Come work at the last stretch of protected coastal wilderness in the mid-Atlantic. The Conservation Education Assistant (CEA) will be exposed to and participate in a broad range of opportunities. The Conservation Education Assistant participates in education, outreach, stewardship and operations programs, interacts frequently with visitors and helps maintain preserve areas frequented by the public at Brownsville Preserve, Nassawadox, VA. The Conservation Education Assistant will work closely with the TNC Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve outreach and education team. The anticipated duration of this position is approximately 8 months; shared housing accommodations may be available.

Summary

The position will comprise of two areas:

Outreach and Education (70%): Assist Brownsville Preserve and Education Manager and the Outreach and
Education Coordinator to help create and implement interpretive education/outreach programming and
materials that emphasize the biological diversity of the Brownsville Preserve, global environmental
change, and The Nature Conservancy’s conservation initiatives. Projects include curriculum planning and
execution of environmental education programs. Develop and lead interpretive walks and participate in
local festivals and public events. Provide staff support, including completing office/administrative work,
event support, providing information to visiting public and working with and helping to direct volunteers.
Education efforts may be in person or virtual. You will maintain and track data related to education grants.

Stewardship (30%): You will have frequent interaction with staff throughout the program including
assisting staff with various aspects of preserve stewardship, facilities maintenance, conservation projects,
and Brownsville House operations. Tasks may include trail management and maintenance, event
preparation/clean-up, invasive species removal and leading the Brownsville stewardship volunteers.
Duties will require physical labor and the safe operation of hand tools and power equipment.

You can expect the following roles and responsibilities when you join our team:
• Duties are performed under general supervision and established guidelines
• Perform administrative functions as required
• Assists in developing educational program content and/or curricula for field and classroom
programs
• Assist with recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers for community, educational,
and stewardship events
• Manage the coordination and logistics of planning, execution, and impact of various
environmental outreach programs
• Collaborate with teachers, chaperones, and large groups of children in natural settings
• May produce publications, educational videos, and materials to promote and increase public
awareness
• Travel to and from preserves, meetings and events which are essential to the service of this
position
• May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations for long periods of time in
isolated settings, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding
circumstances in areas where ticks & mosquitos can be a frequent nuisance.
• Maintains preserve areas frequented by the visiting public, assists with stewardship projects,
and maintains tools and equipment

TO APPLY:
Go to www.nature.org/careers, click Search Careers and search by the position title and/or location,
then click Apply Now to submit an online application. It is necessary to complete the application in its
entirety. In addition, please attach as one document your resume and a letter of interest. For
assistance with the online process, go to:
http://www.nature.org/aboutus/careers/external-applicant-userguide.pdf.

Compensation Information

Current funding provides for $20.60 per hour, 35 hours/week, approximately 8 months duration. Full
benefits. Desired start is Spring 2023, however later dates can be considered. Housing may be provided
for accessibility to the project area.