Eco-Art Educator

Galveston TXEssential Function: Primary duty is to interpret habitats, ecosystems, science, and the environment through the disciplines of science and art. 

 Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain 1st aid and CPR certification and American Canoe Association Kayak Instructor Certification;
  • Interact with persons of all ages in a positive, professional, encouraging, and informative manner;
  • Lift 60 pounds, load and unload a kayak trailer, drive a standard transmission, trailer vehicles and trailers, spend 8 hours outside on a regular basis;
  • Be able to lead kayak trips, service learning events, and other outdoor experiences with 10-15 participants as a solo guide, and trips of up to 27 participants with one other Artist Boat Educator.
  • Be able to design and deliver hands-on art activities for Eco-Art Workshops, Adventures, Residencies, Restoration events and other programs;
  • Be able to assist in installation of large scale public works and restored habitats or nativescaping;
  • Enthusiastically acquire knowledge about native flora, fauna, and ecosystems in order to properly identify species and assist in interpretation of habitats;
  • Represent Artist Boat and the mission of Artist Boat during events and in the community;
  • Be willing and able to drive to destinations throughout the Galveston Bay region to deliver programming, be willing to work weekends, and be willing to fully commit to the mission of Artist Boat;
  • Must pass background check and be fingerprinted to serve the 7,500 youth that Artist Boat works with annually;
  • Have dependable car and cell phone for use to go to workshops and communicate with team and parnters;
  • Be able to take on duties and tasks as assigned and/or further implement processes that improve the work environment.

 

Requirements:  BFA or BS; 1 to 3 years experience in arts, outdoors, informal science education and/or environmental education.  Benefits include short & long-term disability insurance, health insurance, and Simple IRA for all full-time employees.

 

Please send cover letter, resume, copy of transcript (unofficial or official), and three letters from professional references to Jared Weaver, Executive Assistant via snail mail at 2627 Avenue O, Galveston, Texas 77550. Applications accpeted until January 12, 2017. Interviews will be held between January 15 and 21st.  Filling Position for spring and summer programming. Must be able to meet Start Date February 5, 2018 followed by two weeks of mandatory training.  Artist Boat is a small and growing not for profit organization that needs dedicated and contributing employees who are personally committed to the environment and seek growth and leadership opportunities and challenges in order to pursue a life long career in environmental education and conservation. Each applicant will be emailed a notification that his or her full application has been received. Applications not containing all requested documents will not be reviewed

Posted December 18, 2017