Winter nATURALIST pOSITION

The Winter Naturalist Internship is designed for those wishing to broaden their experience in the field of interpretation and environmental education. Naturalists work on a rotating schedule which includes: researching, planning and presenting interpretive talks and snowshoe walks, staffing a nature center on Vail Ski Area, preparing and teaching short winter ecology lessons for youth in Vail’s Ski School program, conducting field research within the White River National Forest, teaching lessons for an after school youth program and working on administrative projects and custom programs.

SUMMER 2008 NATURALIST POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Join us for an unforgettable summer of working with people of all ages in the outdoors. Grow as an environmental educator and interpreter, and create an incredible network of contacts for careers within the fields of education, natural resource management and tourism.

As a naturalist, you will receive formal interpretive guide training, and your main duties will be to research, plan and present nature walks, talks and evening programs at each of our partner locations (US Forest Service – White River National Forest; Vail Nature Center; Vail Resorts’ Discovery Center and Sylvan Lake State Park).

Naturalists rotate through a schedule of staffing 3 nature/visitor centers, preparing and teaching natural history lessons to children in local recreation district day camps, conducting outreach at information booths for local events, providing informal education while hiking local trails, and assisting in on-going Science School projects.

Location: Vail/Eagle County, Colorado

Duration:
June 2 – September 6, 2008

QUALIFICATIONS

• Enthusiasm for educating others about the environment and living in the Rockies!
• Coursework toward a BA/BS in science, education, or an environmentally-related field
• Ability to obtain current First Aid and CPR certifications before summer begins
  Interest in working flexible hours (including evenings)

GRNSS seeks positive, self-motivated, organized and creative individuals who can work independently and as a team. GRNSS hires friendly, professional people who will enthusiastically represent GRNSS to the community.

COMPENSATION

• Housing and a $175 per week stipend

HOW TO APPLY

Download an employment application

To be considered for the position applicants should send a completed application, cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 references to:

Gore Range Natural Science School
Attn: Ann Stevenson
P.O. Box 9469
Avon , CO 81620

Fax: 970-827-9730

INQUIRIES
Ann Stevenson, Community Programs Director
(970) 827-9725 x14
anns@gorerange.org

Positions have been filled. Please look again in late winter for Summer 2009 announcement.