| Job Opportunities at Connecticut Audubon Society Position Title: Seasonal Educator
Salary: $300-$320 per week (depends on experience) + on-site housing.
Location: Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center, Milford, CT.
Temporary, Full-time 40 hours per week.
Start & End Dates: Aug. 1, 2010 (negotiable) to June 15, 2010 with possible summer employment.
Qualifications:
--Bachelor’s Degree in EE, biology or related field; knowledge of marine biology, coastal ecology and/or ornithology preferred.
--Must be at least 21 years old with current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer; lifeguard with waterfront module and canoeing certifications preferred, or willingness to acquire.
--Minimum 1 year’s experience teaching children; sound teaching ability, enthusiasm and ability to work with children both outdoors and in a classroom setting a must!
--Some experience with program scheduling and volunteer coordination preferred.
--Knowledge of the care of reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates preferred.
--Experience teaching mixed-age general public and family programs preferred.
--Must be able to work independently.
Duties/Job Description:
The focus of this varied position is on teaching, animal care and program promotion.
--Teach, assist and develop education programs predominantly on freshwater, coastal and terrestrial ecology, marine biology and birds, to school and summer camp classes for grades Pre-K to 8.
--Teach and assist with various youth and family education programs, including scouts, after school, summer and EE birthday party programs.
--Assist with various aspects of educational mission and daily operation of Center, including some program scheduling and publicity.
--Maintain collection of animals used in programs. Supervise animal care volunteers.
--Complete individual project to benefit Coastal Center’s programs or exhibit room.
--Live on site. Some assistance with upkeep of building and grounds as needed.
--Work 40-hour week, Tuesdays-Saturdays, with occasional Sundays and evenings.
To Apply: E-mail cover letter, resume and 3 references to fgallo@ctaudubon.org
Closing Date: July 19, 2010 or when filled.
Contact: Frank Gallo, Director, Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center, 1 Milford Point Road, Milford, CT 06460, 860-878-7440 x 501, fgallo@ctaudubon.org. Web: www.ctaudubon.org.
Volunteer Opportunities at Connecticut Audubon Society
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Volunteers in Fairfield Area needed to help compile bird-banding and other data.
Long-time bird banding programs at Connecticut Audubon Society Centers and other bird inventory efforts have led to the accumulation of large amounts of valuable information on the presence of bird species across the state. Some of this information is many decades old and provides invaluable “snapshots in time” that allow us to compare historic bird diversity and density with current numbers, and determine whether species are declining or not.
Our Science and Conservation staff is currently in the process of compiling and analyzing this data, but it is slow-going because most of the information is in notebooks, old banding sheets and other paper formats. To properly analyze the information, we need to have all data in a digital format. If you're interested in learning more about birds in CT, have time available and want to help our conservation efforts, we'd like to hear from you! The work mostly involves entry of paper data into a computer, so basic computer skills are needed; a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is desirable but training will be provided. Depending on your interest and skill level, you may also do data analysis. If you are interested or have questions, please contact CAS Conservation Biologist Twan Leenders at 203-259-6305 ext. 114 or tleenders@ctaudubon.org.
Volunteers in Fairfield Area needed for statewide Membership Office
We always need volunteers to help with our numerous membership mailings, sorting and stuffing envelopes and packaging membership gifts. It’s easy and a relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for adults who want uncomplicated and stress-free volunteer tasks and for high school students who need to gain community service credit. Days and hours to suit your schedule, Mondays to Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact our Membership staff at 203-259-6305 ext. 105 or membership@ctaudubon.org.
Volunteers Needed at our Center at Glastonbury
If you are interested in any of the volunteer opportunities described below, call Center director Cindy Bartholomew, 860-633-8402 ext. 205 or send Cindy an e-mail.
Our Center is fully handicap-accessible.
--Phone & Reception Hosts: We need cheerful, helpful people (you can bring a friend & work in twos!) who enjoy talking to the public on the phone and in person & can be sympathetic to people who have found hurt or orphaned animals. Some office or clerical help is also appreciated. We need volunteers 9 a.m.-noon on Thursdays & Fridays; noon to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays; 3-5 p.m. on Thursdays & Fridays. (If you have allergies to fur or feathers this would not be the place for you.)
--Recordkeeping & Bookkeeping: We need 1 or 2 detail-oriented people with recordkeeping and bookkeeping skills who know Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. We need a total of six volunteer hours per week, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays or 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Volunteers must be bondable; background checks will be conducted. Ours is a nice working atmosphere with up-to-date computers and office equipment. (If you have allergies to fur or feathers this would not be the place for you.)
