Jobs/Volunteer Opportunities

Updated February 1, 2012

Environmental Job Websites

• Missouri Department of Conservation Employment
• Missouri Department of Natural Resources Employment
• EELinked Jobs
• Environmental Careers Organization
• Environmental Career Opportunities
• Outdoor, Environmental and Adventure Education
• Green Job Search
• State Public Interest Research Groups
• Outdoor Ed Job Site
• Environmental Education Jobs
• National Audubon Society Career Center

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2012 Farm Apprenticeship Program with KC Green Growers. Deadline March 10, 2012. Apprentices work or volunteer on area farms, receive training from their host farmers, attend workshops and farm tours, and receive written resources and books. It is a great way to learn about the realities of sustainable market farming. http://www.growinggrowers.com/

MDC Ourdoor Skills Undergraduate Intern, Northeast Regional Office, Kirksville MO. Deadline February 14, 2012. Under the direction of the Outdoor Skills Specialist, the intern works directly with the public by assisting with outdoor skills programs. Gains a better understanding of the wildlife code and convey this information to the public. Responsible for setting up and running a regional tournament for the National Archery in the Schools Program and Discover Nature/ Discover Hunting events. Assists the outdoor skills specialist with coordinating the hunter education program for the region. Performs other duties as assigned. $11.78 per hour. Complete description at https://mdc5.mdc.mo.gov/recruitment/JobDetail.aspx?intPstID=1169

Environmental Educator, SoundWaters, Stamford CT, Posted January 20, 2012. We are looking for a talented Outdoor Educator to join the enthusiastic and creative team at our Coastal Education Center in Stamford, CT. The successful candidate will develop and implement hands-on science education and field-based programs; coordinate program logistics and maintain aquarium and laboratory, working with a team of four other Educators. This position is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. http://eelinked.naaee.net/n/eelink-jobs/posts/SoundWaters-Environmental-Educator-full-time-position

Director, Education Program, Rainforest Alliance New York, NY Posted, January 20, 2012. This Director, Education Program will be responsible for leading all aspects of the Education Program in promoting strong global citizenship among students around the world while teaching science, math, language arts and social studies skills. S/he will lead strategic planning, evaluation, fundraising and staff management while directly implementing work with US school partners. S/he oversees curricular development, management of the Rainforest Alliance Learning Site as well as a growing portfolio of international projects currently in Guatemala, Mexico and Ghana. http://eelinked.naaee.net/n/eelink-jobs/posts/Director-Education-Program--Communications-Marketing-amp-Education-Division

Teach Bike Safety to Elementary School Students in KC (part-time, 18 months) Posted January 19, 2012. The Missouri Foundation for Bicycling and Walking (MFBW) is seeking three to five individuals to teach a bicycle safety-training program to elementaary school students. Employees will report directly to the MFBW BLAST Program Coordinator. Compensation $13/hour, time per instructor not to exceed 150 hours. http://mobikefed.org/2012/01/mobikefed-hiring-kansas-city-region

Assistant Director of Education, World Bird Sanctuary, Valley Park, MO. Posted January 2, 2012. Animal Care: This position is the center of authority for the training, care and husbandry of our resident education animals (raptors/parrots/corvids, reptiles, mammals, arachnids, insects). World Bird Sanctuary’s education department cares for approximately 60 animals and presents 900-1000 on and off site programs per year. Responsible for assisting with the coping and trimming of all birds when needed Responsible for overseeing the behavior and training of all education show animals Education Program Responsibilities: Responsible for presenting education programs to audiences of all ages and sizes (size ranges from 10-600) Responsible for overnight traveling education programs Responsible for assisting new naturalists in learning to speak education programs Management Responsibilities: Responsible for assisting with the management and training of all staff, volunteers and interns Responsible for general office work including answering phones/booking programs, email correspondence etc. Responsible for overseeing the gift shop ie, ordering merchandise, preparing for traveling gift shop opportunities, running monthly retail reports and yearend inventory Responsible for overseeing and coordinating several annual special events, including our bird management workshop Responsible for article writing for Sanctuary newsletter and Blog. See complete description at http://eelinked.naaee.net/n/eelink-jobs/posts/Assistant-Director-of-Education-World-Bird-Sanctuary