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The Opportunity. The Camp Lead Educator is a seasonal role with a rate of pay of $14-$15 per hour depending on experience. The typical schedule for the full time Camp Lead Educator is a 40-hour work week, 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday for the season, June 22 – August 28. Additionally, a week of training the week prior, June 15-June 19 is required, as well as position-specific training prior to the all-staff training week, which will be scheduled according to availability in the week of June 8-12.   The Camp Lead Educator is the alternate camp director in the field when the Director is not available and must be comfortable assuming a leadership role among camp staff and taking on the responsibility of supervising camp staff and campers when needed. The lead educator will communicate programming and directions to educators and coordinate activities across the camp, sometimes adapting last minute to changes due to weather or other inconveniences/emergencies. The lead educator will also assist with the administrative needs of the camp director and should be able and willing to do so independently. Sometimes this work will take the lead educator away from camp activities or require them to work outside of the normal camp day. Occasionally the lead educator will be required to act as a camp educator for a camp session, which means directly supervising a group of campers and implementing camp programming. The lead educator is expected to not only contribute collaboratively to the development of camp activities, but oversee and lead the development, scheduling, implementation of camp activities by camp educators. Lastly, the lead educator acts as the health care supervisor for the camp, under the training and support of a local medical doctor. This entails supervising camp staff in first aid, coordinating responses to camper medical needs, and dispensing camper medications, as necessary. Full support and training will be provided for health care supervisor duties.     In This Role You Will: Supervise, support, and drive the weekly activity schedules created and implemented by camp educators.  Supervise camp educators and counselors-in-training as the primary point of contact when the camp director is not available.   Act as the Health Care Supervisor for camp by coordinating and overseeing first aid and camper medications, as necessary. Training will be provided.   Activity/Curriculum design – collaboratively creating and planning a thoughtful schedule of educational and fun activities reflective of the weekly theme.  Daily execution of programs designed to encourage campers to investigate the Crane Estate’s unique identity from the standpoint of place – with a focus on environmental education.  Management of photo and video content.  Active participation in program development and camp evaluation meetings.  Administrative work to assist as needed including paperwork organization, contacting camper families, and preparing for upcoming camp sessions. These tasks may take place during the camp day or outside of it, depending on need and availability.   Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.  Other Information Positions Requirements:                                        Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record  Reliable transportation  Fully available for camp staff training and all 10 weeks of camp (June 15-August 28)  A satisfactory criminal background check (CORI and SORI)  Ability to work outside in variable weather conditions with children  At least 21 years old  Ability to lift 40 pounds.   Certifications: The following certifications are desired, but not required: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate or equivalent American Red Cross CPR Certificate for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate or equivalent   Compensation.  This is a seasonal, non-exempt, hourly paid position, with an optimal start date on June 15. This position is based in Ipswich Massachusetts.  *** Apply online via The Trustees website. About The Trustees  The Trustees is one of Massachusetts’ largest non-profits and the nation’s first conservation and preservation organization. Today, the places we care about are going fast, and the forces undermining them, including climate change, are moving faster. Our passion is to protect and share with everyone the irreplaceable natural and cultural treasures under our care. We are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and more than 60,000 member households.     The Trustees has been featured in the Top 100 Women-Led Organizations in Massachusetts for six consecutive years.     In addition to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trustees aims to create a thriving, inclusive workplace that values each member of its team. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.     The Trustees is a signer of the Boston Women’s Workforce Council and a Member of the Boston College Center for Work and Family.    We kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted. 

