• Email Address: lwainer@savesfbay.org
• Mailing Address: 350 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 900, Oakland, CA 94612
• Posting Date: 4/28/2008

Responsibilities:
• Lead one-day Community-based Restoration and Discover The Bay field programs for middle and high school students, corporate and community groups, and the general public
• Lead habitat restoration projects for these groups with a focus on non-native plant removal, native plant propagation and outplantings, shoreline clean-ups, and native oyster and eelgrass monitoring
• Assist with project planning and communication between other field staff and project mangers
• Develop meaningful environmental education activities and hands-on curriculum for field programs
• Ensure rigorous safety standards during programs
• Manage and maintain trucks, safety gear, restoration tools and equipment
• Assist with operation and maintenance of native plant nurseries
• Conduct periodic school-based educational programs, such as classroom visits
• Perform administrative work associated with field programming
• Team teach and work closely with a team of field educators
• Assist with teacher and community workshops throughout the year
• Drive a truck on Bay Area freeways to get to multiple project sites
• Maintain high standards of performance in a professional work environment
• Occasional work in an office setting, conducting research for special projects and using standard software programs
• Monitor tidal marsh restoration projects and collect data
• Job focuses on leading Community-based Restoration projects and minimal canoeing
Qualifications:
Required:
• Must have a college degree in Ecology, Environmental Science/Studies, Biology, Conservation or equivalent experience
• At least one year experience in education programs, preferably with experience in outdoor environmental education programs
• At least one year experience leading habitat restoration projects
• Knowledge of basic Bay ecology, wetland habitats, CA native plants
• Energy and enthusiasm for working with middle and high school students, teachers and adults while managing their safety, and teaching them about the Bay
• Must present evidence of clean motor vehicle record and submit to a criminal background check
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy objects
• Preferred driving record and strong commitment to safety and maintenance of truck, restoration tools, and all other equipment
• Initiative, creativity, and collaborative work style; attention to detail, flexible and easily adaptable to change
• Experience working with diverse student populations and people with differing ability levels
• You must have your own vehicle or unrestricted access to a vehicle
• Willingness to work Saturdays and occasional Sundays
• Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified (If not certified, training courses are offered frequently and partially subsidized by Save The Bay.)
Preferred:
• Knowledge of environmental issues impacting San Francisco Bay
• 2-3 years experience in habitat restoration, native plant nursery operations
• Knowledge of subtidal habitats, plus field experience
• Canoe and kayak experience
• Fluency in Spanish or other languages
Salary and benefits:
• Hourly rate begins at $14.00/hour, with regular opportunity for pay increases
• Guaranteed 3 days per week (2 weekdays, Saturdays)
• Position starting ASAP with contract through summer, opportunity to continue for Fall upon performance appraisal review
• Additional compensation after a full season, and upon completion of a curriculum enhancement or enrichment activity
• Amazing staff and work environment
• Training and professional development opportunities
Position begins immediately and is open until filled. Applications will be considered upon arrival, and interviews will be on a rolling basis. It is a priority to Save The Bay to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. Save The Bay is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply for the Restoration Part-time Field Educator position, please send resume and cover letter to
lwainersavesfbay.org, or:

Save The Bay
Attn: Laura Wainer, Restoration Projects Manager
350 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 900
Oakland, CA 94612