Position:

Restoration-Education Leader

Latest Info:

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

As of:

April 1, 2008

Contact:

Matt Yurko, Restoration Education Coordinator (California Coastal Commission)

myurko@coastal.ca.gov    949-640-0286

Level Required:

Naturalist or equivalent (see Qualifications Needed)

Type:

Ongoing

Location:

Different restoration sites around Upper Newport Bay

Days/Times:

ROOTS Events: 4^th Saturday of each month (2^nd Saturday in November and December); Steward Days (every Wednesday 9-11am); school programs on weekdays as necessary; other events on weekends as necessary.

Qualifications Needed:

10-week Naturalist Training or UCCE Master Gardener.

Be consistently available for programs. Enjoy working with people. Willingness to learn and utilize new skills/tasks.

Training Given:

2-part training each calendar year (fall/spring) with Restoration Education Coordinator 

Reference Materials:

Restoration-Education Leader handbook

Job Description:

Position requires attendance at ROOTS 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, native and invasive plant identification, and group management, including volunteer safety.  Program preparation and cleanup are also part of the duties of a Restoration-Education Leader. Other opportunities include helping school groups during restoration events, representing the program at conferences or festivals, and leading the restoration site monitoring effort.

Job Expectations:

At a minimum, make a commitment to lead volunteers at 8 out of 12 ROOTS Event each year.