--Animal Caregiver Supervisor: Do you work well with children & animals, are kind & patient? We need volunteers 18 years & older with some knowledge of reptiles, birds & amphibians & who are not squeamish, to be present & supervise our Youth Volunteers while they care for our animals, plus assist them in locating materials & proper foods. Volunteers are needed 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and, whenever our Youth Volunteers are unable to come, must be willing and able to clean cages and provide food and water to our animals.
--Nature Store Volunteers: Unique & fun opportunity! We're looking for 3 volunteers who can work together to increase our products, sales and inventory of Nature Store items related to birds and their habitats. They will work with the Center's director to locate items that will sell well, determine pricing, devise marketing strategies and maintain inventory. Computer skills are necessary. This group will be starting from scratch to create a profitable Nature Store for our Center.
--On-Line Publicity: We're looking for an Internet-savvy volunteer who enjoys web surfing, can enter data about our Center's upcoming programs and special events on relevant online Calendars of Events and similar websites, and will report back about which events were entered on which websites. This is something that can be done from home with lists e-mailed to our office. A template will be provided. Time needed: minimum 2 hours/week up to as much time as the volunteer chooses.
--Volunteer Animal Caregivers: We need adult volunteers who like animals to come in on Sunday afternoons & Monday afternoons to clean cages, feed & water small mammals, exotic birds, reptiles & amphibians. Prior experience & comfort with animals necessary. Total time is about 2 hours per day.
Volunteers Needed in Pomfret/Northeast Corner Area for Citizen Science Programs
If you like to explore the outdoors with other people who enjoy nature and you value the quality of our environment in northeastern CT, then yu can help us monitor the natural resources of the Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor. As a Citizen Science Volunteer, you can make valuable contributions to conserving birds and other wildlife by participating in our Seasonal Monitoring Projects, which include:
1) StreamWalk (summer); 2) Rapid Bioassessment for Volunteers (fall); 3) training and seasonal monitoring (winter); 4) Keeping Track® Project of Northeast CT; 5) Vernal Pool Assessment (spring).
The training is simple and fun. Read more about these programs or Citizen Science Coordinator Paula Coughlin, 860-928-4948 or paulacoughlin@charter.net.
Volunteers Needed for Center at Fairfield's Nature Store
If you have a little time on your hands and are looking for something that's both fun and very worthwhile, consider volunteering a few hours a week at the CAS Center at Fairfield's Nature Store, which helps fund our year-round conservation and education programs for children, families and adults. Contact Debi Callan, Nature Store Manager, 203-259-6305 ext. 110 or dcallan@ctaudubon.org.
Marketing/Communications Volunteer(s) Needed in Fairfield Area
Desperately seeking one or more volunteers with good basic computer skills and a working knowledge of how to navigate and do research on the Internet. The project is two-fold: 1) Research and compile a list of web sites and e-calendars that will list our special events and Nature Centers' programs for free, and 2) Send these web sites and e-calendars the information they require about our special events and Nature Centers' programs in the manner and format they require and on an ongoing basis. 3) Also need help updating and adding to our media database of 200+ media outlets. 4) Also seeking someone to help research and write basic press releases about upcoming events and distribute them via e-mail to the press.
Volunteer(s) would initially work out of our State office at 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield on a new computer we provide. Once project is up and running, volunteer(s) may choose to use their own computer(s) and work from home. Asking for minimum commitment of 4 hours/week during normal business hours on any weekday except Friday. We have a very limited advertising budget so our ability to market our programs and special events using free web site listings and web calendars is crucial. Contact Mara Neville, 203-259-6305 ext. 103 or mneville@ctaudubon.org.
Photographer and Photo Assistant Needed in Fairfield Area
1) Can you help us organize and catalogue a sizable collection of photos, select and scan the best ones and help create an on-line photo library? We'll reimburse you for miles traveled to and from our office and your home. If you are studying library science or related field, we'll work with your school to arrange course credits.
2) Are you a good photographer, particularly of children and groups of children? We need volunteer photographers to help us take photos of events -- mainly children's programs that take place on weekdays at our Center at Fairfield and Birdcraft Museum. We would use your photos, and credit you, on our web site, in our publications, and for other marketing and media purposes. We would have a schedule of these events available well in advance so you could choose those events that fit your schedule. We have a digital camera available (Kodak) or you could use your own equipment. We'll reimburse you for miles traveled to and from our State Office or Nature Centers and your home, and any film, batteries or other supplies you need. If you are studying photography or related field, we will work with your school to arrange course credits. Contact Mara Neville, 203-259-6305 ext. 103 or mneville@ctaudubon.org.
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