Jobs / Volunteer Opportunities
Jobs
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, a leading environmental education provider for the Philadelphia region, seeks a passionate and energetic naturalist/educator to guide the growth and development of the Center’s public programs. This is a full-time salaried position with a benefits package that includes vacation, health, dental, vision and retirement; position reports to the Director of Education.
Manager of Public Programs
The Schuylkill Center is seeking a full-time preschool teacher to engage our Nature Preschool students in meaningful and innovative learning experiences with nature. To apply, please download the complete job description. Closing date: April 17, 2013.
SCEE Preschool Teacher Job Description
The Schuylkill Center seeks a passionate and energetic naturalist/educator to engage school children in meaningful and innovative learning experiences in nature. Educator hours will vary based on scheduled programs. Educators work approximately 10-30 hours per week, depending on availability and programming. See the attached for a complete description. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to crivera@schuylkillcenter.org. Part-Time/Seasonal Environmental Educator
The Schuylkill Center is hiring educators for our 2013 summer camp season.
Summer Nature Ramblers is an environmentally focused program that strives to give children the opportunity to explore and learn about their relationship to the natural world. Week-long, themed programs offer youth and educators a chance for in- depth exploration of a variety nature related topics. We are seeking highly motivated, energetic, creative leaders to plan science-based outdoor lessons and activities for youth between the ages of 4 and 9.
Summer Environmental Educator Job Description
Down on the Farm program is an environmentally focused agriculture program that strives to give children the opportunity to explore and learn about their relationship to the natural world and to celebrate the cycles of nature that produce their food. We are seeking highly motivated, energetic, creative leaders to plan science-based outdoor lessons and activities for youth between the ages of 7 and 9.
Summer Farm Agriculture Educator
Teen Adventure Treks is an environmentally focused program that strives to involve young people in outdoor adventure and environmental stewardship. These week-long programs offer teens the opportunity to participate in activities that will challenge them emotionally and physically as they travel to various locations along the East Coast. We are seeking highly motivated, energetic leaders to plan adventure-based outdoor activities for youth between the ages of 13 and 15.
Adventure Guide 2013
Teen Adventure Camp is an environmentally focused program that strives to involve young people in outdoor adventure and environmental stewardship. These week-long programs offer pre-teens the opportunity to participate in activities that will challenge them both emotionally and physically. We are seeking highly motivated, energetic leaders to plan adventure-based outdoor activities for students between the ages of 10 and 12.
Environmental Educator-Trip Leader 2013
Internships
The Land Restoration Internship positions have been filled for the 2013 Spring and Summer seasons. Please check back next winter for new positions.
Volunteer
Our volunteer staff is vital to the operation of The Schuylkill Center. Whether teaching, restoring trails, or working "behind the scenes," volunteers contribute to furthering the goals of the organizations. There are opportunities during weekdays, in the evenings and on weekends. The amount of time you donate is up to you.
Environmental Education
The Center’s Education Department is in constant need of extra hands to assist with daily projects and programs like our Watershed Education and Stewardship Workshops (conducted off-site), maintaining and organizing teaching materials, caring for bird boxes, assisting with SCEE’s Bird Census’ (January and June), and staffing special events like Halloween Hikes, Festival of Insects, and the Philadelphia County Envirothon. For more information, contact Gail Farmer, 215-482-7300 x129 or gail@schuylkillcenter.org.
Wildlife Rehabilitation
The Schuylkill Center's wildlife clinic is a state and federally licensed facility that treats injured native birds, reptiles and mammals. The clinic is staffed by professional, certified wildlife rehabbers, but relies heavily on a team of dedicated volunteers to help care for over 3,000 wild animals per year. No experience is necessary to volunteer, but volunteers must meet the following criteria:
To become a volunteer you must...
- be at least 18 years old
- be willing to work at least one 4-hour shift per week (The shifts are 8:00 am - noon, noon – 4:00 pm, and 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm daily.)
- have an up-to-date tetanus vaccination
- attend one clinic volunteer orientation
If you’re interested in volunteering, please attend one of our volunteer orientations to find out all about what’s involved and whether volunteering at the clinic is right for you.
Volunteer orientation sessions for Spring 2013 are:
- Wednesday, March 20, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
- Saturday, March 23, 11:00 am – 12 noon
If you have questions about the orientation sessions, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Claire Morgan, at claire@schuylkillcenter.org.
Land Restoration
Get outside and work on the land with the Center's Land Restoration staff! Restoration Volunteer Workdays occur on the third Saturday morning of each month, starting in March. Tasks include care and maintenance of native plants within our restoration sites, removal of invasive species, maintaining deer fence, and trail upkeep. By participating in these activities, you help us preserve the habitat quality of our woodlands, meadows, ponds, and streams.
Remember to dress in layers, wear sturdy boots, and bring bottled water. Water refills and snacks are provided to participants.
To volunteer, contact Joanne Donohue at (215) 482-7300, ext. 144 or joanne@schuylkillcenter.org.
Native Plant Nursery
Attention Gardeners! Our Nursery is always looking for new volunteers to help pot up plants for the Native Plant Sales. Volunteers are needed during the week from March to September. This is a great opportunity to socialize with other native plant enthusiasts! If you are interested in joining the Nursery Group, contact Joanne Donohue at joanne@schuylkillcenter.org.
Development/Administration/Public Relations Office
Help the Development and Administrative Offices with tasks like conducting market research, coordinating and staffing special member and fundraising events, participating on the Membership Committee, performing data entry, and assisting with direct mailings. Do you have graphic design skills? Then our Public Relations Department wants you! Help us create various marketing communications materials. To learn more about any of these opportunities, contact Steven Wasserleben at (215) 482-7300, ext. 125 or steven@schuylkillcenter.org.
Special Events
Volunteers are needed for special events held at The Center. A few of our annual events include the Festival of Insects, Halloween Hikes & Hayrides, and the Native Plant Sale. Typical activities include working with children to make crafts or lead a hike, encouraging people to become a member of The Center, and assisting with the needs of guests. Volunteers work directly with The Center’s staff; snacks and meals are provided during the events. To learn more, contact Claire Morgan, 215-482-7300 x120 or cmorgan@schuylkillcenter.org.
Environmental Art Program
Are you interested in helping The Center present its Environmental Art exhibitions? Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks to help the Art Program thrive. If you are a people-person, you could help with Opening Receptions and our other special events. Or if you're more hands-on, you could work directly with artists to fabricate and install artwork on the trails. We also need help behind the scenes, with organizing, design, printing, and research projects in the Art Program office. For more information, please contact Associate Director, Environmental Arts Program, Jenny Laden at 215-482-7300 x113 or jladen@schuylkillcenter.org
