As a member of the education team the Naturalist – Seasonal will support and lead educational and interpretive programs to reach the mission of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC). As a team member of a small not-for-profit the ideal candidate will show their ability to work with flexibility shifting between duties. Amongst team members all programs and tasks required to complete educational programming are assigned to work collaboratively, exact programs and tasks may vary over the duration on the position to adjusts for strengths and growths. 

As our programs primarily feature Alaskan wildlife, environment, history, and geography we are seeking an applicant with a background and knowledge in these areas, especially pertaining to the dynamic ecosystem of Portage Valley. Preference will be given to applicants who may return for multiple seasons. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To apply please submit a resume (no more than 2 pages), single page cover letter, and three professional references. 

Job Duties

• Interpretation and Education
  • Frontline interpretation through roving, ensuring positive guest interactions and managing guest behaviors and needs.
  • Leading daily and impromptu tours, talks, tabling, and animal encounters
  • Educate during field trips and educational events
  • Represent AWCC at outreach events
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of the education department
• Sanctuary Presentability and Safety
  • Planting, weeding, and harvesting in garden beds
  • Ensure trash does not find its way into animal habitats
  • Help inventory and pull invasive plant species on property
  • Clean interpretive signs and buildings
  • Respond to guest incidents and address behaviors to ensure safety for guests and wildlife
• Animal Care
  • Assist in care of resident wildlife, especially program and encounter species
  • Daily care for ambassador ferrets
  • Other husbandry duties as assigned
• Research
  • Assist with the Alaska Beluga Monitoring Program as an Cook Inlet beluga whale observer
    
    
• Interns
  • Support and coach interns facilitating programming
  • Supervise interns in absence of senior education staff
• Workdays and hours assigned by Director of Education will vary by week; full 40 hours and 5 days per week, maximum 8 hours per day.
• Other duties as assigned