Position Description: The AmeriCorps Rosewood Nature Study Area Education Coordinator will be an essential member of the team for this young non-profit organization. This person will develop and implement education programs at the Rosewood Nature Study Area, as well as taking on additional leadership opportunities within the program. This AmeriCorps member will assist in communicating the importance of habitat restoration and stewardship through the development and implementation of environmental education exhibits and events, interacting with Nature Center visitors, and leading interpretive tours of the property.
Member Duties : Develop and implement NGSS based curriculum for the nature study area education programs; Design, develop, and create visitor center exhibits; Collaborate with Youth Education Director to research and implement research based education programs at the Rosewood Nature Study Area. Coordinate use of park and visitor center for educational programs and events; Train and maintain data collection and field study volunteers at the nature study area; Develop and maintain outdoor classroom space; Facilitate service learning projects; Develop relationships with Nature Study Area visitors; Lead interpretive tours throughout the wetland; Create and implement weekend family programs at the nature study area; Daily park closing procedures.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Environment , Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Non-Profit Management , Education , Computers/Technology , Environment , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Community Organization .
AmeriCorps State / National
Rosweood Nature Study Area Education Coordinator
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
From 08/25/2024 To 12/10/2024