What are the responsibilities and job description for the Habitat Restoration (MUVE) Volunteer position at Frost Science Volunteer?
PURPOSE: The Habitat Restoration Volunteer at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (Frost Science) will work alongside the Conservation Programs team to assist with MUVE Volunteer workdays, outreach, and education. Volunteers will assist staff with site prep (removal of invasive vegetation) and restoration/community science days.
VOLUNTEER POSITION
The Habitat Restoration Volunteer at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (Frost Science) will work alongside the Museum Volunteers for the Environment (MUVE) team. MUVE is a volunteer-based habitat restoration project that uses social media, eco-art, and science exhibits to engage local residents in restoring coastal environments that once thrived in Miami.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with facilitating regularly scheduled Volunteer Workdays
- Engage the public about environmental conservation efforts at outreach events
- Participate in community science beach cleanups and biodiversity monitoring
- Remove and monitor invasive plant populations at MUVE's conservation sites.
- Participate in regular planting, monitoring of plant growth, and maintenance at MUVE's conservation sites.
- Develop and complete special projects as needed.
- Perform all assigned tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Background or interest in conservation, botany, ecology, or wildlife biology desired.
- Interest in science and Frost Science’s mission.
- Reliable and punctual, with good attendance.
- Positive attitude, strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to commit to a minimum of 1 day per month.
- Preferably able to commit to at least one Saturday day a month
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
- Work activities include bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds of weight.
- Work is performed outdoors, with potentially some work done indoors.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Level 2 background clearance as defined by Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
- Drug screening as part of the Drug-Free Workplace Program.