Open Seasonal Positions

We will be recruiting for the 2012 seasonal positions beginning December 1, 2011.  Information on programs and facilities is available on other pages on this website. Please review them before calling with questions.

All positions require good physical condition and the willingness and ability to work as part of a team. Housing is provided on-site but may be shared with other staff. Alaska or similar experience is preferred.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please specify your prefered position in the email subject line. Call (907)235-6668 if you wish to fax your application.

Environmental Educators

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR- Peterson Bay Field Station. April-May.

Teach forest and intertidal ecology to all ages on the pristine beaches of Kachemak Bay! Lead educator positions available based at the semi-remote Peterson Bay Coastal Science Field Station across Kachemak Bay and at Kasitsna Bay Laboratory across from Homer, Alaska. Residential instructor/group leader needed for Alaska Coastal Ecology and Onboard Oceanography program field trips and activities for school groups, grades 4-12. Duties include instruction, leading beach and forest hikes, assisting with training and coaching of interns and performing routine maintenance at the Field Station facility. Educational programs are well-developed and supported but provide opportunities for creativity and flexibility. Field sites include Kachemak Bay, rocky intertidal areas of outstanding diversity, a coastal forest trail system, and salt and freshwater wetlands. Requires knowledge of basic intertidal, marine, and forest ecology; experience instructing and organizing school groups or children, good physical condition, and ability to live and work in a residential situation with school groups and other staff. Alaska or similar experience and experience with stocking and maintaining salt water aquaria preferred. $1,300-1,500/mo. DOE + housing.

Naturalists

NATURALIST - Peterson Bay Field Station. June-August. Seeking enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and flexible individuals. Naturalists lead interpretive hikes and activities for diverse groups and develop and co-lead educational programs for children. Design and develop educational displays and interpretive programs. Assist with training and coaching of interns and volunteers and with routine maintenance of facilities and trails. Requires relevant knowledge base in forest ecology and in intertidal and marine ecology, and experience as an instructor or interpreter. $1,300-$1,500/month.

NATURALIST - Wynn Nature Center. June-August. Seeking enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and flexible individuals. Naturalists lead interpretive hikes and activities for diverse groups and develop and co-lead educational programs for children. Design and develop educational displays and interpretive programs. Assist with training and coaching of interns and volunteers and with routine maintenance of facilities and trails. Requires relevant knowledge base in botany and forest ecology and experience as an instructor or interpreter. $1,300-$1,500/month.

Interns

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR INTERN- Peterson Bay Field Station. April-May.

Positions available are geared towards college seniors and recent college graduates. A great way to get your foot in the door in Environmental Education! Begin the season by shadowing, training, and helping with programs for the first month and then share the lead on programs in May. Programs based out of Peterson Bay Coastal Science Field Station and the Kasitsna Bay Laboratory across from Homer, AK. Train as a residential instructor/group leader for Alaska Coastal Ecology and Onboard Oceanography program field trips and activities for school groups, grades 4-12. Duties will include instruction, leading beach and forest hikes, and performing routine maintenance of aquaria. Field sites include Kachemak Bay, rocky intertidal areas of outstanding diversity, a coastal forest trail system, and salt and freshwater wetlands. Requires knowledge of basic intertidal, marine, and forest ecology; experience instructing and organizing school groups or children, good physical condition, and ability to live and work in a residential situation with school groups and other staff. Alaska or similar experience and experience with stocking and maintaining salt water aquaria preferred. Two positions available. $1,000/mo +housing.

NATURALIST INTERN - Wynn Nature Center. June-August.

One position. Gain skills and experience to lead Wynn natural history hikes and tours and participate in a research or environmental education project. Energetic, creative individuals needed with academic background in botany and forest ecology with field courses preferred; and some experience with teaching or interpretation. $1000-1200/month BOE + on-site housing.

NATURALIST INTERN - Peterson Bay Field Station. June-August.

One position. Gain skills and experience to lead Peterson Bay natural history hikes and tours and participate in a research or environmental education project. Energetic, creative individuals needed with academic background in forest ecology and intertidal and marine ecosystems with field courses preferred; and some experience with teaching or interpretation. $1000-1200/month BOE + on-site housing.

Volunteering Opportunities

Thanks for your interest in volunteering for CACS. Our volunteers are the heart of our organization. No matter what your interests and abilities are, we need you!

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS:
After 30 hours – a 20% discount on promotional items sold in the office
After 50 hours – 3 vouchers for free Peterson Bay natural history tours (excluding boat transportation). Two days advance notice required.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE IN:

Fundraising * Public Relations * Education * Membership * Volunteer
Facilities Maintenance * Newsletter * Wynn Nature Center

 Contact us for more information:
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