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21-22 UCA NM Nature Park: Service Learning Program Leader

As the North Mountain Nature Park: Service Learning Program Leader you will lead outdoor education programs and support volunteer stewardship in a nature park, rich with plant diversity and wildlife. Assist with the coordination and delivery of Service Learning field trips for grades 3-12. Teach outdoor education curriculum, often connected to on-site, community service projects including trail maintenance, weed removal and habitat restoration. Assist in the training and support of a large volunteer community, through volunteer program coordination, training, appreciation and the development of volunteer handbook. Assist with habitat maintenance and restoration projects in both natural habitats and demonstration flower gardens. United Communities AmeriCorps (UCA) engages members in meaningful service to meet critical needs in SW Oregon. UCA projects improve access to community programs in project focus areas of Education, Economic Opportunity, Healthy Futures, and Environmental Stewardship. Members engage clients in their dedicated service project, and then use their experience to recruit, retain, and support community volunteers. Members serve full-time for 11 months, totaling 1,700 hours for the term of service. Our positions have benefits (education award, monthly stipend, training opportunities, etc). For more information and position descriptions, visit: www.ucancap.org/americorps. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis as qualified candidates are identified. Selection may be made prior to the application deadline. Early application is strongly encouraged

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Member Duties : Coordinate field trips and communicate with teachers about visits to the park Lead youth in service activities Lead students in place-based Environmental Education activities Coordinate and train volunteers Assist with volunteer gardener orientation and direction of work party volunteers Develop mechanisms for volunteer appreciation Facilitate community education through public events, Rogue Valley Bird Day and Rogue Valley Earth Day. Locate and eradicate invasive weeds, without the use of herbicides, and assist with the maintenance of the park’s Demonstration Gardens; caring for annual and perennial flowers, weeding garden beds, pruning plants, maintaining tools and other garden and greenhouse related tasks

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

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

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

Skills :
General Skills , Education , Community Organization , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Recruitment , Leadership , Environment .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
21-22 UCA NM Nature Park: Service Learning Program Leader

Program Start/End Date
02/01/2022 - 07/31/2022

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations	OREGON

Accepting Applications
From 11/15/2021 To 02/01/2022

Contact	Rachelle Mills
280 NE Kenneth Ford Dr
Roseburg OR 97470
4588036653
rachelle.mills@ucancap.org

Listing ID	108230


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