The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook NY seeks an Ecology Educator to develop innovative programs and materials for K-12 students and teachers, and to lead our Summer Ecology Camps. The full job announcement follows, or go to:
https://recruit.zoho.com/ats/Portal.na?iframe=true&digest=a9XnAjJRx.R3F9Il7GRL0tCia7.uyfT47.TEGHzAKaE-&m=vj&id=249848000000482001&wid=249848000000056009&embedsource=Embed *Job Title: Program Specialist in Ecology Education* *Duration *Full time (slightly reduced time Sept-May as possibility). Start date on or after 8/17/2015 and initial appointment is for one year. Continuation contingent upon performance and availability of funds. *Duties* Develop ecology education programs and materials for students and teachers at the Cary Institute and area schools. • Help promote, develop curriculum and materials for, and teach ecology programs for school groups at the Cary Institute and at local schools. • Plan, oversee and teach in the Summer Ecology Camp. • Hire and supervise educators for the Ecology Camp and other education programs. • Support and help run the Hudson Data Jam. • Help explore new program areas in conjunction with the Institute-wide strategic planning process now underway. • Contribute to research about ecology teaching and learning, helping collect and analyze data and write papers based on this work. • Manage budgets and help write grant proposals for education programs under the Program Specialist’s oversight. *Qualifications* • Course background (Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred) in ecology or related field. • Ecology teaching experience with school children and/or the public. • Understanding of NYS curriculum requirements and standards. • Experience assessing student learning and/or program evaluation a plus. • Ability to communicate with a wide range of the public. • Excellent writing and organizational skills. • Must be able to work periodic weekends (approx. one weekend day per month) and occasional evenings. The final candidate will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-employment screening and background check successfully. *Reports to *Dr. Alan R. Berkowitz, Head of Education *Posted On* 07/17/2015 *Closing Date *07/31/2015, or when position is filled. *Starting Date* On or after 08/17/2015 *Location* Millbrook, NY *To Apply* Visit our website at www.caryinstitute/who we are/jobs and complete our online job application. Please attach one document which includes a cover letter, resume and the names and full contact information (including e-mail address) for three professional references. Include job code 15021-I in your correspondence. Please contact Alan Berkowitz at [email protected] or 845-677-7600 ext. 311 with any questions regarding the position. The Cary Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. ******************************* Alan R. Berkowitz, Ph.D. Head of Education Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies 2801 Sharon Turnpike PO Box AB Millbrook, NY 12545 Phone: (845) 677-7600 ext. 311 Fax: (845) 677-5976 Email: [email protected] Web: www.caryinstitute.org *******************************
