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Environmental Educator Jobs - Washington, DC - Alice Ferguson Foundation
Alice Ferguson Foundation
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Job Title: Environmental Educator
Location: Washington, DC
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Job Description:
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Position Summary: The BTW educator facilitates day-long, curriculum-based field studies to high schools students in an outdoor setting at national parks in the Washington, D.C. metro region. The position also includes contacting teachers, pre- and post-field study classroom visits, data recording and reporting.
Program Description: Bridging the Watershed (BTW) is an outreach program of the Alice Ferguson Foundation in partnership with the National Capital Region of the National Park Service and area schools. BTW’s mission is to provide personally meaningful educational experiences that connect students to their place in the natural and cultural world. The uniqueness of learning through national parks in the Potomac River watershed inspires lifelong civic responsibility. Click here for more information about Bridging the Watershed.
Position Description
1. Assists in planning and presenting field studies in national parks
2. Provides pre-and/or post-field experiences in school classrooms
3. Attends meetings at schools, parks, etc.
4. Maintains program records (e.g., field study reports, updates)
5. Communicates with BTW partners
6. Provides additional support to BTW program (equipment management, contributions to e-newsletter, teacher and ranger training, other duties as assigned) and to AFF
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
1. Bachelor’s degree in science (i.e., environmental science, biology, natural resources) or education with major in science
2. Experience working in the out-of-doors
3. At least 1 year experience presenting education programs, preferably to high school students
4. Exhibits understanding of inquiry-based science
5. Experience working with adolescents
6. Dynamic presentation skills
7. Excellent communication skills
8. Good computer skills (e.g., PC/Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Excel)
9. GIS proficiency a plus.
10. Good organization and problem-solving skills
11. Reliable, responsible, able to work independently and as part of a team, and able to problem solve creatively
Additional Note
The BTW educator position requires the use of a personal vehicle for commuting to meetings, field studies, etc.
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