Fulltime position: PRI -- CNC Collaborations Coordinator at the
Paleontological Research Institution in Ithaca, NY
Description: The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) seeks an
individual to develop, coordinate, and implement educational programming
for PRI's Museum of the Earth and the Cayuga Nature Center (CNC). This
position will capitalize on the complementary strengths of these two
organizations, both located in Ithaca, NY, to offer high-quality natural
history programming to central New York audiences. This programming will
focus especially on Earth system history and processes, including the
evolution of landscapes and ecosystems.
The overall responsibility of this position is to create collaborations
between PRI and CNC and to foster a dynamic, interactive learning
environment within the Museum and the Cayuga Nature Center that maintains
both high standards of educational quality and high visitorship. Main job
responsibilities include expanding summer and school vacation day-camp
programs of both CNC and PRI, creating collaborations for teacher
professional-development programs, public and school group outreach
programs, creating a "field guide" to the CNC property, and developing
other areas for collaboration between these two organizations.
The PRI-CNC Collaborations Coordinator works during peak visitation of
public facilities of CNC and PRI (regular schedule of Tuesday-Saturday) and
on some holidays and special events. This position reports to the Director
of Public Programs and works closely with staff and volunteers at both the
Museum of the Earth and the Cayuga Nature Center.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree required. Advanced degree in an area of
natural sciences, museum studies, outdoor interpretation, or related field
preferred. Minimum of 2 years experience in museum education or similar
informal education venue preferred. The ideal candidate has broad interests
in Earth systems and the evolution of Earth and life, a passion for
informal education, excellent written and oral communication skills, and
experience working with diverse audiences. Candidate should be a dynamic
instructor, with excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable with
hands-on, inquiry-based education. Candidates should have reliable
transportation (travel reimbursed) for commuting between sites and to
outreach programs.
Position begins May 2008.
Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter describing interest in
and qualifications for the position, a resume/CV, and a list of three
references (including address, phone number, and e-mail address) by email
to [log in to unmask] or by mail to: Director of Public Programs,
Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850.
About the organizations: The Paleontological Research Institution has an
active and growing outreach program in Earth system science education. In
2003 PRI opened the Museum of the Earth, a major natural history museum.
More information about PRI can be found at www.priweb.org and
www.museumoftheearth.org. The Cayuga Nature Center delivers a broad variety
of programming to cultivate awareness, appreciation, and responsibility for
the natural world, more information can be found at
http://www.cayuganaturecenter.org. Ithaca is home to Cornell University
(with which PRI is affiliated), Ithaca College, and numerous cultural
organizations, and is set in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of rural
Upstate New York.
Please apply by March 21st. Additional questions can be addressed to
Samantha Sands at 607-273-6623, ext. 22 or [log in to unmask]
Robert M. Ross
Associate Director for Outreach
Paleontological Research Institution and its Museum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
P: 607.273.6623 x18
F: 607.273.6620
Now showing at Museum of the Earth:
Fishing for Fossils: Exploring the Green River Formation
March 8th through June 15th
<http://www.museumoftheearth.org>www.museumoftheearth.org
www.priweb.org
InformalEarthScience.org
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