Environmental Education Assistant — Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory — Scottsbluff, NE

RMBO has outlined conservation and educational activities and actions that will inform and education students, teachers, landowners, and resource professionals about the shortgrass prairie and ponderosa pine ecosystems of western Nebraska. We are looking for a motivated, dynamic education assistant who will bring conservation topics to a variety of audiences.

DUTIES/DESCRIPTION:
-Assisting with implementation of educational programs including classroom presentations for all ages, field trips, and outreach activities
-Dissemination of RMBO’s/NGPC’s conservation messages to publics of all ages
-Assist with development of educational programs and materials, and reports for various projects and grants

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Undergraduate degree in environmental education, environmental science, ornithology, wildlife/ecosystem conservation, or related fields. Preference will be given to an applicant with a sound working knowledge of shortgrass prairie ecosystems and wildlife ecology.
-Public speaking skills and the ability to work with the public of all ages, delivering interpretive programs
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate through multiple media
-Experience and demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office programs
-The ability to multi-task, prioritize and to carry out duties and directives under limited supervision
-A valid Driver’s License and personal transportation; incumbent must be willing to travel to program sites in western NE

Job Type: Full Time temporary
Salary Detail: $13.50/hr
Deadline: 7-30-2010
Organization: Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory
Location: Scottsbluff, NE
Contact Person: Amanda Filipi
Phone: 308-220-0052
E-Mail: amanda.filipi@rmbo.org

Mailing Address: Nebraska Prairie Partners
Attn:Amanda Filipi
P.O. Box 489
Scottsbluff, NE 69361