Acorn Soupe

 
Watershed Science Program Naturalist

Program Description: The purpose of the Watershed Science Program is to build on classroom curriculum, in a field setting, with a focus on
watershed education.  We will study what a watershed is, what affects it, and what critters live in the watershed, including the salmon, and
steelhead populations, what they eat, and what affects their life in our local watersheds. 

Job Description: Naturalists will conduct a three day program focused on watersheds, at three different field sites.  Two teams of 5
naturalists will be responsible for facilitating the Acorn Soupe WSP curriculum, both in a large group and in small trail groups.  Training will be
provided covering site logistics, watershed-science curriculum, group management techniques and natural history related to the theme.

 Naturalists must be able to commit to the 3 day training, April 16-18th, and 3 day program, May 23-25th.

Requirements:

• Experience working with 5th-8th grade students
• Some science back-ground, or at least you like science
• Natural History knowledge of the Bay Area
• Ability to work in a team
• Current first aid, and CPR
• Transportation to all three sites
• Clean record from fingerprint live scan with California Dept of Justice and FBI
• Ability to establish positive and professional rapport with students, teachers, parents and staff
• Flexibility and a sense of humor is a necessity

Job Duration: Seasonal, Spring
Job Status: Temporary
Salary: $13-15/hr
Benefits: None
Deadline for Application: March 19. 2007
Start Date / Job Period: March 6, 2007-April 1, 2007
Application Procedure: email resume and cover letter

Contact: Gina Miller, Program Manager
Address: 1303 Jefferson Street, Suite 200A
Napa, CA 94559
Phone(s): (707) 254-7284
Fax: (707) 254-7377
e-mail: gina@acornsoupe.org
Website: www.acornsoupe.org