Wildlife Education Internships (2) – Shoreline Education For Awareness – Bandon & Newport, OR
Position Title: Wildlife Education Specialist (1 Position)
Project Sponsor: Shoreline Education for Awareness, Inc. (www.sea-edu.org) and the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service’s Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Project Location: Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex, South Coast Refuge Office,
83673 North Bank Lane, Bandon, OR 97411
Term of Service: February 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012
Position Summary: The Specialist will intern for Shoreline Education for Awareness and the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Specifically, the specialist will assist in implementing
environmental education programs for school aged children on the function of marine and coastal
estuarine ecosystems with particular emphasis on the wildlife of these ecosystems. The direct
service project will be to bring increased understanding and awareness of coastal wildlife
conservation to schools through both classroom and field based environmental education
programs.
General Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to):
• Foster an appreciation, understanding and responsibility for coastal wildlife and habitat
among local communities.
• Assist in organizing and teaching monthly in-class lessons to 4th- 6th grade classrooms
participating in the Shorebird Sister Schools Program.
• Assist Free Flight Bird Rehabilitation Center in scheduling and recruiting local schools to
participate in programs focusing on bird biology and ecology using live birds of prey. Assist in
the development of educational programs using live non-releasable raptors.
• Assist with general office duties directly related to outreach and education.
• Assist Shoreline Education for Awareness with the development of environmental education
and interpretation programs using multimedia systems.
Position Requirements:
• U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
• Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, in the field of natural resources.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
• A cooperative manner and the ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and extensive
overnight travel.
• Withstand adverse weather conditions including incessant rain and biting wind.
• Experience with and a desire to work with children in both a classroom setting and outdoors.
• Familiarity with marine and estuarine ecosystems.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
Member Benefits Include:
• A taxable, monthly living allowance of $1,000.
• Upon successful completion of the term of service, you will receive an end of service award of
$1,000.
• Professional development, trainings and networking opportunities.
• Free housing at Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge including utilities. Sorry no pets
allowed.
Transportation Information:
• Government vehicle is available for service activities.
How to Apply:
Send a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to Dawn Grafe at the
email address below by October 15, 2011.
Questions about the position?
Dawn Grafe
Visitor Services Manager
Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex
541-867-4550
Position Description
Shoreline Education For Awareness Intern
Position Title: Wildlife Education Coordinator (1 Position)
Project Sponsor: Shoreline Education for Awareness, Inc. (www.sea-edu.org) and the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service’s Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Project Location: Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex, 2127 SE Marine Science
Drive, Newport OR 97365
Term of Service: January 3, 2012 through August 31, 2012
Position Summary: The Coordinator will intern for Shoreline Education for Awareness and the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Specifically, the Coordinator is responsible for organizing,
coordinating and implementing outreach and environmental education programs for school aged
children and the general public on the function of marine and coastal estuarine ecosystems with
particular emphasis on the wildlife of these ecosystems. The direct service project will be to bring
increased understanding and awareness of coastal wildlife conservation to schools, visitors, and
residents through both classroom and field based environmental education programs, slide
shows, festivals, and special events.
General Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to):
• Assist refuge friends groups with the development of environmental education programs.
• Assist refuge friends groups with the development of outreach materials.
• Foster an appreciation, understanding and responsibility for coastal wildlife and habitat
among local communities.
• Take the lead in organizing and coordinating monthly in-class lessons to 4th-6th grade
classrooms participating in the Shorebird Sister Schools Program including leading field trips.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of refuge outreach programs and special events
for all ages that focus on wildlife conservation and the effects of global climate change on
estuaries.
• Serve as a rocky shore and seabird interpreter at popular state park and refuge viewing decks
along the coast that overlook seabird and marine mammal rookeries.
• Organize, advertise and lead water-based canoe and kayak interpretive tours through Siletz
Bay and Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuges.
• Assist with general office duties directly related to outreach and education.
Position Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, in the field of natural resources.
• U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to drive a truck with a boat trailer attached.
Preferred Qualifications:
• A cooperative manner and the ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends, evenings, and extensive
overnight travel.
• Withstand adverse weather conditions including incessant rain and biting wind.
• Experience with and a desire to work with children in both a classroom setting and outdoors.
• Familiarity with marine and estuarine ecosystems.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
Member Benefits Include:
• A taxable, monthly living allowance of $1,000.
• Upon successful completion of the term of service, you will receive an end of service award of
$2,000.
• Professional development, trainings and networking opportunities.
• Free housing at Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge including utilities. Sorry no pets allowed.
Transportation Information:
• Government vehicle is available for service activities.
How to Apply:
Send a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to Dawn Grafe at the
email address below by October 15, 2011.
Questions about the position?
Dawn Grafe
Visitor Services Manager
Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex
2127 SE Marine Science Drive
Newport OR 97365
541-867-4550