Permanent Positions

CACS Executive Director

Recruitment is CLOSED for an Executive Director.

The Executive Director reports directly to and receives direction from the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies Board of Directors. The Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of non-profit management and in developing and sustaining relationships and networks to support the on-going mission-related work of CACS.

The position is located in Homer, Alaska, a unique small coastal community with a high quality of life and a strong network of organizations and institutions engaged in environmental science and education.

Primary Duties:

• Financial management and fund-raising

• Organizational Outreach

• Report regularly to the Board of Directors and program-related Board committees.

• Staff Leadership

• Provide leadership and oversee a Program Team in the following tasks:

• Development and continuation of sustainable educational program offerings to fulfill the CACS mission.

• Alignment of educational programs with organizational mission, strategic plan, and educational philosophy.

• Ensuring high-quality educational experiences through program evaluation and assessment.

• The recruitment, interview, training, and supervision of seasonal program staff

• Serving as the Principle Investigator (P.I.) for educational projects such as the production of curriculum materials, teacher workshops, or marine debris clean-up and prevention programs.

• Recruit, train, and supervise administrative and support staff.

For a full job description click here.  Submit a cover letter, resume and 3 references to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or mail applications to CACS, 708 Smokey Bay Way, Homer, AK 99603

This position is open until filled.

Seasonal Positions

Recruitment is closed for the 2010 spring and summer seasonal jobs and internships. Recruitment for the 2011 spring and summer seasonal jobs and internships will begin in December of 2010.  The deadlines for receipt of applications is February 1. 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 jobs@akcoastalstudies or snail mail to CACS, PO Box 2225, Homer, AK 99603 to arrive by the deadline. Call (907)235-6667 if you wish to fax your application.

Environmental Educators

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR- April-May. 4 positions. Peterson Bay Field Station across Kachemak Bay from Homer, Alaska, and the NOAA/University of Alaska marine lab facility in Kasitsna Bay. Residential instructor/group leader for Alaska Coastal Ecology Program and Onboard Oceanography field trips and activities for school groups, grades 4-12. Duties include instruction. leading beach and forest hikes, stocking and maintaining salt water aquaria, and performing routine maintenance of 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 in a residential situation with school groups and other staff. $1,300 - $1,500/mo. DOE, housing, and food during residential programs.

Naturalists

NATURALIST - Peterson Bay Field Station. June-August. Leads interpretive hikes and activities for diverse groups and develops and co-leads educational programs for children. Designs and develops educational displays and interpretive programs. Assists 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. $1500/month + on-site housing.

NATURALIST - Wynn Nature Center. June-August. Leads interpretive hikes and activities for diverse groups and develops and co-leads educational programs for children. Designs and develops educational displays and interpretive programs. Assists 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. $1500/month + on-site housing.

NATURALIST - June – September. One position with time split between semi-remote Peterson Bay Field Station across Kachemak Bay from Homer and the Carl Wynn Nature Center near Homer. Leads and develops interpretive hikes and activities for diverse groups and develops and co-leads educational programs for children during summer and fall programs. Assists with training and coaching of interns and volunteers and with routine maintenance of facilities and trails. Requires relevant knowledge base in forest ecology (Wynn Nature Center) and intertidal and marine ecology (Peterson Bay Field Station), experience as an instructor or interpreter. $1500/month + on-site housing.

Interns

NATURALIST INTERN - Wynn Nature Center. June-August. Gains 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. $1200/month + 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:
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (907) 235-6667