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Climate Literacy Outreach Specialist

The Gonzaga Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment was founded in 2021 to meet the unprecedented challenges caused by climate change. The Gonzaga Climate Literacy project seeks to help teachers and students develop a foundational scientific understanding of the complex workings of our climate, what has caused it to change in the past, the most likely causes of its present changes, and the likely global, regional, and local impacts of a changing climate. Building on that scientific knowledge, the Climate Literacy Project also invites reflection on the larger cultural, economic, and ethical issues related to climate change and the challenge of engaging int he topic. We encourage teachers and students to "make it local and keep it local," and offer concrete pedagogies and lessons for doing so. This service position will allow the participant to engage with the climate change science, its impacts on communities, and solutions to the crisis. The participant will learn about the perceptions of climate change and climate change solutions. This position will enable the participant to have a tangible impact on the lives of students and teachers in Eastern Washington and advance climate literacy in our region by working with the undergraduate students at Gonzaga University as they develop lessons, learn teaching best practices, and engage with local elementary students. The position works with local teachers through the Professional Learning workshops and presentations, and through work with pre-service teachers at the Gonzaga School of Education.

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Member Duties : • Attend all Spokane Service Team trainings and AmeriCorps national days of service. • Maintain accurate and timely reports and timecards. • Attend meetings related to the Climate Literacy Project. • Maintain the materials that Gonzaga students use to teach lessons to elementary and middle school students. • Maintain digital files, communications, and projects in an organized way. • Help Program Coordinator to develop and deliver climate focused professional workshops for local teachers. • Assist Program Coordinator in conducting research to determine best teaching practices • Assist Program Coordinator in overseeing Climate Literacy Fellows by helping coordinate class visits, coordinating meetings, and ensuring lessons are ready. • Help organize and co-facilitate the Spokane Climate Cup, and annual event hosted by the Climate Literacy Project • Assist the Program Coordinator with scheduling field trips and lectures for pre-service teachers. • Other duties as assigned.

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

Terms :
None

Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Environment .

Skills :
Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology , Public Speaking , Communications , Leadership , Teaching/Tutoring , Community Organization .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Climate Literacy Outreach Specialist

Program Start/End Date
09/01/2023 - 07/31/2024

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 21 Maximum: None

Program Locations	WASHINGTON

Accepting Applications
From 03/01/2024 To 08/31/2024

Contact	Brandi Langhofer
2424 E Riverside
Spokane WA 99202
5097893708
blanghofer@esd101.net

Listing ID	117011


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