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October 2005
Position announcement:
GBOP seeking Okanogan County Field Coordinator
Wildlife Education Field Coordinator
Half-time position coordinating outreach activities of a
program in the Methow and Okanogan Valleys. Minimum education and experience
include a bachelor’s degree and experience planning and implementing community
programs. Pays $15/hour incl. Must have dependable transportation (0.42c/mile
reimbursed) and must reside in project area. Email resume, letter and references
to chrismorgan@insightwildlife.com
or call (360) 734-6060.
More information about the North Cascades Grizzly Bear
Outreach Project (GBOP): www.bearinfo.org/aboutGBOP.html
More information about the position:
- The Grizzly Bear Outreach Project (GBOP)
promotes an accurate understanding of grizzly bears and their recovery in
the North Cascades Ecosystem through community education and involvement. We
work very closely with community members in a non-advocacy setting - gauging
knowledge and opinions, providing easy access to accurate information about
grizzly bear ecology, safety, behavior, and recovery, and also ways to
prevent conflicts with black and grizzly bears. GBOP began in 2002 and has
received widespread acclaim for it's innovative approach and great potential
for replication in other areas.
- This position will focus on communities in
Methow and Okanogan valleys, where great progress has already been made by
GBOP staff.
- Position includes conducting one-on-one
meetings with the public, arranging and managing a community group,
delivering slide programs, brochure and poster distribution, other
educational events, working closely with community members etc.
- Relevant Bachelor's degree. Experience with
environmental education, and organizing community-based activities
definitely an asset.
- Person must be an innovative self-starter, and
someone who can work diligently without close supervision.
- Person must be self-motivated, and able to
motivate and inspire others to get engaged.
- Wildlife knowledge/experience is preferred.
- Teamwork and flexibility essential.
- Internet access critical.
- Half-time contract. $15 per hour inclusive.
- Hours flexible. Some weekends, some evenings -
depends on audience needs.
- Travel time is included in paid time.
- Mileage is compensated at 0.42c/mile. Need a
dependable car.
- Position begins January 2006. Initial
position 6 months, extension possible pending review and project funding
status.
- Interviews will be held November/December/January 2005.
- We're accepting applications for this position
until December 31st, 2005.
- Ideal part time position for retiree.
- Please email resume, letter of interest and
three professional reference contact details to:
chrismorgan@insightwildlife.com.
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