Title: |
YCC Lead |
Supervisory: |
Yes (volunteers) |
Department: |
Education |
Pay Grade: |
Hourly |
Reports to: |
Education Director |
Created Date: |
January 12th, 2018 |
Classification: |
Full time, temporary |
Application Due: |
April 15th, 2018 |
Other requirements: |
Applicants must have been a resident of NM for 6 months Applicants must be 25 yrs old or younger for the course of the project |
Include: |
Resume Cover letter Three references |
Submit Application to: |
Mollie Parsons mollie@santafebotanicalgarden.org Santa Fe Botanical Garden 725 Camino Lejo, Suite E Santa Fe, NM 87505 |
Purpose of Position
Plan, implement, and oversee Master Naturalist Curriculum creation. Supervise YCC crew members. Restore habitat and create and maintain trails for the Santa Fe Botanical Garden
Core Competencies
Leadership
Organizational skills
Problem solving
Interest and/or knowledge of natural resource management
Self-motivated
Clean drivers record and current drivers license
Access to a reliable vehicle
21-25 years old
6 month resident of NM
Applicants must be unemployed as of one pay period before the start date
BA or equivalent experience in the field
Computer literate, including Word and PowerPoint
Desire to learn
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Collaborative Team Player
Clear Communication, Written, Verbal, and Phone
Flexibility in work environment
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Master Naturalist Responsibilities:
Report to SFBG Education Director
Supervise other YCC members
Set a realistic timeline and deliverables for YCC Crew
Business planning and sustainability plan, including helping to apply for funding through grants
Implement successful Master Naturalist program
Meet with other New Mexico Master Naturalist chapters
Work with the advisory board to outline project needs and report progress to the advisory committee
Meet with stakeholders (individuals, businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, and governmental agencies) to better understand the needs of natural resource management in NM
Complete MN goals, timeline, program evaluation, and curricula as final documents
Explore other audiences for the finalized curriculum, including high school or college students
Confirm and schedule locations, speakers, and field studies for MN Training
Build and maintain a website
Santa Fe Botanical Garden Responsibilities:
Meet with staff to develop a work plan for the project, including the scope and sequence of tasks at the Wetland Preserve and public garden
Collaborate with the staff to develop a list of plants to target for removal
Maintain trails through mulching, removal of plants encroaching on trails, and other methods
Remove invasive species, working with the Adopt an Invasive program
Research and identify native plants to replace invasive species
Build benches with wood harvested from invasive tree species
Collaborate with the Institute for Applied Ecology, a partner helping with restoration of Monarch and pollinator habitat on SFBG property, to restore an area dedicated to promotion of milkweed and nectar plants for pollinator habitat
Attend classes and outings offered by SFBG and partners
Identify other areas of interest with the team members and, with the help of the Education Director, find ways to learn about these themes through classes, readings, or other resources
Work with SFBG Education Director to create a presentation for the public, celebrating work accomplished over the course of the project
Learn to build and maintain a website
Document restoration and improvement progress through a website
Other Requirements:
Some weekend and occasional evening hours required, necessitating a flexible schedule.
Strong communication skills, both writing and oral.
Collaborative and flexible personality.
Physical Requirements Regularly |
Frequently |
Occasionally |
Sitting |
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Standing |
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Walking |
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Climbing/Balancing |
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Reaching – with Arms and Hands |
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Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling |
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Talking |
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Hearing |
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Feeling/Touching |
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