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PART TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT: DuPont Environmental Education Center
Provides administrative support to the Manager of the DuPont Environmental Education Center. Performs support functions related to general office operations. Runs errands that support daily operations. Processes program registration and answers inquiries associated with member programs, public groups and memberships. Provides customer service through answering phones and assisting walk-in visitors. Actively introduces visitors to membership and program opportunities.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Associate degree or Business Training Certificate /Diploma
  • Technologically literate with strong computer skills including Microsoft Office & databases
  • Experienced administrative professional; dependable, highly organized with business maturity, discretion, enthusiasm, and positive attitude
  • Excellent office skills, organization, written/oral communication
  • Cheerful presence and people skills
  • Good written/oral communication, and public relations
  • Ability to work in an open office area with many interruptions
  • Self starter with skill in establishing priorities and managing workload
  • Ability to follow directions
To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume, three references and salary requirements to:
Delaware Nature Society
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 700
Hockessin, DE 19707
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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR: Natural Resources Conservation
Administers the Delaware Nature Society's Natural Resources Conservation Department and directly supervises program staff. Leads all conservancy projects including strategic landowner contact, acquisition of conservation easements, and management of field staff responsible for annual easement monitoring. Oversees environmental advocacy efforts including development of the organization's legislative agenda and delivery of public testimony. Manages citizen science programs including Stream Watch, Technical Monitoring, Riparian Habitat Assessment, and Backyard Habitat. Maintains the Delaware Nature Society's relationship with the National Wildlife Federation on all conservation issues. Serves as the liaison to Board Committees and maintains contact with state agency partners.

Qualifications:
Master's degree (preferred) in biology, ecology, natural resource management, political science, land planning or other appropriate fields.
  • Five years experience in natural resource conservation with basic science and natural history knowledge and experience in fieldwork, natural resource protection, environmental advocacy and land trust administration
  • Knowledge of the political process and its application
  • Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and public relations skills
  • Good judgment and quick thinking skills
  • Warm, outgoing personality and ability to negotiate with good rapport
  • Willingness to work in a team environment
  • High dependability
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Basic computer skills
To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume, three references, writing sample, and salary requirements to:
Delaware Nature Society
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 700
Hockessin, DE 19707
 
TEACHER-NATURALISTS - Ashland Nature Center
Part-time paid positions at Ashland Nature Center (Hockessin). Responsible for teaching a variety of environmental and agricultural education programs to school and public groups. Programs offered year round; hours vary seasonally with both weekday and weekend opportunities. Salary ranges from $8-$13/hour based upon experience. Seeking individuals with experience in education, environmental/life sciences or agriculture. To learn more about your area of interest click on the following for contact information: More Info
EOE

 
TEACHER-NATURALISTS - Abbott's Mill Nature Center
Part-time paid positions at Abbott's Mill Nature Center (Milford). Responsible for teaching a variety of environmental education programs to school and public groups. Programs offered year round; hours vary seasonally with both weekday and weekend opportunities. Salary ranges from $8-$13/hour based upon experience. Seeking individuals with experience in education, environmental/life sciences or agriculture.

To apply, send cover letter and resume to:
Abbott's Mill Nature Center
15411 Abbott's Pond Road, Milford, DE 19963
More Info
EOE
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