Jobs at EPI

Year-round Positions

Staff turnover is typically low, although our needs continue to evolve as our programs grow. As year-round positions become available, we will announce them here. We also have some great volunteer opportunities. Please contact us if you have any questions about our organization or about how you can become involved.

Seasonal Positions

Yellowstone Wildlife Field Ecology Instructor

Application period closes February 17, 2012

Description:
Ecology Project International (EPI) is hiring instructors to teach 7 to 9 day field ecology courses to high school students in Montana, USA. Our programs introduce students to real-world scientific study, raise cultural and ecological awareness, and promote international conservation efforts. Each summer, EPI offers residential ecology courses to U.S. and international student groups from June through August in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Students camp in the Gallatin National Forest while working with the US Forest Service to collect data for various wildlife research projects. During the course, students also spend a few days in the Centennial Valley collecting data for the US Fish and Wildlife Service and working on restoration service projects with The Nature Conservancy. Additionally, they explore Yellowstone National Park and go whitewater rafting. For more information please visit http://www.ecologyproject.org.

Responsibilities:
• Provide and lead a positive experience for EPI participants in the field.
• Promote and ensure a safe learning/living environment.
• Plan, lead, and instruct quality experiential environmental education programs to a diversity of high school students in English.
• Plan, lead, and instruct courses based on the group’s expectations.
• Be sensitive to the health and welfare of all participants and meet their developmental needs.
• Understand, model, monitor, and enforce EPI policies and protocols.
• Participate in all EPI staff development sessions throughout the season, including staff training, staff meetings, staff retreats, and complete feedback and evaluation forms.
• Oversee and/or lead research activities accordance with local research protocols.
• Establish and maintain clear communication with teachers, chaperones, participants, partners, co- instructor(s), and EPI staff.
• Effectively manage logistical challenges and emergencies on course.
• Promptly complete and file paperwork associated with each course.
• Mentor EPI interns in the developing their skills and completing their expectations.
• Show and maintain a positive attitude.

Required Qualifications:
Desire to make a difference in the world;
Proven field teaching and outdoor leadership experience with young adults;
Enthusiasm for leading student groups in remote areas;
Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, the natural sciences, or related field;
Field research experience;
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record;
Experience and skill camping and ability to teach the same;
Current Wilderness First Responder and CPR certifications;
Minimum 21 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications:
Wildlife biology research experience, especially with species of the Rocky Mountains;
Knowledge and familiarity with the Rocky Mountains, especially the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem;
Master’s degree in related field;

Compensation:
Lodging in Missoula, MT. Room and board while on-course, work related travel expenses, and $55 – $80/day (including season completion bonus). Instructors who have a current Wilderness First Responder certification will receive an additional $10 per day.

Dates:
The program season is from early June to the end of August 2012. Instructors must participate in a required unpaid training session held in early June in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

To apply fill out the Application and e-mail your resume to:
Ecology Project International
Attn: Instructor Hiring
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