ABNC Employment Opportunities
The Armand Bayou Nature Center is home to a diverse and talented staff. ABNC hires a combination of permanent, temporary and seasonal staff to fill a variety of administrative, educational, and interpretive programming needs.
The Armand Bayou Nature Center offers a casual working environment, attracts friendly, dedicated professionals, and supports individual career development. Permanent staff turnover is typically low; though our needs continue to evolve as ABNC programming grows. As permanent positions become available, we will announce them here.
All applicants, whether responding to a posted announcement or seeking future employment consideration, must submit a completed and signed application form.
Current Staff Openings
We currently have 2 positions available.
Restoration Internship
The main focus of this internship will be prairie restoration through invasive species removal. As the summer progresses, interns will gain experience in plant identification and propagation, wetland restoration, and wildlife monitoring. ABNC has entered into a partnership with TPWD to monitor turtles on the preserve, which will entail about 10-15 hours per week. Interns will also assist with supervision of volunteer work crews.
Two part-time positions are available, each to begin late May-early June 2008 and ending in late August 2008 (starting and end dates are flexible). Salary is $10 per hour. We expect each position to be about 30-35 hours per week. Here is your chance to help preserve one of the gems of the Texas Gulf coast. Please visit our website at www.abnc.org for more information about our preserve. We are accepting applications until May 31st, 2008.
Qualifications:- Must have completed at least one year of college in the field of natural resource science and management, botany, wildlife ecology, or related field
- Able to maintain a positive attitude in the presence of extreme heat, humidity, and mosquitoes
- Proven ability to work safely
- Flexible, able to work in pairs or in a team setting, with a wide variety of people
Chris Mattox (preferred)
Or by mail to
Christine Mattox
Armand Bayou Nature Center
P.O. Box 58828
Houston, TX 77258
No phone calls please
Restoration Internship-Volunteer Position
The main focus of this internship will be prairie restoration through invasive species removal. As the summer progresses, interns will gain experience in plant identification and propagation, wetland restoration, and wildlife monitoring. ABNC has entered into a 5-year partnership with TPWD to monitor turtles on the preserve, which will entail about 10-15 hours per week. Interns will also assist with volunteer work crews.
Two volunteer positions are available, each to begin in mid June 2008 and ending in late August 2008 (starting and end dates are flexible). We expect each position to be about 30-35 hours per week. Please note that housing is not provided and that this is an unpaid position. Here is your chance to help preserve one of the gems of the Texas Gulf coast. Please visit our website at www.abnc.org for more information about our preserve. We are accepting applications until May 31st, 2008.
Qualifications:
- Must have completed at least one year of college in the field of natural resource science and management, botany, wildlife ecology, or related field
- Able to maintain a positive attitude in the presence of extreme heat, humidity, and mosquitoes
- Proven ability to work safely
- Flexible, able to work in pairs or in a team setting, with a wide variety of people
Chris Mattox (preferred)
Or by mail to
Christine Mattox
Armand Bayou Nature Center
P.O. Box 58828
Houston, TX 77258
No phone calls please
Position Open - Half - Time Facilities/Maintenance Position
Job Description - Perform maintenance and facilities work to maintain the operational upkeep and appearance of the facility.
Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent. Ability to do basic plumbing, carpentry and electrical repairs. Experience with the use of power tools. Ability to work with a variety of daily job demands and requirements. Training in safety practices.
Working Conditions: Outdoor work in heat and inclement weather. Heavy lifting may be required.
Submit resume or completed application to: Sue Sutterby - 281-474-2551
Thank you for your interest in Armand Bayou Nature Center.