 Responsibilities
- Assist with management of the visitor center and 25-acre nature preserve.
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Teach environmental education programs for children.
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Lead interpretive nature walks at Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, and the Maroon Bells in the White River National Forest.
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Conduct bird of prey programs with ACES' resident injured birds of prey including a golden eagle.
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Involvement in special projects including caring for the indoor plants and live animals, upkeep of the
indoor trout stream and rearing troughs, and development and
maintenance of the self-guided trails.
Qualifications
Educational
background in the natural sciences, environmental education, or related
field; interested and enthusiastic about environmental education;
self-motivated with a sincere interest in the environment; experience
working with the public. First Aid & CPR certification.
Dates Of Employment
June 1 - August 31, 2009 (June 1-12 mandatory staff training)
Compensation
$150 per week stipend, plus housing provided.
Tuition-free participation in one or more of ACES' Naturalist Field School courses.
Application Deadline
Download application and send it in by March 1, 2009
Jim Kravitz, Director of Naturalist Programs
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
100 Puppy Smith Street
Aspen, CO 81611
tel: 970.925.5756
fax: 970.925.4819
jkravitz@aspennature.org
www.aspennature.org
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