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Education Coordinator II / Camp Director

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Job Type	Full-time

Job Status	Sourcing

Date Posted	Monday, 26 March 2012

Location	Massachusetts

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Company Information	Blue Hills Trailside Museum , MA Website: http://

Job Description	Blue Hills Trailside Museum Education Coordinator II / Camp Director Location: Milton, MA The Blue Hills Trailside Museum is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic Education Coordinator II to direct our summer camp and teach a variety of programs throughout the year. Trailside Museum is a small natural history museum situated at the base of Great Blue Hill, owned by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and managed by Mass Audubon. It is the gateway to the 7000-acre Blue Hills Reservation. The museum features exhibits using native, non-releasable animals and offers a variety of educational programs. Responsibilities: Manage and oversee our summer day camp and school vacation camps including curriculum planning, hiring and managing camp staff, overseeing camp marketing and registration. Plan, prepare, and deliver natural history/science based programs to a diverse audience that includes pre-school, school-age, and adult participants, including programs using native, non-releasable wildlife. Work with volunteers and staff members on developing temporary exhibits, educational programs, and planning and implementing special events. Provide excellent, comprehensive customer service to museum visitors and program participants. The Education Coordinator II position is a member of the Education Department team and shares responsibility for birthday parties, Scout programs that may include overnights, special events, school programs both on and off-site, museum exhibit tours and activities, public programs, and other tasks as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biological or earth science, environmental studies, nature interpretation, or education or equivalent, and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in environmental education; or Master’s degree in biological or earth science, environmental studies, nature interpretation, or education or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to relate to a diverse range of people and exercise cultural competence and inclusion. Knowledge of local natural history, environmental policies and conservation science issues desirable. Requires 2 years of prior supervisory experience of staff/volunteers. Requires 2 years of prior experience in budget development and management, as well as revenue forecasting and financial recordkeeping. Must meet requirements for camp directors consistent with State and ACA standards. Requires First Aid and CPR certification upon hire. Requires successful completion of a CORI and SORI. Must be able to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Compensation and Benefits: This is a full-time position with a full benefits package. To inquire about this position: Please send cover letter, resume and 3 references to: Norman Smith, Sanctuary Director Blue Hills Trailside Museum 1904 Canton Ave Milton, MA 02186 nsmith@massaudubon.org

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