Education Program Leader, Baltimore Ecosystem Study (BES).
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Full time position with the BES Long Term Ecological Research site for an
ecology educator to help infuse urban ecosystem science into school and
community-based education programs. The educator will:
1) Work with Baltimore schools to create long-term programs
that investigate the local environment and engage students in learning about
the big ideas in urban ecosystem science through inquiry.
2) Provide support in the classroom and field to teachers and
environmental educators implementing inquiry-based investigations in urban
ecosystems, including teachers in the Parks and People Foundation's Kids Grow
Program.
3) Facilitate collaborations with other organizations and
programs to provide professional development opportunities in urban ecosystem
education, and to connect educators to BES science.
4) Participate in and help support other Baltimore Ecosystem
Study outreach and education activities.
Requirements: MS degree in relevant field, 3 years experience teaching and
program development in relevant field. Curriculum and professional development,
organization and writing skills required. Familiarity with Baltimore, urban
ecology or social science research, and GIS skills a plus.
To apply: send a letter of application, resume, and the names and full contact
information (including e-mail addresses) of three professional references to:
Human Resources, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Job Ref. #08017- I, P.O.
Box AB, Millbrook, New York 12545, E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL
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Closing date: April 15, 2008, or when position is filled.
For more information: contact Dr. Alan R. Berkowitz, 845 677-7600 ext. 311,
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
