STILLMAN NATURE CENTER is accepting applications for a part-time Assistant Director/Naturalist in South r3Barrington, IL. Stillman is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located on 80 acres of woods, water, and grassland that features school programs and birds of prey.

DUTIES

1) Develop and conduct educational programs and activities. This could include pond study and nature walks at the nature center as well as off-site raptor programs conducted at libraries, schools, and other locations. This also could involve working on printed educational materials such as the Stillman Newsletter and website.

2) Captive raptor care and management. The Nature Center’s educational displays include nine species of permanently injured birds of prey. The naturalist will help in all aspects of working with the raptors. These duties will include everything from daily feeding, cage cleaning and talon trimming to helping with education programs.

3) Maintain trails. This will involve removing branches plus spreading chips and gravel along the trails. Must be prepared to work outdoors in mud, snow, with biting insects, etc.

4) Control some non-native species. Particular attention should be given to species found in our area but not yet established in the nature center (e.g. purple loosestrife).

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires initiative, creativity and a love of the natural world. amiable person who enjoys working with people of all ages.

Applicant must be an enthusiastic and

TRAINING & SUPERVISION

Stillman’s Executive Director, Mark Spreyer, will be responsible for the employee training and supervision. In particular, Mark will guide the employee about the many administrative duties required to run Stillman. The employee will also receive guidance from the nature center’s experienced raptor handlers, landscape volunteers, and environmental educators.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Applicants should have a MS/MA degree in Environmental or Outdoor Education, Field Biology, Natural Resources or related undergraduate or graduate concentrations.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Four years of educating groups of all ages in an outdoor setting. Museum and fundraising experience will also be considered. Raptor experience a must.

COMPENSATION & HOURS

$25/hour or commensurate for an average of 20 hours/week. The hours will include weekends and some evenings. More than 20 hours per week may be required in spring and fall. Fewer than 20 hours in winter and summer months. This position has the potential to develop into a full-time position. No benefits.