The Community Program Educator will assist with all aspects of Community Program planning, design, promotion, teaching and evaluation. Interact with the public as a community resource. Collaborate with community partners and assist in volunteer recruitment and management.  The Community Program Educator AmeriCorps member will gain educator skills while exploring career options.

Programming

• Assist with planning, scheduling, teaching, and general supervision of existing programs for all ages of community members

• Work with community partners on collaborative programs

• Design and implement new programs for different age groups

• Teach programs with live education animals

• Represent WisCorps at community booths and events

• Complete program and event evaluations

• Keep detailed records of program types and attendance numbers for grant purposes

• Use general budgetary and financial policies and procedure to assess feasibility of programs and events

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Program Marketing

• Assist in designing and creating publicity for community programs and events

• Assist in distribution of publicity for upcoming events, programs, and volunteer opportunities

• Assist with website and social media to promote programs and events

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Volunteer Recruitment and Management

• Assist with recruitment, training, and evaluation of nonpaid, non-AmeriCorps volunteers

• Assist with scheduling and supervision of volunteers

• Make sure appropriate records of volunteer hours are kept

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  Myrick Park Center Operations

• Interact with the public as a community resource during open hours, sharing your knowledge, experience, and insight about the Myrick Park Center and surrounding natural areas

• Engage visitors to meet their needs, interests, or curiosity about the Center and advance the Center’s Mission

• Conduct tours of the Myrick Park Center

• Assist with facility-related needs for community programs and nature center operations

• Ensure Myrick Park Center and Community Program policies and safety procedures are followed

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Capstone Project

• Members develop or select a project beyond the normal scope of their responsibilities to enhance their service experience and to leave a lasting contribution within their program area, the department, or the organization.

• Teaching or community program experience, a plus

• Experience with community partnership and collaboration, a plus

• Experience in outdoor recreation, a plus

• Comfortable with learning how to care for and handle live education animals including amphibians, reptiles, small mammals, birds and invertebrates

• Willing to learn and implement teaching strategies for diversity, equity and inclusion

• At least 18 years of age

• Passionate about environmental causes and being a part of the community surrounding environmental service

• Willingness to learn various conservation practices or land management techniques

• Dependable; able to fulfill commitment to term of service

• Prepared to undergo a criminal background check