Organization Background:Pickering Creek Audubon Center serves over 16,000 visitors each year. We teach students from nine Maryland counties, and are fully integrated into the Talbot County Public School system. Students have access to classes that run a range from farm and garden through wetland ecology. Hands-on field experiences provide meaningful outdoor experiences that correlate with student's school curriculum. School programs at Pickering Creek build student's relationship with the Chesapeake Bay and foster academic achievement. In addition to our successful school programming, Pickering Creek offers a wide range of activities for individuals and families. Programs encompass the garden, adventure, wellness, and natural history. Both our school and community programs give the public an opportunity to experience the wonder of nature, and gain a better understanding and appreciation for the land.
CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Internships
Pickering Creek Audubon Center offers nine month seasonal educator positions (starting in the fall) for college graduates. DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: Full Time Seasonal, September 9, 2008 - May 29, 2009 POSITION TITLE: Seasonal Educator NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 4 STIPEND: $225.00 per week plus housing JOB DESCRIPTION: Pickering Creek Audubon Center is a 400-acre wildlife sanctuary on the Eastern Shore of Maryland situated next to the tidal Pickering Creek in Talbot County, Maryland. The Center’s property features a variety of habitats including mature hardwood forest, fresh and brackish marsh, meadow, tidal and non-tidal wetlands, over a mile of shoreline on a tidal creek, and cropland. Two hundred and seventy acres are devoted to low impact “best management practice” agriculture. The farmed acreage of Pickering Creek is its link to the significant farming heritage of the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Pickering Creek is free and open to the public 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset. On any day, you can enjoy a wonderful stroll through the woods and along the creek, encounter a variety of wildlife, possibly even a Bald Eagle or an endangered Delmarva Fox Squirrel.
Teach EE school programs on site and in local schools, Pre-K through 12th grade
Develop, prepare and teach public programs for families, adults and youth
Prepare program materials
Animal care of program animals (reptiles and amphibians)
Work closely with other seasonal educators to plan and implement programs
Maintenance of buildings and grounds, plus other miscellaneous tasks
Opportunity to develop and complete an independent project
Occasional weekend office duty required
QUALIFICATIONS:
At least one year of experience working with children and adults in an educational setting
College education with a background in biology, education, environmental education, environmental science or related field
Enjoy working with others and children of all ages in an outdoor setting
Be flexible and self-motivated
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Professional and friendly manner
To apply please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to:
Mandy Smith
Education Coordinator
Pickering Creek Audubon Center
11450 Audubon Lane
Easton, MD 21601 mlsmith@pickeringcreek.org Phone: 410-822-4903
EcoCamp Counselors DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: June-August
JOB DESCRIPTION: The camp
is for students entering second through sixth grade. A typical camp day
runs from 8:00 in the morning until 3:30 in the afternoon. We offer an
optional aftercare service until 5:30. Counselors lead a group of 10-12
campers per week. Weekly field trips and guest speakers enhance the overall
experience for the campers and counselors.
QUALIFICATIONS: SEE ABOVE. Also:
The summer internship is designed for college students who want to gain
experience working in the environmental education field. Lifeguard certification
helpful.To apply, mail a cover letter, resume and
three references to:
Kate Rogers, Teacher Naturalist
Pickering Creek Audubon Center
11450 Audubon Lane
Easton MD 21601-5211
Please fax to 410-822-5041 or email to: krogers@pickeringcreek.org Phone: 410-822-4903
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