Reconnect Earth seeks a motivated, skilled trip leader to help facilitate outdoor educational experiences for college and/or high school-age students in a backcountry setting in Washington’s North Cascades/Puget Sound region this summer. This position includes the following duties: Assist with packing and preparation for two 7-8 day backpacking trips. Work with a co-leader to implement a curriculum focused on environmental and social justice, natural history, and grassroots activism skills while in the field during two 7-8 day trips. The amount of time spent on curriculum work is subject to some adjustment based on applicant’s level of expertise and interests. Assist with camp logistics and backcountry risk management while in the field. Coordinate backcountry-to-frontcountry communications from a frontcountry location during one 7-8 day period. Reconnect Earth is running three backpacking trips in Summer 2020: two eight-day trips for college students in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, and one seven-day trip for high school students in Olympic National Park. As a Trip Leader you will be in the field for two of these sets of dates, assisting with logistics, risk management, and curriculum delivery. You will also help with packing and preparation for one day before each of these two trips. During the third trip, you will facilitate any routine or emergency communications between the group in the field and relevant parties in the outside world (parents, emergency responders, etc.). This can be done from home, though you should not be much more than a three-hour drive from the Park or Forest where the group in the field is headed. However, you must be prepared to head into the field on short notice in an emergency. Exact pay depends on if you are on a 7-day or 8-day trip and how much time the communications role requires. However, it should come to about $3,000-3,500 over the course of our mid-June to early-August season. This includes pay for about 12 hours of training time to take place over a two-day period in June. Meals on the trips are provided. About Reconnect Earth: Reconnect Earth works for a socially and ecologically just future by fostering and growing a network of empowered young leaders to sustain grassroots social movements for years to come. We seek to challenge dominant narratives in environmental education (EE), and to create a new EE paradigm that is inclusive, multicultural, and action-oriented. Summer 2019 was our first season leading backpacking trips for students. Because Reconnect Earth is still a new organization trying to change the way EE is done, the Backcountry Trip Leader will have the rare opportunity to be involved in shaping an organization that is in the process of doing something different and a bit radical. This is an ideal position for an educator with a strong interest in social justice and activism who wants to help change what mainstream environmental education looks like. Required skills and qualifications. The successful candidate will be: Dependable, self-motivated, and well-organized. Have a strong interest in environmental and social justice issues. Enthusiastic about working with college and/or high-school-age students. Comfortable hiking for long periods and spending time outdoors in various types of summer weather. Wilderness First Responder (preferred) or Wilderness First Aid certified; or be able to get certified prior to mid-June (with potential for Reconnect Earth to partially offset the cost of certification). Available to be in the field (backcountry) during two of the following sets of dates: June 27 – July 3 July 11 – July 18 July 26 – Aug 2 Available for backcountry-to-frontcountry communications work on the set of dates above for which you are not in the field. Available for about 12 hours of training over the course of two consecutive days in June; ideally these will be June 20-21, but there is some flexibility. Have a bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental education, environmental studies, social justice education or a related field; OR a proven track record of successful work in one of these fields. Desired skills and qualifications. The following will make your application stronger: Experience teaching teens and/or young adults in formal or informal settings. Experience working on grassroots activist campaigns. Experience working with communities who are traditionally underrepresented in environmental education programs. Experience backpacking and spending multiple nights in the backcountry. A valid drivers license and clean driving record. To apply: Please email a cover letter, resume, and two references via email. Application deadline: We will begin reviewing applications on March 1st, 2020. Applications will continue to be accepted after that date on a rolling basis until position is filled.

At Maritime Gloucester we have 2 internship tracks: Education and Aquatic Animal Husbandry. Internships are designed to be a learning experience for any college student or recent graduate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to gain real-world experience and valuable professional development while exploring a career in public marine education and/or aquatic animal husbandry.   Please read the entire description of both internships to determine which track is best for you at : https://www.maritimegloucester.org/internships ​ COLLEGE AQUARIUM INTERN Our aquarium is home to local species that are brought to us by different branches of our community. Aquarium Interns will work closely with our aquarium manager to gain skills in aquarium equipment and tank maintenance as well as animal husbandry. Aquarium Interns engage with the public, assist visitors with proper animal interactions at our touch tank and assist staff with educational programs. The goal for our aquarium interns is to gain the skills and familiarity with our aquarium systems so that they can operate our aquarium systems without guidance.    COLLEGE EDUCATION INTERN Maritime Gloucester’s historic and active working waterfront site is an amazing resource for the community and visitors.  Working with staff, education interns will gain skills as educators in hands on interpretive design, curriculum development and teaching techniques.  Education interns will assist staff in public programming including field trips and daily drop in programs, with the goal to gain knowledge, skills and confidence for a professional track in education.   Internship time commitment At least 2 full days per week for at least an 8 week period. Extending the internship is a possibility for exceptional candidates.   Desired qualities:  A passion for learning, self-responsibility, ability to take initiative and a desire to grow professionally. Biology, marine biology, environmental education experience or prior field experience preferred but not necessary.  

