Current employment opportunities:
The Land Stewardship Technician will report to the Senior Resource Manager and will be primarily responsible for aiding in the implementation of an ecologically-sound land management plan. This will involve direct field work removing invasive exotics and native nuisance plants, assisting with prescribed burns, and coordinating with field crews or volunteers to assist with these primary tasks.
This full-time, 40-hrs-per-week position is based out of Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. The Land Stewardship Technician will work collaboratively with the Sanctuary’s Conservation Team (land stewardship and research), in addition to facilities staff and volunteers.
The Education Manager is responsible for all aspects of planning, developing, delivering, and managing all environmental education activities, programs, events, and promotion at Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Tasks include staff recruitment, training, and management; education program, activity and event development/design, coordination, delivery, and oversight; communications and marketing; report writing and review; budget and statistics planning, tracking and management; coordination of educational exhibits and displays; and support of other conservation and education activities at the Sanctuary.
The Education Manager will also lead the implementation of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary’s strategic education objectives and goals, as well as establish and launch new and innovative education program models. The Education Manager must be able to work well under pressure and manage a fast-paced schedule, be a skilled and effective communicator, and be able to effectively develop, plan and lead programs for ages two to adult, including school programs. Most work will take place at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, with occasional visits and meetings in other locations.
Full-Time Seasonal Outdoor Educator
Our full-time seasonal Outdoor Educator will report to the Associate Director of the Blair Visitor Center and lead and support outdoor education and nature interpretation programs on-site for Sanctuary visitors of all ages. This will primarily include delivering summer camp for children ages 6-12, along with other educational programs and events at the Sanctuary. They may also occasionally support our visitor center by working at our admissions desk and performing facility and boardwalk closing duties, as required.
This position is a full-time, seasonal role, up to 40 hours/week from approximately May 23, 2024 – July 31, 2024 and is based on-site at our Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples, Florida. Rustic, shared accommodations are available on-site, as a taxable employment benefit.
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