Block Island Education and Outreach Assistant

OFFICE LOCATION

Block Island, Rhode Island, USA

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining the Block Island team! We are looking for an excellent communicator with proven ability to deal with the general public in a friendly, outgoing & professional manner. This is a 12-week position beginning on June 10, 2024 through August 30, 2024. There are three positions, 30-35 hours per week (COVID permitting). Housing is available.
    
WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• HS Diploma or GED and 6 months of related experience.                                                
• Experience operating landscaping tools in a safe manner.
• Ability to obtain related licenses or certifications such as first aid, CPR, and driver’s license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Experience or knowledge of natural systems. Knowledge of natural sciences, ornithology and/or botany skills. Experience on boats.
• Ability to complete tasks within assigned timeframes, possibly in the absence of supervision.

SALARY INFORMATION

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $15 -16 per hour. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate’s location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

This is a full-time, 35 hours per week position.
    
APPLY NOW

This posting will remain open until the positions are filled.

To apply for Job ID 54442, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact [email protected]. 

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.

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TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [email protected]  with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.