Paleonet: Position: PRI -- Nature Center Collaborations Coordinator

[Robert M. Ross]

Fulltime position: PRI -- CNC Collaborations Coordinator at the 
Paleontological Research Institution in Ithaca, NY

Description: The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) seeks an 
individual to develop, coordinate, and implement educational programming 
for PRI's Museum of the Earth and the Cayuga Nature Center (CNC). This 
position will capitalize on the complementary strengths of these two 
organizations, both located in Ithaca, NY, to offer high-quality natural 
history programming to central New York audiences. This programming will 
focus especially on Earth system history and processes, including the 
evolution of landscapes and ecosystems.

The overall responsibility of this position is to create collaborations 
between PRI and CNC and to foster a dynamic, interactive learning 
environment within the Museum and the Cayuga Nature Center that maintains 
both high standards of educational quality and high visitorship. Main job 
responsibilities include expanding summer and school vacation day-camp 
programs of both CNC and PRI, creating collaborations for teacher 
professional-development programs, public and school group outreach 
programs, creating a "field guide" to the CNC property, and developing 
other areas for collaboration between these two organizations.

The PRI-CNC Collaborations Coordinator works during peak visitation of 
public facilities of CNC and PRI (regular schedule of Tuesday-Saturday) and 
on some holidays and special events. This position reports to the Director 
of Public Programs and works closely with staff and volunteers at both the 
Museum of the Earth and the Cayuga Nature Center.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree required. Advanced degree in an area of 
natural sciences, museum studies, outdoor interpretation, or related field 
preferred. Minimum of 2 years experience in museum education or similar 
informal education venue preferred. The ideal candidate has broad interests 
in Earth systems and the evolution of Earth and life, a passion for 
informal education, excellent written and oral communication skills, and 
experience working with diverse audiences. Candidate should be a dynamic 
instructor, with excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable with 
hands-on, inquiry-based education. Candidates should have reliable 
transportation (travel reimbursed) for commuting between sites and to 
outreach programs.

Position begins May 2008.

Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter describing interest in 
and qualifications for the position, a resume/CV, and a list of three 
references (including address, phone number, and e-mail address) by email 
to sls255 at cornell.edu or by mail to: Director of Public Programs, 
Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850.

Please apply by March 21st. Additional questions can be addressed to 
Samantha Sands at 607-273-6623, ext. 22 or sands at museumoftheearth.org.



Robert M. Ross
Associate Director for Outreach

Paleontological Research Institution and its Museum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850

P: 607.273.6623 x18
F: 607.273.6620

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