40 -0500
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Subject: [Job]Environmental Education/Maine

University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center

Program Aide II: Environmental Education
Nine Month Appointment

Schedule: This is a nine-month salaried position. Some evening and weekend
work 
required. The scheduling of the three month "time off" period may change due
to 
programming needs, but is currently mid-March through mid-April and mid-
November through mid-January.
The purpose of this position is to support the Tanglewood 4-H Camp and
Learning 
Center's Earth Connections school program and the Intergenerational
Elderhostel 
program, and to serve as the coordinator for summer day camp for youth.
Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center's mission is to teach Maine youth
and 
adults to be effective and caring citizens of the earth through affordable
environmental education and nature-based experiences. This position is
initially a nine- month appointment and may expand to ten months, depending
on 
future funding and program needs.

Winter, Spring and Fall
Lead instructor for 4-H Earth Connections school programming
- Work with Tanglewood staff to plan, prepare and implement Earth
Connections 
environmental education programs of 1-5 days in length to students in
kindergarten through twelfth grade.
- Serve as role model and mentor to Earth Connections teaching staff.
- Serve as on-site contact person for Earth Connections programming in the
absence of the program coordinator.
- Assist program coordinator in the planning and implementation of Earth
Connections staff training and programming.
- Adapt educational displays and materials to enhance environmental learning
at 
Tanglewood.
- Assist program coordinator in the planning and implementation of teacher
training and outreach programming.
- Assist program coordinator in the assessment of the program needs of
clients.
- Coordinate staff participation in; plan and adapt displays for; and
participate in fairs, workshops, etc. to promote Tanglewood programming in
the 
community
- Work with teachers/schools to support pre & post programming in the
classroom
- Assist with school program mailings, paperwork and data management
- Recruit and enroll clients in school programs

Summer 
Summer Day Camp Coordinator
- Coordinate, implement, and evaluate a daily camp program which offers
hands 
on environmental learning for youth 6-8 years old.  Activities include art,
drama, stories, music and exploration in outdoor and indoor areas.
- Organize displays, projects, resource materials and supplies, etc. which
will 
serve to stimulate campers and leaders.
- Create the necessary atmosphere for a positive camp experience.
- Help organize special theme days, daily camp ceremonies, and visiting
guests. 
- Oversee 1-2 counselor assistants in the implementation of the program.
- Participate in staff meetings and contribute to the ongoing improvement of
the entire program.
- Assist with residential camp program as arranged with Camp Director.

Elderhostel
- Assist in planning and implementation of environmental education programs
for 
participants in Intergenerational Elderhostel program

Additional Responsibilities:
- Participate in staff meetings
- Take part in routine tasks of cooking, gardening, cleaning and upkeep of
program spaces to support programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a flexible, creative and enthusiastic team player
Knowledge of ecological concepts and natural history
Ability to lead groups over various terrain
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and occasional
weekends
Current Standard First Aid and CPR
Valid Maine driver’s license and/or reliable transportation
A State Bureau of Investigation, driver motor vehicle license and pre-
employment physical background check
           
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Education or related field
Minimum 2 years environmental education experience with youth
Word processing skills
Experience with or a willingness to learn GPS and/or GIS technology

Salary: $10.86 /hr. based on an average 40-hour week for a nine-month
academic 
year appointment. 

Schedule: Full-time, regular, 9-month position.  Current schedule is
mid-April 
to mid-November and mid-January to mid-March. Daily work hours are Monday –
Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with some evening and weekend work required.

Benefits: University of Maine Health Insurance; Sick and Vacation pay, pro-
rated; Life Insurance; optional Supplemental Life Insurance; Short-term
disability

Supervisor: Heather Francis, School Program Coordinator

Reports to: Heather Francis for school programs & Cindy Dunham for summer
camp 

To Apply: Applications are available online at:
http://www.umaine.edu/hr/forms/
appl.pdf or call Telephone and TDD, 207-581-2362. Submit resume, cover
letter, 
contact information for three references, and application form to: Staffing
Services, 124 Corbett Hall, Orono, ME 04473. Review of applications will
begin 
immediately, and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Any
required pre-employment physicals and/or background checks will be paid for
by 
the University. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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