Title:               Graphic Design Intern

Department:   Marketing and Development

Reports to:     Marketing Manager

Overall Responsibilities:

• Assist with graphic design of Nature Center marketing materials.

Specific Duties:

• Design promotional flyers as well as handle other Nature Center graphic design needs such as individual program brochures.
• Make revisions to existing documents.
• Work directly with print shops to troubleshoot any design issues.

Qualifications: Ideal candidate will have:

• A thorough understanding of MAC Pages, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, and Microsoft Publisher.
• Examples of creative application of design talents.
• Basic understanding of marketing principles, logo usage guidelines, and branding concepts.
• Ability to collaborate and work well with others when both in and out of the office under tight deadlines.
• Ability to handle revisions to original work. The Marketing Manager reserves the right to make any necessary changes.
• A keen interest in nature and environmental causes.
• A professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• This position is an unpaid internship for 3 months at approximately 8-10 hours per week. Some work may be completed at home.  All completed designs are property of the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes.  Please email or send cover letter, resume, and up to three examples of graphic design work to:

Christy Rodriguez, Marketing Manager

Nature Center at Shaker Lakes

2600 South Park Blvd.

Cleveland, OH 44120

 
General Description
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1966 and located in the historic Shaker Parklands of Cleveland's eastern inner-ring suburbs, seeks a creative and committed Seasonal Naturalist to work with the Education Director and staff to carry out its educational program goals. Information about the Nature Center's mission, vision, strategic plan, programs, staff, board, and history can be found at  HYPERLINK "http://www.ShakerLakes.org." www.ShakerLakes.org. The successful candidate will work with fellow staff naturalists presenting NCSL designed curricula and outdoor experiences to area school children attending field trips, outdoor adventure camps and classes for children, nature-themed programs including nature walks and informal lectures for families and adults and other community programming as needed and scheduled. This is an ideal opportunity for a starting naturalist seeking to develop their skills in a dynamic environment. The position is 20-40 hours/week (April-November), including some weekend and evening hours.
 
Compensation and Start Date

• $12-14/hour, based on experience and qualifications. Start date as soon possible.

 
Responsibilities:

• Present Nature Center education programs to key audiences, including area schoolchildren, families, adults, preschool children and campers
• Stay current and work collaboratively with all Nature Center staff to ensure excellence and maintain continuous improvement of Nature Center at Shaker Lakes curricula and programs
• Work effectively with teachers and other clients, volunteers and the public in the presentation of Nature Center programs and events
• Maintain good humor and apply professional, common-sense solutions to everyday challenges 
• Attend Board and Staff meetings and "Signature Events" as required
• Other duties as assigned
  

 
Qualifications:]

• Minimum1year teaching experience
• College degree in Environmental Education, Environmental Studies or related science/natural resource field
• Effective public speaker 
• Creative thinker and active outdoors-person 
• Practices environmental stewardship 
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of personalities 
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, adapt to change, to work independently, to prioritize effectively 
• CPR/1st Aid, Wilderness First Responder, Lifeguard Training and/or Leave No Trace Training preferred 
• Ability to hike 3-5 miles with a 10 pound backpack
  

Application Procedure:
 
Email:       Atkinson@ShakerLakes.org
Subject:    Seasonal Naturalist
Include:    cover letter, resume, and three references
Posted 2/19/10
DEADLINE: Open until filled.

rodriguez@shakerlakes.org

 
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes is looking for qualified instructors for the 2010 Summer Outdoor Adventure Camp program.   Positions begin Monday June 14, and end Friday, August 20, 2010.  Hours vary but may include morning sessions and full-day sessions that run Monday through Friday.  This day camp serves children ages 2 ½ -15. We also offer select overnights and week-long trips.  Please see our website at  HYPERLINK "http://www.ShakerLakes.org" www.ShakerLakes.org to download the full brochure.
 
Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree or 3 years of college experience
• Previous work with children
• Ability to manage children in the out-of-doors
• Ability to hike 3-5 miles with a 10 pound backpack
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities
• Love of the out-of-doors and natural history knowledge
• Ability to interact with parents/guardians
• Willingness to work as a team and with other staff and volunteers.
• Great patience and sense of humor are also important!
  

Preferred Applicants will have:

• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Wilderness First Responder or First Aid (working with 10-15 yrs olds)
  

Please send or email cover letter, resume and two references to:
 CONTACT _Con-3D10D4EB21 \c \s \l Phoebe Atkinson, Education Director:
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
2600 South Park Blvd
Cleveland, Ohio  44120
216-321-5935 x224(phone)
 HYPERLINK "mailto:atkinson@shakerlakes.org" atkinson@shakerlakes.org

posted February 19, 2010