Director - Whitehouse Nature Center

Albion College seeks a person who is passionate about the environment to be director of the Whitehouse Nature Center on the Albion College campus beginning August 1, 2009. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment at the College as academic staff.  As director of the Whitehouse Nature Center, the successful candidate will create programs for college students and school children, encourage use of the Center, support college academic programs and laboratory experiences, develop exhibits and programs to promote the use of nature, communicate with the community (particularly the public schools) about offerings at the Nature Center, be forward-looking, and oversee daily operations of the Center.

Opened in 1972, the Whitehouse Nature Center encompasses 145 acres of land that is contiguous to the campus and has a river running through it.  The Nature Center hosts a variety of habitats and trails and contains an educational facility. 
 

• B.A. or B.S. in some aspect of environmental or outdoor education required
• Skills in natural history;
• Evidence of successful teaching experience;
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to manage the Nature Center, including oversight of trail maintenance, building care, and supervision of student workers during the academic year and summers.
• The successful candidate should also have some experience in fund-raising and grant-writing and be willing to participate in community outreach.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should send a letter of application, current resume, copy of academic transcript, and three letters of reference to Dr. Susan P. Conner, Provost, Albion College, 611 E. Porter Street, Albion, MI  49224 by July 6, 2009.

Search Duration:

We will begin reviewing applications immediately and the search will remain open until the position is filled.