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A Sanctuary of Chesapeake Audubon Society
Employment Opportunities

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

For more information about our Environmental Education Programs, click here
Thank you for your interest in Pickering Creek Audubon Center, and good luck!

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11450 Audubon Lane
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Created by Susanna Scallion Last Updated 10/07
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