[NMScience] Job Opening at the Albuquerque BioPark

[Zahm, Allyson M.]

Dear Colleagues,

The Albuquerque BioPark is now accepting applications for the Science
Education Coordinator position at the Rio Grande Botanic Garden. This
position will only be open until Friday, August 1 at 5:00pm. Please feel
free to distribute the information below to anyone you think may be
interested in this job.  You are welcome to contact me if you have any
questions.

Sincerely,
Allyson Zahm
Acting Education Curator
Albuquerque Biological Park
(505)-764-6247
azahm at cabq.gov



The Rio Grande Botanic Garden is now advertising for a "Science
Education Coordinator."  The individual selected as the Science
Education Coordinator will oversee all education programs for the
Botanic Garden, both on- and off-site, and will supervise up to 6 staff
people throughout the year and approximately 100 volunteers.  The Rio
Grande Botanic Garden, part of the Albuquerque BioPark, includes 33
acres of exhibits, including a Heritage Farm, Desert Conservatory,
Mediterranean Conservatory, specialty gardens, Butterfly Pavilion and a
newly opened Japanese Garden.  An Insectarium is currently under
construction.

The position is a permanent City of Albuquerque position, with full
benefits.  The pay rate is $17.49/hour for the first six months, then
$18.35 after that ($38,168 annually).  To apply, go to the City's
website, www.cabq.gov/jobs.  This position is open through Friday,
August 1, 5:00pm.  All applications must be received by the posted
deadline - no exceptions.  It is required that all applicants include
their pertinent information in the body of the City's application.  The
City qualifies candidates based on what is included in the application
and NOT by what is included in an attached resume.  Be as complete as
possible when filling out the City's application - the electronic system
can accommodate as much information as applicants wish to include.
Please be certain to specify informal teaching experience, education
program coordination and supervisory experience.

The position includes the following functions: coordinate and manage
conservation education initiatives; teach conservation education;
oversee and coordinate volunteer programs; design, promote, and
implement year-round age appropriate curricula to meet community needs;
coordinate general administrative functions.

The minimum education and experience requirements are a bachelor's
degree in biology or related field, plus three years full-time informal
teaching and/or educational program coordination experience working in
any of the following environmental facilities: botanic garden, nature
center, zoo, museum, aquarium or similar facility, to include one year
of direct supervisory or technical lead experience in an administrative
capacity.  Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a
year for year basis.

Preferred knowledge includes the following:
*	Principles and practices of informal conservation education
programming
*	Operations, services and practices of a volunteer program
*	Establish, coordinate and direct conservation education programs
and volunteers, especially programs involving botany.
*	Elicit community support of education programs and volunteers
*	Clear and concise communication, both oral and written

Questions?  Contact Allyson Zahm, Acting BioPark Education Curator, at
505-764-6247 or azahm at cabq.gov.

To view the advertisement and apply online, please go to
www.cabq.gov/jobs.  The position is listed under City Government
Jobs/Management/Cultural Services, advertisement number 9041.



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