GPEN - Greater Philly Environmental Network, Philadelphia Pennsylvania

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667	Awbury Arboretum	Posted: 02/03/2012 Job Available: 02/03/2012	Education: High School Grad
	Environmental Educator Description: Environmental Educators will be responsible for teaching lessons to students from camps, rec. centers and faith-based groups participating in Awbury’s onsite summer field studies lessons. Each educator will be responsible for teaching a group of 10 - 15 students ages 3-12. 2012 Lesson offerings will include (but are not limited to) urban agriculture, bees & beekeeping, ponds & watersheds, Lenape, trees, mapping & orienteering, art & nature, birds, and insects. Awbury’s field studies lessons are creative, hands-on, and inquiry-based; designed to stimulate curiosity and promote environmental literacy. Creativity is encouraged and educators should be willing to be actively involved in lesson design and modification. Paid staff-training provided. Qualifications: Experience working with children of all ages from diverse backgrounds in outdoor settings Comfortable with the basic natural history of the area Background in biology, ecology, environmental studies or education strongly encouraged Demonstrates effective classroom management skills Excellent oral communication skills Ability to work cooperatively with a team or individually Reliable and flexible Hours: 3 to 6 hours a day between 9am and 3pm, Monday through Friday, July 2nd to August 11th + 3 - 5 days paid training in late June. Opportunities for extra weekend work and school year programming available. Salary: $12-15/hr depending on education & experience Qualified Individuals: education majors, environmental studies majors, teachers (retired and active), non-formal educators. Interested individuals should send resume and cover letter to bminer@awbury.org or One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA 19138 Attn. Education. Contact Beth for more information: 215-849-2855 ext. 25.
666	Bartram's Garden www.bartramsgarden.org	Posted: 02/03/2012 Job Available: 03/05/2012	Education: College Grad - 4 Year
	Seasonal Educator Description: Part-time Seasonal Educator The John Bartram Association seeks a part-time seasonal educator to teach lessons in environmental science, history of natural science, gardening, and Colonial American history to a wide range of visitors, many of whom are Philadelphia school children pre K to 5th grade. One to two years experience teaching required, preferably in an urban setting and with young children. Some knowledge of environmental science and history required. Additional knowledge of gardening, history of natural science or museum studies is a plus. The candidate must possess good oral interpretation skills, classroom management skills, flexibility, enthusiasm, and the ability to engage visitors. Child abuse clearances required. First aid and CPR training preferred. Candidate must be able to walk the 45 acre property and go up and down stairs. Minimal lifting is required. Hours include mornings during the week, with some weekend hours; there is some flexibility in which days are worked. Position is seasonal from mid-March through November. Rate of pay is $11 an hour. Please forward your resume and cover letter to Leslie Gale, Education Manager at lgale@bartramsgarden.org.
664	Applied Ecological Services www.appliedeco.com	Posted: 01/26/2012 Job Available: 01/26/2012	Education: Any/Unspecified
	Restoration Field Crew Members Description: RESTORATION FIELD CREW MEMBERS Applied Ecological Services has a number of positions available for limited-term employment with the potential to become full-time beginning February 2012. Positions are based in Conshohocken, PA, and some travel will be required. Primary responsibilities include: all aspects of restoration work such as planting, seeding, erosion control methods, brush cutting, prescribed burns, light equipment operation, herbicide application, and various other tasks. Preferred education is B.A./B.S. in natural resources or other related training. Candidates with proven mechanical skills/knowledge and experience with small equipment/vehicle repair, maintenance, and operation will be strongly preferred. Applicants currently licensed as a PA Herbicide Applicator or Technician are desirable, otherwise position requires new employees acquire herbicide applicators license within 30 days of start date. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds on a regular basis. Valid driver’s license required, in-state driver’s license preferred. Overnight trips will be required. Pay is based on experience. Note: Some pre-employment screening may be required, including (but not limited to) drug screen and DOT physical. View all of our open positions and apply via our website: www.appliedeco.com/Employment.cfm. AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
663	Greensgrow Farms http://www.greensgrow.org/farm/overview/getting-involved/fresh-food-marketi	Posted: 01/04/2012 Job Available: 01/04/2012	Education: Any/Unspecified
	Fresh Food & Marketing Director Description: Position: Fresh Food & Marketing Director. Greensgrow Farms is looking for a passionate self-starter to become the Farm’s liaison to Greensgrow’s customer and fresh food partner bases. This is an amazing opportunity for a community-minded marketer with an interest in social entrepreneurship and sustainability to create and implement marketing strategy. Key Responsibilities include: • Partnering with leadership team to fulfill Greensgrow’s mission of reinvigorating urban areas, bridging the urban-rural divide and developing direct-to-consumer sales channels for small business. • Developing and maintaining an understanding of Greensgrow’s customer and partner base. • Positioning, creating and executing on marketing and public relations initiatives aligned with Greensgrow’s philosophy. • Manage to a departmental annual budget and providing monthly review. • Grow existing farm