Here at the Environmental Learning Center in Vero Beach we have 2 part time
job openings.



) POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - Part Time Naturalist

Seeking qualified individual to serve as a member of the education staff at
the Environmental Learning Center (ELC). This is a part time, year-round
position, reporting to the Education Coordinator, with hours not to exceed
25 hours/month.

Responsibilities include:

1. Teach 1st, 3rd, and 4th grade curriculum-based environmental education
programs (1 or 2 days a week)
2. Help instruct summer ecology camps for youth
3. Work with volunteer teaching assistants
4. Work as a supportive member of ELC education staff team
5. Some overnight programming

Qualifications
. Bachelor degree in environmental or education field
. One year of relevant teaching experience with youth audiences
. Enthusiasm for natural world and outdoors

Attributes
. Excellent oral and written communication skills
. Ability to work outdoors under physically demanding conditions
. Enjoy working with children


Salary: 12.50 per hour

Resumes and cover letter by August 1, 2005; Electronic submissions
acceptable; No phone calls please.

Submit to: Heather Stapleton, Education Coordinator
Environmental Learning Center
255 Live Oak Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963
E-mail: [log in to unmask]







2) POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - Part Time Aquarist

Seeking qualified individual to serve as a member of the education staff at
the Environmental Learning Center (ELC). This is a part time, year-round
position, reporting to the Education Coordinator, with hours not to exceed
25 hours/month.

Responsibilities include:


1. Clean all Wetlab tanks &filters; and, Entry Pavilion tank, filter
&protein skimmer on a schedule approved by Education Coordinator.
2. Perform water changes on a regularly maintained schedule and make or
obtain sterile salt water.
3. Maintain aquaria equipment (protein skimmer, UV sterilizer, carbon
filters, heating elements).
4. Portion out food for Entry Pavilion and Wet Lab fish.
5. Oversee general fish health; keeping an eye on any sensitive species in
Wet Lab.
6. Meet with Education Coordinator as needed to resolve any aquarium
problems and to discuss supply orders.
7. Work with education staff to make collections as time permits.


Qualifications
. 3 years of relevant aquaria maintenance experience
. Good knowledge of Florida's ecosystems and native aquatic species
. Enthusiasm for natural world and outdoors

Attributes
. Ability to lift heavy objects
. Ability to work outdoors under physically demanding conditions

Salary 12.50 per hour.

Resumes and cover letter by August 1, 2005; Electronic submissions
acceptable; No phone calls please.

Submit to: Heather Stapleton, Education Coordinator
Environmental Learning Center
255 Live Oak Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963
E-mail: [log in to unmask]