Position:

Interpretive Center Restoration Crew Leader

Latest Info:

We need more Restoration Crew Leaders. Approximately 10-15 more Leaders will benefit our program to cover events all year long.

As of:

April 1, 2008

Contact:

Jennifer Naegele, County of Orange, jennifer.naegele@rdmd.ocgov.com,
(949) 923-2297

Level Required:

Naturalist or equivalent (see Qualifications Needed)

Type:

Ongoing

Location:

Interpretive Center/Various restoration sites around Upper Newport Bay.

Days/Times:

2^nd Sundays: second Sunday of each month, 7:30am-1pm (includes set up and break down); second Saturday of each month, 8-10am in preparation for 2^nd Sundays; other events as necessary.

Qualifications Needed:

10-week Naturalist Training, Adopt-A-Park General Volunteer, or UCCE Master Gardener.

Consistently available for programs. Enjoy working with people. Willingness to learn and utilize new skills/tasks and take leadership role.

Training Given:

Biennial training (fall/spring) with Jennifer Naegele and/or Matt Yurko. Event-specific training as needed.

Reference Materials:

None

Job Description:

Position requires attendance at 2^nd Sundays events to lead other volunteers in restoration activities and educate them about human and natural history of Upper Newport Bay.  Specific skills include installing a plant correctly, basic native and invasive plant identification, volunteer instruction and group management, including volunteer safety.  Restoration Crew Leader duties include event preparation and cleanup.  Other opportunities include assisting with individual volunteer groups (non-2^nd Sundays), providing interpretation during volunteer events, participating in restoration site monitoring efforts and representing the program at conferences or festivals.

Job Expectations:

A commitment to lead volunteers at six volunteer events each year.