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Gore Range Natural Science School: Summer Naturalist

Join us for an unforgettable summer of working with people of all ages in the outdoors. Grow as an environmental educator and interpreter, and create an incredible network of contacts for careers within the fields of education, natural resource management and tourism. 

As a naturalist, you will receive formal interpretive guide training, and your main duties will be to research, plan and present nature walks, talks and evening programs at each of our partner locations (US Forest Service – White River National Forest, Holy Cross District; Vail Nature Center; Vail Resorts and Sylvan Lake State Park). 

Naturalists also rotate through a schedule of staffing 3 nature/visitor centers, preparing and teaching natural history lessons to children in local recreation district day camps, conducting outreach at information booths for local events, providing informal education while hiking local trails, and assisting in on-going Science School projects.

Location:  Vail/Eagle County, Colorado

Duration and Positions Available: 8 total

 2 positions June 4-August 31, 2007

 4 positions June 4 – September 4, 2007

 2 positions June 4-September 15, 2007

Qualifications:

Successful applicants will possess:

• BA/BS in science, education, or an environmental science-related field

• Current Wilderness First Aid and CPR certifications

• Experience guiding or working with a variety of age groups

• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights

• A working knowledge of conservation issues, ecology and natural history of the Rocky Mountains (desired).

G.R.N.S.S. seeks positive, self-motivated, organized and creative individuals who can work independently and as a team.   G.R.N.S.S. hires friendly, professional people who will enthusiastically represent G.R.N.S.S. to the community.

Compensation:

Housing and a $175 per week stipend

To Apply:

Interested individuals are encouraged to go to our website http://www.gorerange.org or to contact our office 970-827-9725 for an application.  To be considered for the position applicants should send a completed application, cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 references by May 5, 2007 to:

Gore Range Natural Science School

Attn:  Ann Stevenson

PO Box 9469

Avon, CO 81620

(970) 827-9725 x14

anns@gorerange.org