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TWO ¾ TIME CONSERVATION EDUCATOR POSITIONS FOR IMMEDIATE HIRE:
The Columbia Gorge Ecology Institute (CGEI) is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit dedicated to
environmental, place-based education in the Columbia River Gorge. Through a series of
programs, we aim to instill a “sense of place” into students through interactive lessons, handson activities, instructive games, and performing meaningful scientific research.
Job duties:
As a conservation educator, your responsibilities will be varied and changing with seasonal
programmatic demands. A sample of duties includes:
• Teaching ecology-based lessons for fifth graders (the SECRETS program)
• Volunteer recruitment and management
• Assist with conservation biology projects for middle school students
• Tabling at various events around the Gorge, which involves engaging kids in activities as
well as speaking with community members about CGEI
• Providing assistance to our various partners as needed, including the US Forest Service,
US Fish and Wildlife and the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, among others
• Creating materials and curriculum as needed as part of our constant effort to improve
our programs
• Be able to work occasional evenings and weekends
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in education, ecology, environmental science, or related field
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Effective communication skills with all ages and diverse audiences
• Ability to work in a group or on your own
• Physical fitness for outdoor work
• Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record and ability to provide
documentation.
• Personal vehicle is required for some outings, with reimbursement provided
• 21 years of age or older, at beginning of service term.
• U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Sense of humor
PO BOX 1104
203 Second Street
Hood River, Oregon 97031
T 541.387.2274Preferred Qualifications:
• Interest in ecology and respect for nature
• Desire to inspire interest in the natural world in others.
• Experience working with children and adults in the classroom or outdoors.
• A natural sciences, environmental or education background.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Other useful skills, knowledge, and experience: office administration, conversational
Spanish, curriculum development, marketing, volunteer supervision, Microsoft
PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Creativity and artistic ability a plus
$9.50/hour
This is a ¾ time position (30 hrs/week) with the possibility of full time hours on a seasonal basis.
Application review and scheduling of interviews will begin immediately. These two positions will
officially start on January 3, 2012.
How to Apply:
• Send cover letter, resume and references to Aaron Morehouse at
aaron@gorgeecology.org. For questions, email Aaron or call 541-387-2274
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