Education Jobs at Padilla Bay Reserve

There are two temporary positions that we expect to fill each year. One is an AmeriCorps position and the other is a seasonal full-time assistant. The AmeriCorps position is now open. Download a description of the AmeriCorps position and instructions for how to apply. See below for a description of the Seasonal Assistant position (not open at this time).

Seasonal Assistant
This position was filled in March 2008 for four months. This may be available again in 2009. The workweek will be fulltime, Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 5:00. This temporary position is open to applicants 18 years and older.

Wage and benefits:

Pay is between $10 and $12 per hour. There are no benefits available.

Descriptions:

The primary duty of this position will be to assist in the presentation of Padilla Bay Reserve's estuary education program to school and community groups. These presentations are pre-existing and will not require development of new programs.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Note:   Consideration will be given to applicants with abilities, experience and training in: environmental education, marine biology, computers and the Internet, field and laboratory science skills, use of power equipment and Spanish language. College graduates are eligible and encouraged to apply.

To apply:

Don't send an application or resume now. If you want to be notified when we are accepting applications, please send your name, phone number and email address to Glen Alexander (below).

When applications are bing accepted, applicants will be asked to submit 1) cover letter indicating your interests and why this is the right job for you; 2) resume indicating contact information, academic background, and work experience; and 3) contact information for three references. An on-site interview is preferred but a telephone interview is okay. Applications will not be accepted now.

With questions or to get on the contact list to be notified when this position is open, contact:

Glen Alexander
Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
10441 Bay View - Edison Rd.
Mount Vernon, WA   98273

alex@padillabay.gov
voice: (360) 428-1070
FAX: (360) 428-1491