Association Resource Educator Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC)
The Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program (AWSMP) works to improve water quality, mitigate flood hazards, and enhance aquatic habitat in the Ashokan Reservoir watershed, part of the NYC water supply system. The program uses engineering and natural channel design methods to restore stream stability and habitat quality. A Resource Educator is sought to develop an education program that engages the general watershed public and volunteers in learning about river processes and management. The Educator will be tasked with developing and delivering a volunteer education program and several citizen-science projects. The position requires a self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate, and experience delivering scientifically accurate educational programming. The position is supervised by the Association Issue Leader for Environment and Natural Resources and provides educational services as part of a CCE team and inter-agency collaborative effort for the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program (AWSMP). The position is stationed at the AWSMP office near Phoenicia, NY. The Ashokan watershed serves as a water supply for New York City, supports an historic trout fishery, and is home to multiple communities that depend on recreation and tourism for economic growth. The watershed is located in northwest Ulster County in the Catskills region of New York State. The AWSMP is a cooperative program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, the Ulster County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. Qualifications Required: Minimum requirements include a Masters in Environmental Education, Education, Environmental Science, or related environmental sciences field. Demonstrated experience teaching environmental science topics in a community setting. Ability to explain scientific concepts to a lay audience, verbally and in writing. Willingness and ability to learn about stream best management practices that apply the latest science and engineering. Strong interpersonal skills, collaboration, and cooperation skills. Experience using Microsoft Office products. Basic familiarity with ArcGIS, remotely sensed environmental data, and use of GPS and mobile devices for data collection. Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position and work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends. Application: Salary: $45,500 along with benefit package. Application deadline is August 8, 2014. Online application only: https://cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/10163/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=24685 For questions, contact Leslie Zucker at l...@cornell.edu or (845) 688-3047. 
For a complete position description, visit www.cceulster.org and click on Employment Opportunities on the left side of the page. For more information on the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management program, visit www.ashokanstreams.org.
