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MAEOE Maryland Green Schools Internships: Spring 2012
This year, MAEOE is introducing an internship program to
provide support for schools to help them succeed with Maryland
Green School Certification. The goal of this program is to
encourage hands on experience, increase awareness of environmental
issues and introduce students to Maryland’s diverse
environmental programs .
MAEOE is seeking at least 10 Undergraduate Interns to assist
with the development of its K-12 Green Schools certification
programs. Interns will work directly with schools to help
them throughout the MD Green School process. Applicants should
have a demonstrated interest in the areas of education, environmental
education and/or environmental science. Internships will be
during the Spring 2012 semester with orientation and training
in early February. Days and times are flexible; MAEOE will
work to assist interns to receive course credit with their
school if possible. This is a field experience internship
and positions vary throughout Maryland, not at the Jessup
headquarters office.
Full
Internship Description
Echoes Of Nature: Educational Instructor
Echoes Of Nature is seeking to hire an enthusiastic and responsible
applicant for a part time Educational Instructor position.
The position involves presenting programs at schools, day
cares, adult centers and community events. Programs involve
presenting live animals and are hands-on with a focus toward
helping children and adults to develop awareness, appreciation
and stewardship for the natural world.
Further details about Echoes Of Nature (EON) can be found
on our website EchoesOfNature.org.
Job Responsibilities:
• Teach environmental education programs to groups of
school children, scouts, birthday parties, adults and those
with special needs. This includes all aspects of programming,
including set up, clean up, evaluation, and follow up.
• Programs take place at off-site locations (client’s
location).
• Learn our environmental education curriculum and implement
the purpose, goals and objectives of each program.
• Help to develop new programs.
• Prepare and maintain program curriculum materials.
• Create a safe, fun, learning atmosphere for children
while projecting a knowledgeable & confident image to
parents and teachers.
• Assist with care of live animal ambassadors.
• Communicate EON’s mission and project a helpful
and positive attitude when interacting with the public, including
EON members, teachers, and group leaders in person & on
the phone. Position includes some administrative support.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in natural science, environmental
education, or related field preferred; or currently pursuing
degree.
• Prefer at least 2 years prior experience in environmental
education, outdoor education or early childhood education.
• Knowledge of and passion for the natural world. A
desire to learn additional natural history information.
• Enthusiasm for working with children.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work both independently and on a team with
minimal supervision.
• Comfortable handling or learning to handle reptiles,
amphibians, mammals, invertebrates and birds of prey (training
provided).
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact well
on the phone and in writing.
• Ability to operate common office equipment, a PC and
related software. E-mail and internet access in order to check
updates and program information on a regular basis.
• Willingness to work irregular hours.
• Currently eligible to work in the USA.
• Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation.
Please send a resume and include a cover letter with a description
of why you would be a good match for this position. Please
submit via email EchoesOfNature@gmail.com or fax 301-860-1492.
Anacostia Riverkeeper Communication Intern Position
The Intern will help to create and implement effective communications
programs that generate awareness and an Internet presence
for the Anacostia Riverkeeper. This opportunity requires someone
who has excellent web and writing skills, is a proven self-starter
and problem solver, and has demonstrated interest in environmental
concerns.
Responsibilities
The Intern will work under the guidance of the Anacostia Riverkeeper.
The Intern will implement social media updates, manage the
editorial calendar, execute campaign strategies, support fund
raising efforts and events and directly support the Anacostia
Riverkeeper. Specifically, the Intern will be responsible
for:
o Identifying and maintaining appropriate social media tools,
using them to implement communications according to a messaging
calendar and conversing with the public in these forums in
a professional manner o Managing an editorial calendar of
key messages to communicate out across all communications
vehicles used by the Anacostia Riverkeeper o Researching key
influencers in the environmental blogging community nationally
and locally o Developing relationships with bloggers and helping
them understand the Anacostia Riverkeeper´s mission
and successes o Maintaining the Anacostia Riverkeeper website
and making recommendations on how to improve it and increase
traffic to the site o Writing monthly newsletters, and pitching
stories to relevant media (bloggers, local media) o Identifying
speaking opportunities at key events o Creating and maintaining
a calendar of relevant events to be shared on the website
and with the Anacostia Riverkeeper and Board
Skills
o College student, recent graduate, or professional with volunteer
work for environmental causes or classes in sustainability
o Excellent project and time management skills, highly organized
o Solid communication and computer skills - proficient in
MS Office and social media o Excellent writing and verbal
communications skills o Ability to work collaboratively as
well as autonomously o Responds positively to change, nimble
The mission of Anacostia Riverkeeper is to protect and restore
the Anacostia River for all those who live, work, and play
in the watershed, and to advocate for a clean healthy river
for all its communities.
