Dates of position: July 2010 until December 2010

Job Description
•    Develop environmental education programs to meet established semester goals of environmental education program.
•    Conduct weekly environmental education programs for 4 local schools for elementary age students.
•    Communicate regularly with directors and teachers of local schools
•    Re-establish weekly ecology clubs at SCLC for children attending 5th – 6th grade from local schools.
•    Coordinate school visits and programs for tourists with the SCLC community development coordinator.
•    Support After-School Program Coordinator with environmental curriculum development, including assisting with classes when needed.
•    Conduct a minimum of one environmental based program for the public each month at the center.
•    Manage SCLC compost and recycling programs.
•    Participate in regional environmental education meetings with other conservation organizations.
•    Develop goals and objectives for second semester of environmental education program.
•    Assist with management of SCLC garden space.
•    Provide support and education to staff about local environmental issues and projects.

Job Requirements
•    Fluency in Spanish
•    Knowledge of environmental concepts, especially those related to water, forestry, waste management, biodiversity, agriculture and tropical ecology
•    Experience teaching environmental education
•    Experience working with children and youth
•    Experience with program and curriculum development
•    Experience or interest in working in rural setting
•    Computer skills, GIS a plus
•    Experience conducting presentations
•    Ability to work independently
•    Physically fit (This person is required to bike 30 mins. on average or more one way to get to schools where they will conduct programs)

To apply please download the application, fill it out, and email it to the email address indicated on the application along with your resume.