Environmental Educator Position Description
Summer Position
May 25, 2023 - August 23, 2023
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40 hrs/week
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450 hrs = total for whole term
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$428.57/wk, paid bi-weekly
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$6,000 = total living stipend for whole term
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$1,824.07 = Education Award upon successful completion of service
1 Year Position
September 5, 2023 - August 23, 2024
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35 hrs/wk, increasing to 40 hrs/wk in summer
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1700 hrs = total for whole term
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$450.98/week, paid bi-weekly
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$23,000 = total living stipend for whole term
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$6,895 = estimate Education Award upon successful completion of service
AmeriCorps
Additional Benefits
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Learn more about the AmeriCorps Education Award mentioned above. You can use the award to repay qualified student loans and to pay current educational expenses at eligible institutions of higher education and training programs. (Award Amounts)
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Gain professional skills and explore career options!
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Make a difference in the community
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Be a part of a dedicated service team
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Opportunity for student loan forbearance
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Employee Assistant Program includes phone/text/video call counselor service and other resources
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Optional health insurance (1 year/1700 hr positions only)
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You may be eligible for AmeriCorps child care public assistance
Overview
The Environmental Educator will gain educator skills and explore career options as they assist with all aspects of Environmental Education Programs for schools, summer camps, and/or community groups and general public. This will include program planning design, promotion, teaching and evaluation. Educators also will assist with all aspects of volunteer recruitment, training and scheduling for the programs.
Responsibilities
Programming:
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Assist with planning, scheduling, teaching, and general supervision of existing programs and events for K-12 students and for all ages of community members
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Design and implement new programs for different age groups
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Teach programs with live education animals
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Complete program and event evaluations
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Keep detailed records of program types and attendance numbers for grant purposes
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Use general budgetary and financial policies and procedure to assess feasibility of programs and events
Program Marketing:
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Assist in designing and creating publicity for educational programs and events
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Assist in distribution of publicity for upcoming events, programs, and volunteer opportunities
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Assist with website and social media to promote programs and events
Volunteer Recruitment and Management:
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Assist with recruitment, training, and evaluation of nonpaid, non-AmeriCorps volunteers who assist with environmental education programs for K-12 students
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Assist with scheduling and supervision of volunteers
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Make sure appropriate records of volunteer hours are kept
Myrick Park Center Operations:
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Engage visitors to meet their needs, interests, or curiosity about the Center and advance the Center’s Mission
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Assist with facility-related needs for education programs and nature center operations
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Ensure Myrick Park Center and Environmental Education Program policies and safety procedures are followed
Capstone Project:
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1700 hour AmeriCorps Members will have the opportunity to develop a significant program series or select a project that will leave a lasting contribution within their program area, the department, or the organization.
Qualifications
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Teaching experience with ages 3 – 14, a plus
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Experience in outdoor recreation, a plus
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Comfortable with learning how to care for and handle live education animals including amphibians, reptiles, small mammals, birds and invertebrates
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Willing to learn and implement teaching strategies for diversity, equity and inclusion
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At least 18 years of age
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Passionate about environmental causes and being a part of the community surrounding environmental service
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Willingness to learn various conservation practices or land management techniques
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Dependable; able to fulfill commitment to term of service
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Prepared to undergo a criminal background check