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JOB OPENING: Year-long Environmental Naturalist/Zoo Educator
Term of Service: October 2008 through August 2009
Do you want to be a part of an exciting, award-winning program and make a real difference in Delaware State Parks? Do you want to share your love of the outdoors or maybe provide costumed historical programs? Are you committed to conserving our precious natural resources? Do you want to meet new people and gain valuable first-hand experience? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then the Delaware State Parks AmeriCorps Program is right for you.
The Brandywine Zoo Education Department is seeking people to lead informal education opportunities on zoo grounds and teach environmental educational programs for our off site Traveling Zoo program. We're looking for individuals with great people skills (especially children!); animal lovers; self-starters; energetic; positive; creative; and have a passion for the environment!
Zoo Naturalists present various live animal presentations that will attract and engage the casual zoo visitors on zoo grounds; man the zoo's Discovery Cart loaded with educational props; assist zoo guests with way finding; lead tours for groups; assist with the zoo's special events; teach environmental programs for our off-site Traveling Zoo programs; and positively represent and promote the Brandywine Zoo and its programs.
Positions at the Brandywine Zoo are available through the Americorps State Park Partners Program, for more information and/or an application, do one of the following:
Visit the Delaware State Parks Website
For more information, contact: glen.stubbolo@state.de.us
Fax application and resume to: 302-739-1959
Or, mail to:
Glen Stubbolo
AmeriCorps
254 Main St.
P.O. Box 312
Little Creek, DE 19961
Salary: Stipend paid through the Americorps Program, see website for more information.
Requirements: Teaching skills, valid driver's license, good physical condition, experience a plus, must be at least 17 years of age.
Duties: Teaching, administration and some marketing of educational programs
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