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SHANGRI LA BOTANICAL GARDENS AND NATURE CENTER is a non-profit program of The Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. We are a Platinum LEED-NC Certified facility with award-winning education programs! Having opened our doors to the public in March 2008, there are many opportunities to refine and improve our programs for school groups and the general public. During your tenure here, you will teach programs to school groups and the general public in our organic garden or in the 200+ acres of bayou, cypress-tupelo swamp, upland forest, or meadows. This is a demanding position that requires initiative, self-direction, organizational skills, a positive attitude and a great sense of humor. For more information about our organization, check our website at www.shangrilagardens.org.
REQUIREMENTS:
Undergraduate degree in environmental education, environmental science, or similar degree. Certification in First Aid and CPR valid through May 31, 2014Working knowledge of MS office programs on a PC (not a Mac)Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills. Criminal background check and drug screening required before employment.
SCHEDULE:
Must be able to commit to the entire time period: June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014Work week is Tuesday through Saturday, with additional work on evenings and Mondays
DUTIES:
Teach educational field trip programs for pre-K through 8th grade students. Plan, develop and offer educational/interpretive programs to the general public. Lead interpretive boat tours for the general public. Project Management on one or more of the following projects: planning and implementation of annual community events such as Community Trash-Off, Eco-Fest, and Autumn Fair AND MUCH MORE!
BENEFITS
Some relocation expenses reimbursed. Reimbursement for local travel. Lots of experience in presenting educational and interpretive programs to school groups and the general public. Training and hands-on experience in operation of triple pontoon boats. Experience in project management
Send cover letter, resume, and three references. We also require one letter of character and integrity from someone who has known you for at least two years and who can speak to your qualifications for this job. E-mail preferred.
Job type: full-time temporary, duration 6/1/13 – 5/31/14
Salary Detail: $20,000 – $25,000
Deadline: March 1, 2013
Organization: Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
Contact person: Kathleen Hardey, Human Resources
Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation
601 Green Avenue
Orange, TX 77630
Phone: 409-883-3513 ext. 2022
E-mail: hr@starkfoundation.org