Green Jobs

Save The Bay Seasonal Manager

2012-02-03T19:36:52Z

As a member of the Save The Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium’s education team you will be responsible for leading education programming at the Exploration Center in Newport with children ages pre-K-8 as well as leading camps. You will help in the development of educational activities and programs. You will be responsible scheduling the education interns on programming, for providing tours to the public, greeting visitors, selling admissions and merchandise. This position will also provide assistance in the maintenance and cleaning of the aquaria as well as the care and feeding of the animals. This is an excellent opportunity for college students and recent college graduates to get experience working in the field of marine science and environmental education. The position is seasonal, May 21-Sept. 4.

Qualifications: Background in marine and/or environmental science or environmental education; experience working with children; strong interest in environmental education; first aid/CPR certification a plus; BCI check required.

Compensation: $12 an hour.

To apply: E-mail a resume, cover letter and three references by March 30 to bkubis@savebay.org or send to Bridget Kubis Prescott, c/o Bay Camp position, Save The Bay, 100 Save The Bay Drive, Providence, RI 02905.

Save The Bay Summer Camp Counselor

2012-02-03T19:30:36Z

As a seasonal member of Save The Bay’s education team, you will be responsible for helping lead weeklong, day-camp programs along Narragansett Bay shorelines as well as aboard educational vessels. You will help in the development of marine-oriented educational activities, programs, games and crafts for students in grades 3-8. This is an excellent opportunity for college students or recent college graduates to get experience working in of marine science and environmental education. The position is for June through August.

Qualifications: Must be 18 or older; background in marine science, environmental science or education; experience leading children in education activities in the outdoors; first aid/CPR certified a plus; lifeguard certification; strong interest in environmental education.

Compensation: $10 an hour.

SCLT Executive Director

2012-01-25T15:03:19Z

The Providence-based Southside Community Land Trust (SCLT) is conducting a nationwide search for an executive director. The date of employment is expected to be July 15, with full assumption of duties Aug. 1. Founded in 1981, the trust’s comprehensive urban agriculture programs have made many meaningful and lasting impacts on Greater Providence. The organization has grown to serve about 8,500 residents each year with community gardens, youth education programs, workshops, farmland, community events and citywide urban agriculture initiatives. The executive director position is funded with general operating and grant support.

Job description: Responsible for the professional leadership and management of SCLT, working in concert with the board, staff and community of support to achieve SCLT’s annual strategic goals and objectives; provide overall leadership for strategies related to fundraising, organizational development and sustainability, land preservation for growing food, and financial oversight as well as supervision of programmatic implementation the strategic plan. Advanced degree in relevant fields preferred.

Compensation: $65,000 to $80,000.

To apply: Send a one-page cover letter and resume to committee@southsideclt.org. The application deadline is Feb. 24.

Info: Visit southsideclt.org/jobs.

R.I. Tobacco Control Network Director

2012-01-19T18:30:55Z

The Providence-based American Lung Association in Rhode Island is looking for a full-time tobacco control network director who would be responsible for coordinating all network advocacy, fundraising, and legislative, public relations and recruitment activities.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred in government, organizational behavior, public health, social sciences or equivalent; minimum five years of community organization/mobilization experience; strong advocacy, legislative, management, networking and strategic planning skills; must be comfortable working with diverse audiences and communities; strong public speaker; must have driver’s license and car.

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Salary: $45,000 to $50,000.

To apply: Mail or e-mail a cover letter, professional references, writing sample and resume to Tina Ragless, director of health promotion and public policy for the American Lung Association in Rhode Island and chair of the Rhode Island Tobacco Control Network Director Search Committee to American Lung Association in Rhode Island, 260 West Exchange St., Suite 102B, Providence, RI 02903, or via e-mail to bragless@lungne.org.

Research Reserve Summer Positions

2012-01-04T16:55:09Z

The Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is on Prudence Island, and is one of 28 reserves in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. This is a network of protected areas established for long-term research, education and stewardship. The local reserve is recruiting to fill two full-time seasonal positions. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking for hands-on experience in marine science and environmental education. Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Responsibilities: Assist the education coordinator with development and implementation of summer marine science and environmental educational programs; periodically staff the Learning Center and/or Estuary Education Shed; assist with organizing community events and teacher training workshops; obtain lifeguard certification (free training available) and act as a lifeguard for camp programs; assist with land management and/or ecological research.

Qualifications: B.A. or B.S. in marine science, biology, environmental sciences, environmental education or a related course of study; rising junior or senior undergraduates also are encouraged to apply; demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching science-related topics and preferably have marine science and/or teaching experience; public relations and communication skills; knowledge of New England marine environments and wildlife is a plus.

Time requirements: There are two positions available with flexible start and end dates, but both positions will encompass the summer months (June-August) with the possibility of starting in the spring or staying into the fall. Schedule will typically be up to five days a week or 40 hours a week. Willingness to work weekends, holidays and some evenings is a must.

Compensation: $9.75 per hour with low-cost housing available at the reserve on Prudence Island. There are no benefits available.

To apply: Mail or e-mail a resume, a statement of interest — not to exceed two pages — and two letters of recommendation — these may be sent directly by your references — to: Maureen Dewire, Education Coordinator, Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 55 South Reserve Drive, Prudence Island, RI 02872, or to maureen@nbnerr.org. The deadline to apply is Feb. 17.