stand and CSA (community supported agriculture) sales. • Support staff in building long term regional farmer relationships to help keep up with local product demand. • Manage a small team of farm stand and marketing support staff. Qualifications: This is not a 9-5 behind a desk gig. The successful candidate will demonstrate abilities to: • Successfully execute effective marketing, advertising and branding campaigns on small budgets. • Plan and strategize while thinking quickly and solving problems under stress. • Engage and respond to people; a positive attitude and willingness to understand the world of Greensgrow. • Work with an entrepreneurial spirit, a can-do attitude and demonstrated initiative. • Focus on details without losing sight of the big picture. • Communicate to diverse constituencies across ages, ethnicities, education and income levels. • Influence and build consensus. Experience & Education • Bachelor’s degree preferred, business or marketing coursework a plus. • 5+ experience in a marketing role or helping support a growing business. • Experience implementing social media marketing campaigns. Interested candidates should submit their resume to: info@hresults.com Please no calls or e-mails to the office. About Greensgrow: As an extension of its mission to transform vacant urban lots into positive green spaces, Greensgrow runs a City Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, conducts education programs, and consults on urban agriculture practices. We are dedicated to promoting social entrepreneurship through the reuse of land once deemed useless, while reconnecting city dwellers with rural food producers and promoting the greening of Philadelphia's homes and gardens. Greensgrow's non-profit Philadelphia Project brings green ideas to life while Greensgrows Farm Inc. brings food and flowers to our neighbors. Together we are building a better, more progressive and sustainable Philadelphia. Greensgrow has shown it’s breadth as an organization and a national leader in urban farming by receiving the “2011 Sustainable Business of the Year Award” from the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and the Food Systems Innovator Award from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and 2011 Best City Nursery while its founder, Mary Seton Corboy, was named “Best Philadelphian” in 2008 by Philadelphia Magazine and was recently named recipient of the Shackamaxon Award. For more details, visit www.greensgrow.org. Eat well. Eat local.
662	Greensgrow Farms www.greensgrow.org	Posted: 11/23/2011 Job Available: 11/23/2011	Education: Any/Unspecified
	Fresh Food & Marketing Director Description: Fresh Food & Marketing Director. Greensgrow Farms is looking for a passionate self-starter to become the Farm's liaison to Greensgrow's customer and fresh food partner bases. This is an amazing opportunity for a community-minded marketer with an interest in social entrepreneurship and sustainability to create and implement marketing strategy.   Key Responsibilities include: • Partnering with leadership team to fulfill Greensgrow's mission of reinvigorating urban areas, bridging the urban-rural divide and developing direct to consumer sales channels for small business. • Developing and maintaining an understanding of Greensgrow's customer and partner base. • Positioning, creating and executing on marketing and public relations initiatives aligned with Greensgrow's philosophy.  • Manage to a departmental annual budget and providing monthly review. • Grow existing farm stand and CSA (community supported agriculture) sales. • Support staff in building long term regional farmer relationships to help keep up with local product demand. • Manage a small team of farm stand and marketing support staff.   Qualifications: This is not a 9-5 behind a desk gig. The successful candidate will demonstrate abilities to: • Successfully execute effective marketing, advertising and branding campaigns on small budgets.  • Plan and strategize while thinking quickly and solving problems under stress.. • Engage and respond to people, a positive attitude and willingness to understand the world of Greensgrow. • Work with an entrepreneurial spirit, a can-do attitude and demonstrated initiative. • Focus on details without losing sight of the big picture.  • Communicate to diverse constituencies across ages, ethnicities, education and income levels. • Influence and build consensus.  Experience & Education • Bachelor's degree preferred, business or marketing coursework a plus. • 5+ experience in a marketing role or helping support a growing business. • Experience implementing social media marketing campaigns.  Interested candidates should submit their resume to: info@hresults.com Please no calls or e-mails to the office.  About Greensgrow:  As an extension of its mission to transform vacant urban lots into positive green spaces, Greensgrow runs a City Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, conducts education programs, and consults on urban agriculture practices. We are dedicated to promoting social entrepreneurship through the reuse of land once deemed useless, while reconnecting city dwellers with rural food producers and promoting the greening of Philadelphia's homes and gardens. Greensgrow's non-profit Philadelphia Project brings green ideas to life while Greensgrow Farms Inc. brings food and flowers to our neighbors. Together we are building a better, more progressive and sustainable Philadelphia. Greensgrow has shown it's breadth as an organization and a national leader in urban farming by receiving the "2011 Sustainable Business of the Year Award" from the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and the Food Systems Innovator Award from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and 2011 Best City Nursery while its founder, Mary Seton Corboy, was named "Best Philadelphian" in 2008 by Philadelphia Magazine and was recently named recipient of the Shackamaxon Award. For more details, visit www.greensgrow.org.