The Opportunity. The Stewardship Manager (SM) coordinates, oversees and performs property management and stewardship operations for 56 Community Gardens, City Natives and Leatherbee Woods in Boston, and the Governor Hutchinson’s Field and the Pierce Reservation in Milton. This is a leadership position on the team, engaging with our gardeners, volunteers, and neighborhood partners. The SM will supervise one employee, support signature events, coordinate a significant group of volunteer community garden leaders, and manage individual and group volunteers. The SM is also responsible for following The Trustees’ community engagement and stewardship policies, guidelines, and specific property management plans. They will lead the development, execution and oversight of an annual scope and schedule of work in coordination with the Greater Boston Director and statewide specialist teams. The SM works to support each property’s visitor services infrastructure and revenue generating activities, if applicable, to ensure that visitors have an enjoyable, exceptional, and safe experience at Trustees’ properties.   In This Role You Will: Stewardship and Conservation Ensure that the landscapes, buildings, visitor amenities, wayfinding, gardens and outdoor areas are developed and maintained to The Trustees' conservation standards and that the distinctive specialness of each property is preserved. Work within our organizational tools and systems to ensure that stewardship work on properties supports property plans, Trustees’ standards, best practices, and policies Oversee and execute routine grounds, buildings and landscape maintenance and larger landscaping and grounds projects involving staff or contractors Conduct annual baseline standards assessments Track routine maintenance and performance towards conservation targets Visitor Experience   Deliver enjoyable visitor experiences on the properties and ensures visitor safety and wayfinding Provide support for events, programming, and enterprise Act as ambassador for the Trustees with communities, recruiting and training volunteers and partners to promote the stewardship work that we do through presentations and responding to public inquiries and face-to-face interaction on site Support Boston Director in projects, permits and contracts with partner organizations,  and community gardeners Maintain communications with our garden coordinators for infrastructure upgrades, routine maintenance, garden clean ups, dispute resolution and collection of garden dues Supervision and Administration Supervise the use and maintenance of work areas, vehicles, tools and equipment to the highest safety standards and ensure that scheduled preventative maintenance is completed on time Develop annual work plans for employee and conduct annual performance reviews Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation Other Information Education and Experience Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Park Management, Forestry, Ecology, or another natural resource field and/or at least 3 years’ experience in these areas or related fields Minimum 3 years of experience managing staff/volunteers and operations   Skills/Qualifications A strong commitment to the mission of The Trustees Proven leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively manage people. Proven ability to work independently and unsupervised Familiarity and/or experience managing invasive plants Experience managing volunteer programs Must have proven property management skills including basic tool and equipment maintenance; snowblower, rototiller and chainsaw experience preferred. Excellent written, verbal, and in-person communication skills to work across internal reporting structures, stakeholder groups and in multiple mediums Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Candidate must be more than proficient in Excel and in using social media channels Enjoy working with a diverse group of people, have excellent people skills and competency working with committees, volunteers, and speaking to the public Familiar with Boston neighborhoods.   Other Valid driver’s license required for driving Trustees vehicles; must pass satisfactory driver record check DOT Medical Card, and other licenses may be required to perform certain functions of the position A satisfactory criminal background check (CORI) Flexibility to work nights and weekends Candidates fluent in two or more languages highly encouraged   Organizational Relationships/Scope Reports to Greater Boston Director; supervises one full time staff, seasonal staff, and volunteers   Working Conditions Physically hard work; must be able to lift at least 50 lbs., pull and push heavy items, and climb ladders Outside work with exposure to all weather conditions This position is based out of 200 High Street in Boston as the primary office space   Please Note:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.   Compensation and Benefits In addition to competitive pay, The Trustees offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team across New England who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever. In support of our staff and their families, we provide comprehensive top-notch benefits and an array of special perks. Full-time, year-round staff can enjoy: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer premium contributions ranging from 75%-85% Traditional and Roth 401(k) plan with 5% employer match after one year of employment Employer-paid life and disability plans Paid vacation, sick and personal time; thirteen paid holidays; eight early release Fridays Day of Service  to travel to another site to work in a division and location other than your own in a fun group project such as reinforcing beach shorebird fences, planting seedlings or bulbs, organizing archival documents, or making phone calls to thank donors Day of Wonder  to explore the wonders of any of our Trustees properties Complimentary Member-level access and discounts and 50% discount for Trustees summer camps Reciprocity program offering free and discounted admissions and memberships to more than 50 Massachusetts museums and cultural institutions And much more!   About The Trustees The Trustees is one of Massachusetts’ largest non-profits and the nation’s first conservation and preservation organization. Today, the places we care about are going fast, and the forces undermining them, including climate change, are moving faster. Our passion is to protect and share with everyone the irreplaceable natural and cultural treasures under our care. We are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and more than 60,000 member households.   The Trustees has been featured in the Top 100 Women-Led Organizations in Massachusetts for six consecutive years.   In addition to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trustees aims to create a thriving, inclusive workplace that values each member of its team. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.   The Trustees is a signer of the Boston Women’s Workforce Council and a Member of the Boston College Center for Work and Family.   We kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.