Organization Background: Pickering Creek Audubon Center serves over 16,000 visitors each year. We teach students from nine Maryland counties, and are fully integrated into the Talbot County Public School system. Students have access to classes that run a range from farm and garden through wetland ecology.  Hands-on field experiences provide meaningful outdoor experiences that correlate with student's school curriculum. School programs at Pickering Creek build student's relationship with the Chesapeake Bay and foster academic achievement. In addition to our successful school programming, Pickering Creek offers a wide range of activities for individuals and families. Programs encompass the garden, adventure, wellness, and natural history. Both our school and community programs give the public an opportunity to experience the wonder of nature, and gain a better understanding and appreciation for the land.

CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Office Manager             Public and Community Relations Seasonal               Seasonal Educators

Office Manager
A full job description can be found here.
To apply, send cover letter, resume and references to aah@audubon.org.

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Public and Community Relations Seasonal

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION: Pickering Creek Audubon Center seeks a Public and Community Relations Seasonal to assist in promoting our programs and site within the community.  Located on a tidal tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, the Center's 400 acres are a microcosm of Maryland's Eastern Shore providing an outdoor classroom visited by over 16,000 students and adults each year. We seek a person with strong educational skills and a desire to work on a variety of different projects. Individual will work with the center staff to promote Pickering Creek as a model “Audubon Center” in the context of National Audubon’s goal to establish 1000 community-oriented centers across the nation by 2020.
STIPEND: $6.55 per hour plus housing
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Write and submit press releases, articles and calendar items

Assist with Pickering’s newsletter production

Develop and design brochures, flyers, booth display and other promotional items

Promote public programming

Attend and set-up booth at community events, such as Bay Day Festival, school science nights, etc.

Develop, prepare and teach outreach programs within the community

Maintain relationships with media

Develop partnerships with community organizations

Teach EE school programs on site and in local schools, Pre-K through 12th grade

Opportunity to develop and complete an independent project

Tuesday through Saturday work schedule with weekend office duty

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in marketing, social sciences, English, environmental sciences, etc.

Experience, skill and comfort in writing, public speaking and design

Attention to detail

Be flexible and self-motivated

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Professional and friendly manner

Interest in and/or experience working with children and adults in an outdoor educational setting

Environmental science or naturalist background preferred

Photography background and knowledge of cameras preferred

To apply please send cover letter, resume, writing sample and 3 references to:
Mandy Smith
Education Coordinator
Pickering Creek Audubon Center
11450 Audubon Lane
Easton, MD 21601
mlsmith@pickeringcreek.org
Phone: 410-822-4903

Seasonal Educators (Filled through Spring 2010. Please check back for openings.)
Pickering Creek Audubon Center seeks a Seasonal Educator to help develop and teach environmental school and public programs. 
STIPEND: $6.55 per hour plus housing
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Teach hand-on environmental education school programs on site and in local schools, Pre-K through 12th grade

Develop, prepare and teach public programs for families, adults and youth

Animal care of program animals (reptiles)

Work closely with other seasonal educators and full time staff to plan and implement programs

Help with maintenance of buildings and grounds

Opportunity to develop and complete an independent project

Opportunity to develop and prepare materials for new lessons and revisions of EE school programs.

Occasional weekend office duty

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least one year of experience working with children and adults in an educational setting

College education with a background in biology, education, environmental education, environmental science or related field

Enjoy working with others and children of all ages in an outdoor setting

Be flexible and self-motivated

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Professional and friendly manner

To apply please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to:
Mandy Smith
Education Coordinator
Pickering Creek Audubon Center
11450 Audubon Lane
Easton, MD 21601
mlsmith@pickeringcreek.org
Phone: 410-822-4903


EcoCamp Counselors
Pickering Creek Audubon Center seeks EcoCamp Counselors to lead groups of 8-12 campers at nature-themed day camp
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: June-August, 2009
STIPEND: $6.55 per hour plus housing
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Lead groups of 8-12 campers and 1-3 Junior Counselors during 4-5 day camp weeks for 7 weeks. A typical camp day runs 8 AM to 5 PM, with campers here from 9-4

Plan, prepare and lead nature-themed games, activities, songs, and crafts.

Lead canoeing, hiking, campfires, live animal handling, and other outdoor activities.

Serve as a role model naturalist and environmental steward.

Two weeks of training and preparation before camp, and one week after camps end.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience working with children.

College student or graduate with a background in biology, education, environmental education, environmental science or related field.

Enjoy working with others and children of all ages in an outdoor setting.

Be flexible and self-motivated.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Professional and friendly manner.

Lifeguard certification preferred (CPR and First Aid certification provided)

To apply, mail a cover letter, resume and three references to:
Kelsey Frey, Teacher Naturalist
Pickering Creek Audubon Center
11450 Audubon Lane
Easton MD  21601-5211
kfrey@pickeringcreek.org
410-822-4903