Employment

Wilderness Awareness School is pleased to announce the following openings for 2012:

• Web Editor/Outreach Coordinator (Part-Time)
• Summer Camp Assistant Instructor (Volunteer/Summer/Part-Time)

NEW! Web Editor/Outreach Coordinator (Part-Time)

Summary:  The Web Editor/Outreach Coordinator is responsible for bringing creative, visionary ways in which we engage and inspire our audiences, both in-person and through electronic means. The Web Editor/Outreach Coordinator works with the Associate Director, the Anake Outreach Specialist, and the Web Designer on various projects, as well as other staff as needed. The position is intended to be split 50/50 time-wise between its two roles.

Location: Our Office in Duvall, WA, as well as Local areas where we conduct outdoor activities

Start Date/Hours: Aug 27, 2012. Some required paid training during summer 2012, with flexible hours. Typically 9:00am - 5:00pm, 4 days a week, 32 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

        Marketing Ongoing Implementation and Management

• Manage the creation, editing, publishing and curation of posts, articles, photos, videos and print materials to promote WAS according to our content strategy.
• Work with WAS programs at key times (trips, special days, etc) to capture stories/videos/reaction to those experiences for marketing purposes.
• Training of other content contributors (staff/others) to insure quality, as well as a sense of how they are contributing to the overall mission through their creative efforts.
• Network with local media members to achieve desired coverage of WAS in a variety of outlets.
• Serve as primary contact person with the public for outreach-related questions.
• Cultivate collaborative relationships, joint events, and co-marketing agreements with other organizations throughout the region.
• Give presentations and conduct speaking engagements at local organizations, meetings and events.
• Develop, maintain and coordinate staffing of our display booth for events throughout the NW.
• Oversee creation and distribution of regular calendar listings, electronic announcements, press releases and other materials.
• Oversee visit day scheduling, communication and staffing for youth programs
• Oversee deliveries of flyers: bulk mailings, work parties, etc.

        Planning, Budgeting and Analysis

• Plan and execute new and recurring marketing efforts to achieve overall marketing plan
• Assist Marketing Director in the creation of new marketing model that focuses on a storytelling/curation-driven strategy with blogging as the central hub.

Qualifications:

• Marketing and/or comparable experience, 2-3 years
• Experience supervising a team of paid and volunteer staff

Key Competencies:

• An interest in sharing the amazing story of WAS to support our mission, as well as the education and growth of our audiences
• Passion for the natural world and environmental education
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent project management skills, including supervising volunteers
• Experience planning, shooting, editing, publishing and curating digital photo and video projects
• Computer literacy, including experience with the Macintosh and/or PC-based Windows environment
• Familiarity with basic design software, web editing software, group email software such as Aweber, and video editing software such as iMovie, Premier Pro, or Final Cut Pro.
• Familiarity with social media services such as Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, blogs, etc.
• Comfort with frequent phone conversations and speaking in front of a wide variety of audiences
• Outgoing, creative and caring personality with a strong desire to grow professionally and personally
• Familiarity with Wilderness Awareness School’s programs and educational culture, particularly Art of Mentoring or Coyote Mentoring, core student programs and the Kamana Naturalist Training Program

Compensation:

• Dependent upon experience,
• 5 weeks of yearly paid time off
• Medical Insurance

How to Apply:
Download an employment application. Please send a cover letter, current resume, and the completed application form via standard mail to:

John Chilkotowsky
Wilderness Awareness School
POB 219, PMB 137
Duvall, WA 98019

All applications due by May 9, 2012

Summer Camp Assistant Instructor (Volunteer/Summer/Part-Time)

Summer Camp Volunteers act as Assistant Instructors for our summer camps and receive training in youth mentoring. These volunteers get to choose at least 2 weeks in the summer to come to camp and support our instructors leading and playing games and activities. Other perks may also be included.

Please fill out a Volunteer Application online (or download it as a PDF and mail it to us) if you are interested in volunteering. Minimum age is 16. For more information, visit our Volunteer page. If you still have questions, email Kimberly Leeper (Volunteer Coordinator) using our contact form.

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Volunteering with us is also a great way to get connected with Wilderness Awareness School!

Wilderness Awareness School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.