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Employer:  North Cascades Institute.
Categories:  Env. Health/Safety
Education/Training
Travel Required:  26-50%
Job Type:  Contract
Preferred Degree:  Bachelors
Experience Required:  2-3 years
State/Province:  WA - Washington
City:  Sedro-Woolley
Salary:  $750 - $875 semimonthly
Job Description: 

The Cascades Climate Challenge Program brings high school students from Oregon and Washington to spend three weeks in the North Cascades learning about conservation, energy, climate change and stewardship. Students will explore the North Cascades ecosystem in detail, allowing the young leaders to connect with the area and see the effects of climate change firsthand. They will also complete service projects and talk to resource managers, gathering information to become leaders in community education. Students will spend time at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center as well as car camping, canoe camping and hiking. There will be two, 21-day Cascades Climate Challenge sessions over the course of the summer, with 20 students per session. Program dates are June 29 - July 19 and July 28 - Aug 17, 2010. Please read the project description online at www.ncascades.org/programs/youth/climate_challenge

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Environmental Education, Education, Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology or related field
- Knowledge of basic scientific principles and ability to teach them
- Experience teaching adolescents, preferably in an environmental education or residential setting
- Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Must be willing to work full days and evenings, including multiple overnight camping trips during the 3-week program
- Enthusiasm for learning and teaching about the natural world
- Must be willing to work outdoors, energetic, flexible, motivated and professional
- Current First Aid and Adult/Child CPR required, Water Safety Instructor and/or Wilderness First Responder certification a plus
- A criminal history and background check
- Ability to carry up to 50 pounds on uneven terrain
- A valid driver's license and the ability to meet the requirements for driving a rental vehicle
- Acceptable driving record that meets Institute policies

Responsibilities
- Teach classes, organize students for camping and lead backcountry hikes for up to 20 students. Topics may include carbon cycle, alternative energy, impacts of climate change, ecology, public speaking, teaching skills, camp cooking, weather, canoeing, natural and cultural history.
- Assist Lead Instructors as core educational staff.
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment when leading and supervising students in the field for day front country trips and weeklong overnight trips in the backcountry, particularly with risk management.
- Role-model teamwork and personal development skills.
- Assist in management of inventory and maintenance of program equipment and supplies.
- Assist with additional operational duties as necessary.

Compensation
This is an exempt, full-time, seasonal/temporary position. Salary is $750 - $875 semimonthly; duration of this position is five semimonthly pay periods.

The Cascades Climate Challenge Program Instructor is required to live in Institute housing with shared room and board. Pets and smoking are not allowed in on-site housing or during programs.

Application Deadline
Priority deadline is April 30, 2010, or until filled

Position Start and End Dates
June 15, 2010 through August 24, 2010

To Apply
Please send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to:

North Cascades Institute
Cascades Climate Challenge-Seasonal Instructor
810 State Route 20
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284-1239
Email: nci@ncascades.org
Phone: (360) 854-2599

 

04/07/2010

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