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Description
? AMERICORPS JOB OPPORTUNITY ?
The Port Townsend Marine Science Center, PTMSC, has an Americorps position opening for an Environmental Educator to work at the Marine Center's Marine and Natural History Exhibits in Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, Washington. PTMSC?s Marine Exhibit houses touch pools and tanks with live animals while the Natural History Exhibit covers a range of topics from fossils and geology to shorebirds and river otters. The primary mission of the PTMSC, a public non-profit organization, is to promote and encourage a greater understanding of the marine and natural sciences. Americorps is part of the Washington Service Corps job-training program. These positions are for an eleven-month duration.
DUTIES
? Serve on the PTMSC education team, leading school programs in the labs & in the field
? Work with the public, leading interpretive programs & informal tours
? Develop education curriculum for both school groups and the general public
? Coordinate programs and activities for 4 festival dates
? Work with & train volunteers to assist in the care of animals and exhibits
? Maintain Natural History Exhibit and Marine Exhibit
? Other related duties
QUALIFICATIONS
? Must be in the age range of 18 to 25
? Unemployed and not a full time student
? Must have training, a degree or background in Marine Biology, Invertebrate Biology, Geology, Environmental Education or related field
OPPORTUNITIES
? Work at a nationally recognized facility
? Work with a team of professional educators developing state of the art science education
? Serve as a naturalist aboard a vessel in Port Townsend Bay
STIPEND & BENEFITS
? Monthly living expenses ($800/mo)
? Medical insurance coverage
? Upon completion, a $4,725.00 education award (for college tuition or loans)
TO APPLY
Send letter of intent, resume and two letters of reference. Include phone numbers and e-mail addresses of the individuals giving letters of reference. In your letter of intent please state, in no more than two pages, why you want this position. Send packet to:
Port Townsend Marine
Science Center
Fort Worden State Park
532 Battery Way
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Attn: Anne Murphy