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Organization: Fern Hollow Nature Center

Position Title: Volunteer Coordinator/Nature Program Aide

Position Location: Sewickley, PA

Job Type: Part-time

Description: 

The Nature Guides are part of the Fern Hollow Nature Center located in Sewickley, PA.  For over 30 years the Guides have conducted “hands-on” Nature Programs for public and private elementary school students in the Quaker Valley School District.  From introducing 1st graders to “Spring Surprises” to tapping maple trees, the Nature Guides have helped children become more familiar with the natural history, flora and fauna of our community.

General Responsibilities: Coordinates all aspects of the volunteer program and provide administrative assistance for the Nature Guides Program.

Initial Tasks include the following:

• With input from the Naturalist, local teachers and the lead Nature Guides, consolidate and reorganize existing Nature Guide Programs.  Some programs may be dropped and the content of other programs may be revised and/or expanded.
• Formalize contents of each program to be used for training volunteer guides.
• Produce a program guide/brochure to be used for marketing the programs.
• Organize and consolidate all materials (props, equipment, etc) used in Nature Guides Programs.

 

Ongoing Essential Tasks include the following; other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinate various aspects of the Volunteer Program including recruiting, training, and scheduling volunteers
• Schedule and organize walks with teachers from Edgeworth, Osborne, Sewickley Academy, St. James and Montessori in the Quaker Valley community
• Schedule, organize and oversee volunteers for specific tasks such as: school programs and special events
• Organize and maintain records associated with the Nature Guides Program including updating and maintaining database
• Maintain Fern Hollow Nature Center Volunteer Training Manual
• Maintain all materials for Nature Guides Programs
• Assist Naturalists with program needs
• Promote Nature Guides and programs in an enthusiastic and positive manner

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, general education diploma (GED) or higher.
• Computer experience working with databases
• Good communication skills
• Interest in nature and the environment desired.

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Application Instructions: 

Special Requirement:  Criminal background check prior to employment

To apply, send letter of inquiry and resume to:

Fern Hollow Nature Center

Attention:  Employment Opportunity

PO Box 8

Sewickley PA 15143

Email: fhncnaturalist@verizon.net

 

Contact Information:

Fern Hollow Nature Center

PO Box 8

Sewickley PA 15143

Phone: 412-741-7536

Email: fhncnaturalist@verizon.net

 

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