To Apply, contact:
Human Resources
Anacostia Riverkeepr, Inc.
hr@anacostiariverkeeper.org
www.anacostiariverkeeper.org
National Geographic: Specialist, Budget & Support Staff
Staff Contracy until 12-31-2013, PART TIME 20 hours/week
Summary of Position
The purpose of this position is to support the project director
for the NSF-funded Informal Science Education (ISE) FieldScope
expansion project within National Geographic Education Programs.
FieldScope is a web-based data visualization and analysis
platform to support the efforts of any citizen science organization
or individual. The Budget Specialist and Support Staff person
would work specifically on reviewing, tracking, and reporting
all items for the ~$2.7M budget. In addition, this person
would work with the Program Manager to plan and implement
special meetings (~2-3 per year), manage the notes for all
program-related meetings, do some basic report writing, and
monitor the website content and user data. It is also possible
that the technology development team would need occasional
and specific support.
Responsibilities
- Set up, maintain, and communicate a budget accounting system
- Handle logistics for several meetings per year (~10-15
persons each ¿ including some offsite travel) as well
as be the main record keeper for these meetings
- Monitor program web content and user data
- Other program-related duties as assigned.
Supervision Exercised
None
Minimum Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree plus one year experience.
Knowledge & Skill Requirements
Microsoft Office suite (esp. Excel). Interest in National
Geographic, Education, and/or Environmental/Citizen Science
would be helpful but not required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
PT Naturalist Position at Wetlands Sanctuary
The Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian, Maryland, has
an opening for a part time naturalist. The naturalist will
teach, lead nature programs for the public, work with volunteers,
assist with research projects and interact with visitors in
our Wetlands Center. Work schedule is Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Sundays (32 hrs/week). For more information
about this position, please visit our web page (www.jugbay.org)
and click on the Employment tab under About Us.
Starting pay rate is $12.30/hour. This position is open until
it is filled.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a BS or BA in biology, botany, zoology,
natural resources, wildlife management or a similar area.
One to two years of teaching experience is a definite plus.
Ability to paddle a canoe and to work outside in hot, humid
or cold weather. Must have a valid driver's license.
About the Sanctuary
The Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary is a 1,500 field station and
environmental education center in southern Anne Arundel County
Maryland.
The Sanctuary is operated by the county's Department of Recreation
and Parks and is also a member of the Chesapeake Bay National
Estuarine Research Reserve. Over half of the sanctuary consists
of freshwater tidal wetlands, one of the largest such wetlands
on the East Coast. The Patuxent River, a major tributary of
the Chesapeake Bay, flows through the Sanctuary. Thousands
of school children, university students, and volunteers, along
with many natural history societies and conservation organizations,
visit the Sanctuary annually to learn about the natural world
and to participate in citizen science projects. To learn more
about the Sanctuary, please visit our web site at www.jugbay.org.
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
1361 Wrighton Rd.
Lothian, MD 20711
410-741-9330
cswarth@jugbay.org
ATTENTION: NORTHBAY ADVENTURE CAMP IS SEEKING HIGHLY
MOTIVATED AND DEDICATED INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN OUR TEAM!!!
Job Title: EVENING OPERATIONS STAFF / EVENING NATURALIST,
NORTHBAY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FACILITY, North East, MD.
Salary and Typical Hours: $8.75/Hour Mon-Thur 3PM-11PM
(32 Hours/Week)
Serves campers (primarily sixth grade) and staff in the area
of Guest Services & Operations during the evenings when
school groups attend NorthBay. Acts as a positive role model
and support for kids and teachers in the areas of adventure,
hosting, environmental education programming and general needs.
