Environmental Educator
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board AmeriCorps
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Term length
9/9/2024 - 8/14/2025
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Location
Brattleboro, Vermont
Hourly pay equivalent
$17.44
Project summary
The Vermont Housing and Conservation Board Climate Corps program supports the dual-goal approach to creating stable, affordable housing opportunities while preserving the natural and working landscape, all in the face of a changing climate.
Opportunity description
Coordinate and lead community-based natural history and conservation programs. Engage people of all ages to learn about the natural world. Use the scientific process, hands-on activities, and outdoor experiences to help students learn about life, earth, physical, and environmental science. Foster a love of nature in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Lead volunteers in trail maintenance and invasive species management. Inspire connection to the natural world and its inhabitants.
Benefits
- Education benefit
- Healthcare
- Mental and behavioral health benefits
- Childcare
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
Be a US citizen or have permanent resident status; Be at least 18 years of age upon entering the Pre-Service Orientation or 17 years of age with verified parental permission; Be a high school graduate, have a GED certificate, or be willing to work towards a GED as part of the service term; Has not been convicted of murder or sexual assault and is willing to undergo an National Service Criminal History Check; Available to regularly serve 40 hours per week
Preferred qualifications
Some teaching experience with school-age children; Some experience creating interpretive materials; A strong interest and reasonable understanding of the natural world; Self-starter with strong initiative and follow through; Ability to be creative, flexible and adapt to new situations from day to day; Willingness to serve on some evenings and weekends; Strong communication skills; Strong organizational skills and service ethic; Comfort serving outdoors in all weather conditions with groups.
Opportunity details
Focus area
- Biodiversity protection and restoration
- Outdoor recreation access improvements
- Marketing and outreach
- Volunteer recruitment and management
- Environmental education and training
Work environment
- Telework eligible
- Individual placement
- Outdoor