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Environmental Educator - Bonnyvale Env Ed Ctr/VHCB

Gain valuable experience serving with a team of naturalist educators fostering connections to the natural world through a variety of opportunities, including camps, school programs, public programs, volunteer opportunities, and the visitor experience. BEEC is a member-based nonprofit organization founded in 1991, with a mission to foster experiences that inspire connection to the natural world and its many inhabitants. To achieve its mission, BEEC provides a variety of educational programs and initiatives to create an involved group of community scientists and caring stewards of our land. BEEC coordinates and leads important community-based natural history and conservation programs. BEEC’s school programs use the scientific process, hands-on activities, and outdoor experiences to help students learn about a wide range of life, earth, physical and environmental science topics. BEEC’s youth programs are for the young person who loves the natural world with the goal to foster a love of nature in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. The Environmental Educator will support and help develop these efforts. Position begins May 13th, 2024 and ends August 20th, 2024. This position is Quarter Time: Requires 460 hours of service for an average of 40 hours per week for 12 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance of $6,880 (pre-tax), a monthly housing allowance of $300, for a total compensation of $8,080 for the term. Member will receive an education award of $1,824.07 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service. Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities. To Apply: https://vhcb.org/our-programs/vhcb-americorps/positions

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Member Duties : • Co-lead environmental education youth programs and camps • Compile curriculum and materials for youth programs and camps. • Strengthen the visitors’ experience to BEEC through the stewardship of BEEC property, including serving with volunteers on trail maintenance and invasive plant management. • Participate in all VHCB AmeriCorps Trainings, Service Days, Events, and Program Initiatives. • Engage in professional and personal development activities and networking opportunities. For full position description, please visit https://vhcb.org/our-programs/vhcb-americorps/positions

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Health Coverage .

Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth , Environment .

Skills :
Education , Team Work , General Skills , Communications , Teaching/Tutoring , Leadership , Youth Development .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Environmental Educator - Bonnyvale Env Ed Ctr/VHCB

Program Start/End Date
05/13/2024 - 08/20/2024

Work Schedule	Summer

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations	VERMONT

Accepting Applications
From 01/24/2024 To 05/10/2024

Contact	Kristina Weeks
1223 Bonnyvale Rd
West Brattleboro VT 05301
8022575785
m.watt@vhcb.org
https://vhcb.org/our-programs/

Listing ID	102183


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