Organization Background: Pickering Creek Audubon Center serves thousands of 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.

Read about some of the experiences interns and seasonal educators have had while at Pickering Creek

CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer Coordinator             Seasonal Educators        EcoCamp Counselor

Volunteer Coordinator/Teacher Naturalist

Purpose of the position: The Volunteer Coordinator/Teacher Naturalist will engage citizens of all ages in conservation through restoration projects, education at the Center and ownership of the Center's mission.  The Coordinator will fine tune our existing program and then take it to the next level, increasing both the number of volunteers involved at Pickering as well as the quality of experiences we offer to those volunteers. Growth of the program will be focused around having volunteers participate in educating students who visit Pickering as well as designing and implementing volunteer driven restoration projects.  The Coordinator will also work with volunteers on the many aspects of the Center's day to day operations.

A full job description can be found here.

To apply, send cover letter, resume and references to mscallion @ pickeringcreek.org

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Seasonal Educator (Filled through Spring 2010. Please check back for openings.)
Pickering Creek Audubon Center seeks a Seasonal Educator to help develop and teach environmental school and public programs. 
STIPEND: $11.96 per hour, housing onsite with monthly rent.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Teach hand-on environmental education school programs on site and in local schools, Pre-K through 12th grade

Develop, prepare and teach public programs for families, adults and youth

Animal care of program animals (reptiles)

Work closely with other seasonal educators and full time staff to plan and implement programs

Help with maintenance of buildings and grounds

Opportunity to develop and complete an independent project

Opportunity to develop and prepare materials for new lessons and revisions of EE school programs.

Occasional weekend office duty

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 Counselor
Pickering Creek Audubon Center seeks an EcoCamp Counselor to lead groups of 8-12 campers at nature-themed day camp
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: June-August, 2010
STIPEND: $7.25 per hour plus housing
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Lead groups of 8-12 campers and 1-3 Junior Counselors during 4-5 day camp weeks for 7 weeks. A typical camp day runs 8 AM to 5 PM, with campers here from 9-4

Plan, prepare and lead nature-themed games, activities, songs, and crafts.

Lead canoeing, hiking, campfires, live animal handling, and other outdoor activities.

Serve as a role model naturalist and environmental steward.

Two weeks of training and preparation before camp, and one week after camps end.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience working with children.

College student or graduate 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.

Lifeguard certification preferred (CPR and First Aid certification provided)

To apply, mail a cover letter, resume and three references to:
Kelsey Frey, Teacher Naturalist
Pickering Creek Audubon Center
11450 Audubon Lane
Easton MD  21601-5211
kfrey@pickeringcreek.org
410-822-4903