Hudsonia Ltd., a nonprofit, non-advocacy, public interest organization
for scientific research and education, is seeking an AmeriCorps member
to assist with our Biodiversity Education program. The program involves
teaching community leaders in techniques for identifying and protecting
biodiversity resources in New York's Hudson Valley. Responsibilities
include developing and preparing educational materials, corresponding
with program participants, coordinating workshops and meetings,
assisting with instruction in classroom and field settings, and
interacting with agency partners and collaborators. Candidate must have
good interpersonal skills and good writing skills, and must have
personal vehicle for travel to work sites in the ten-county region. Some
background in natural history and GIS are preferred. Closing date for
applications: 31 December 2008. Send letter, resume, two writing
samples, and names and contact information for at least three employer
or academic references to: Andrew Meyer, Hudsonia Ltd., PO Box 66, Red
Hook, NY 12571, or email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