Assists the Evening Operations Manager in areas of programming
and transitions with kids. Plans and implements a variety
of activities in accordance with school curriculum.
Mission/Authority:
To enforce the Northbay Principles of Service in the area
of Guest Services & Operations. Responsibilities include
being on call for emergencies and camp-wide needs during assigned
hours. Position requires coordination between other departments
on the property (Housekeeping, Medical & Maintenance,
Adventure, etc).
Essential Duties:
Evening Responsibilities:
• Work with Evening Operational Manager and Overnight
Emergency School staff to ensure safe, positive, and fun atmosphere
for kids.
• Oversees the implementation of daily activities (gym,
hiking, games, astronomy, etc.)
• Be a point of contact as it pertains to the NorthBay
Evening Organizational Chart. (Working closely with counterparts
within chaperone and evening staff areas.)
• Help assist kids and chaperones to cabins upon the
completion of evening activity time.
• Assisting with needs as emergencies arise. Specific
roles as assigned to you (Chaperone & Student Liaison,
School and Administration Liaison, etc. Program Development:
• Help oversee operation of environmental and character
based activities and other assigned recreation areas, including
night hikes, wildlife exploration, etc.
• Coordinator creative camp activities for specific
area of responsibility.
• Clean up areas of use upon completion of night (when
kids go to cabins, begin lockdown by cleaning up trash, lost
items, etc.)
• Help maintain a healthy flow of communication within
other NorthBay staff (Counseling, Education, etc.)
• Attend nightly staff meetings as requested by supervisors.
Any interested candidate should contact Ian R. McCullough,
Evening Operations Manager, with a resume and/or cover letter
at: imccullough@northbayadventure.com
Conferences and Festivals
Upcoming
Courses and Workshop Opportunities
NOTE: MORE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES MAY BE FOUND IN MAEOE'S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CLEARINGHOUSE CALENDAR -
National
EE Resource Reviews
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The resource review process makes it easier for you to ensure that
your resources are of the highest quality, and that people looking
for EE materials and programs know that you have addressed quality
criteria. When you submit your resource for review, you'll receive
constructive feedback on the strengths and suggested improvements
for your material or program by a panel of peers trained in the
use of NAAEEs EE Materials: Guidelines for Excellence*; and a
listing in a searchable national and/or state directory** of EE
resources clearly identified as having been reviewed according to
the Guidelines.
For more on Resource Reviews, please visit www.naaee.org
National EE Resource Reviews is a project of the North American
Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). 2000 P Street
NW, Suite 540, Washington, DC 20036
* NAAEE regards the Resource Reviews as a service to the EE community
and recognizes that not all resources will incorporate every key
characteristic, guideline, or indicator. Reviews are provided as
an informational tool to help users make decisions on the value
of the resource for their specific needs.
** Listing in state directories depends on availability of the system
in your state and is subject to local association policy.
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EE Opportunities for Working with Your Students
FREE TREES Available to Montgomery County Schools
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service's Tree-Mendous Maryland program in partnership with the Montgomery County Sierra Club is helping teachers and students in Montgomery County Public Schools plant native trees in their school yards.
Interested schools should contact
www.dnr.maryland.gov/forests/treemendous
REI Announces Passport for Adventure
REI’s Passport to Adventure is a free program designed for children ages five to 12 and encourages them to participate in at least one outdoor activity through the end of the year. To get started, families and caregivers can stop by any REI store to pick up a complimentary adventure journal, plus hike and bike trails in their local area.
After participating in at least one outdoor activity, participants can complete the program online or through the mail to receive a certificate of completion and a special prize for their children – multifunction binoculars that turn into other tools, such as a compass, signal mirror, magnifying glass and more.
We look forward to finding ways we might be able to partner with your organization for Passport to Adventure locally and invite you to contact your local store’s outreach specialist to discuss. If you are interested in sharing information regarding this program with your teams and communities, please contact Bethany Nielson for promotional postcards.
Food Sovereignty Curriculum
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