International Conservation Education Positions

Round River Conservation Studies (RRCS) is seeking enthusiastic Student Program Leaders for upcoming undergraduate conservation programs in Chile.

RRCS is an international non-profit organization dedicated to developing conservation strategies to preserve and restore wild places through conservation science and environmental education.   RRCS offers field-based academic programs that are integrated directly into current conservation efforts with local communities.  Programs are limited to small groups of students to provide a first-hand experience of the scientific, social and political aspects of community conservation.  Positions involve living and working on-site at remote field stations, and some travel in the program country for a 3 month duration.

Description:

Schedule and lead program activities; manage logistics and safety; collaborate with local partners and senior RRCS staff to conduct research; teach conservation biology, biological field methods, natural history, restoration ecology and human ecology; facilitate group discussions; and encourage students’ understanding of complex conservation issues in the context of the local region.  Student group size will be 12 university students this fall. We will staff 3 program leaders/instructors. Because this is a live-in position, it can present unique learning experiences, as well as challenges, and leaders must be available and approachable to students at all times.

Qualifications:

Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the student programs, preferred program leaders must have well-rounded experience in education, field research, and community outreach.

*MSc in natural science or a related field, and at least 2 years of field experience

*Teaching experience at an undergraduate level

*Experience managing field-based student programs

*Demonstrated ability to design field research studies and/or community projects

*Current Wilderness First Responder and CPR certification (preferred)

*Prefer previous experience traveling or living in program location

*Spanish proficiency (fluency preferred)

*Great interpersonal skills, high-energy levels, and lots of patience

Salary/Benefits: US $2,500 per month, plus room/board, travel costs, and evacuation insurance.

Program dates:

Chile (Patagonia): September 20 - December 13, 2012

To Apply:

Send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references in one document (PDF) to both:

Doug Milek, Director of Student Programs ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Susie Dain-Owens, Associate Director of Student Programs ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )