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Naturalist Educator - Fall and Winter Term

The Naturalist Educator, an AmeriCorps member, will be an essential member of the team for this young non-profit organization. This person will primarily implement and support the Student Stewards Program. The Student Stewards Program uses public parks within walking distance of under-served schools as learning laboratories. Students engage in hands-on citizen science research with a goal of improved academic engagement and better preparation for educational success. This will include teaching a three part class to underserved schools, developing and maintaining relationships with Washoe County schools administration and teachers, and developing and writing curriculum. This AmeriCorps member will also develop and implement the Student Stewards Spring Camp, a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) camp for economically disadvantaged students.

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Member Duties : Primary Responsibilities: Create, write, and implement STEAM and recreational camp programming for the Student Stewards Camp and school break camps; Write new and enhance current STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) curriculum using Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards; Facilitate the Student Stewards Program; Develop and maintain partnerships with school administrators and teachers; Facilitate TMPF’s Junior Naturalist Program. Secondary Responsibilities: Facilitate other interpretive programs such as Truckee Meadows Trails Challenge and Discover Your Parks walks; Community outreach for the Student Stewards Program; Create new adult education programs and events. Develop and create content for the SSP Newsletter

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

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

Service Areas :
Education , Environment , Children/Youth , Community and Economic Development .

Skills :
Community Organization , Communications , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Environment , Teaching/Tutoring , Education , Youth Development , Computers/Technology , Team Work .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Naturalist Educator - Fall and Winter Term

Program Start/End Date
09/01/2024 - 08/31/2025

Work Schedule	Part Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	NEVADA

Accepting Applications
From 08/28/2024 To 10/01/2024

Contact	Devin Genovese
50 Cowan Dr
Reno NV 89509
7754101702
devin@tmparksfoundation.org
tmparksfoundation.org

Listing ID	107004


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