Master Teacher Naturalist

Program Description: The mission of Audubon California is to conserve and restore California's natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. By connecting people with nature, Audubon California will be a leader in creating a powerful California voice for the environment, deeply rooted in and broadly drawn from all parts of our population.

Position Description: The Master Teacher Naturalist will work closely with the Center Director in developing; implementing, coordinating, supervising and evaluating all aspects of a dynamic, interactive educational program for all visitors at the Audubon Center at Debs Park. The individual will help build an education program that brings the Center to the forefront of the environmental conservation community as a leading facility for urban nature education, conservation research, and community activism in Los Angeles. This position will also help develop education partnerships with surrounding sectors such as public and private schools, community based organizations, and institutions of higher education.

Essential Functions:

1. Assists with the development, coordination and supervision of all aspects of Audubon Center environmental education, conservation research, and community activism programs.
2. Collaborates with Audubon staff and community education leaders to conduct needs assessments, identify education mission, and develop plans for the Center’s education programs.
3. Works with CD to establish priorities and schedules for short and long term educational goals,.
4. Supervises development of educational materials, signage, exhibits, props, and equipment.
5. Conducts educational programs.
6. Mentors and coordinates other Teacher Naturalists.
7. Develops and supervises the recruitment and training of staff and volunteers.
8. Assists in the location of funding sources, hosting donor visits, writing grants, and reviewing proposals for program development.
9. Serves as liaison to other organizations involved in environmental education, conservation research, and community activism.
10. Participates in Audubon Centers and Education Department network initiatives, workshops, and conferences. Integrates national and state standards as necessary to ensure program consistency within the organization.

Qualifications: (e.g., education, training, experience, licenses and skills)

• Bachelor’s degree, Environmental Education or related field
• Three years of senior level in a related field experience
• Commitment to the Audubon Mission
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Fluent in Spanish as well as English a plus.
  Must have demonstrated knowledge of:
• regional natural and cultural history as well as global conservation issues,
• understanding of local and state political systems and processes
• knowledge and experience in integrating citizen science programming
• basic business knowledge including budgeting, marketing and communications
  Must be proficient in:
• program design and delivery ,and interpretation methodology and techniques
• comprehensive program planning
• techniques for intern and volunteer mentoring and training

Relationships:

Internal: Reports directly to Center Director at Audubon Center at Debs Park, and supervises full and part-time personnel. Assists in the supervision of interns and volunteers.
External: Maintains a friendly and productive working relationship with the general public, visitors, vendors, members, donors, and contractors.

Equipment: (e.g., computer, typewriter, calculator, copy machines, telephone, etc.)
Must be proficient in computers and current software, office equipment, copy machines, telephones, LCD projectors (and other AV equipment), fax, etc., as well as educational equipment such as water monitoring kits, microscopes, etc.

Physical Requirements: (e.g., lifting, reaching, climb, push/pull, etc.)
Must be in good physical condition. Working outdoors with center visitors and students requires some degree of physical activity but mostly normal lifting, reaching, walking on trails and to staging areas, etc.

Salary: $36-39,000/year
Benefits: Medical and 401K

Deadline: October 20, 2005
Start Date: November 10, 2005
Procedure: Please send cover letter and resume to and .

Contact Information: See website at http://www.audubon-ca.org/debs_park.htm

Audubon promotes a diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the National Audubon Society to employ the man or woman best qualified for the job regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (handicap) or marital status.