The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station is now accepting
applications for support staff for two sessions of its three-week high
school summer ecology course, Wildlife Ecology Research. Three eight
week positions (June 20-August 17, 2012) are available. Applicants must
have completed a BA/BS degree, preferably in a science related field.
Staff is responsible for providing student supervision before and after
classes each day, overnight, and on occasional non-academic days.
Additionally, staff is responsible for shopping for food; assisting
students with meal planning and preparation; overseeing the completion
of household duties; and planning evening and non-academic day
activities. Staff will also have the opportunity to act as a teaching
assistant for field based classes. Training and course preparation will
occur June 20-30, 2012 prior to the start of the first session (July 1,
2012). Preference will be given to applicants with a strong interest
and/or experience in field ecology and research, science education,
outdoor trip leading/camp counselor, and cooking and meal planning for
groups of 12.
*Course Description:*
Wildlife Ecology Research is an intensive three week program where
rising juniors and senior high school students learn basic ecological
principles through hands-on research experience. Two sessions will run
summer 2012 each consisting of 9 students who will live and work at the
field station learning ecology and performing small group research
projects. For more information about the program visit the Wildlife
Ecology Research website: www.huyckpreserve.org/wer
<http://www.huyckpreserve.org/wer>
*Responsibilities of staff include: *
Providing supervision for students before and after class each day,
overnight, and on non-academic days
Assisting students in meal preparation and the completion of household
duties
Planning nightly and non-academic day activities
Teaching assistant in the field
*Duration:*
June 20- August 17, 2012
*Salary:* $2,880 plus room and board
*Required Qualifications:*
BA/BS in a science related field
Group supervisory experience
Valid driver's license
*Desirable Additional Qualifications:*
Previous experience as a summer camp counselor
Experience/interest in field biology and research
Experience/interest in science education
Experience cooking and meal planning for groups of 12
Personal vehicle
Experience team building
Organizational skills
Natural history knowledge pertinent to New York/the Northeast
*To apply:* */Applications due Friday, April 20, 2012/*
Assemble into a single PDF or WORD document and email to
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> with "Applicant's
Last Name WER RCTA" in the subject line:
1) A cover letter describing your interest and reason for applying as
well as the skills you will bring to the position.
2) A current CV/resume no more than 2 pages in length.
3) Two letters of reference. These may be submitted with your cover
letter and resume/CV or submitted separately to the above email address.
/The Huyck Preserve is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national
origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability or
veteran's status./
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Dawn O'Neal, PhD
Director of Conservation Education
Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station
P.O. Box 189
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
phone: 518-797-3440
email: [email protected]
http://www.huyckpreserve.org/
http://sites.google.com/site/dawnonealphd/
