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KACEE eeCorps David Traylor Zoo, Emporia
 
 
 
Led by the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE), the Environmental Education Corps (eeCorps) AmeriCorps Program places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Kansas to focus on increasing environmental literacy for PreK-12 students and building capacity for environmental education in the region. eeCorps works directly with teachers, schools, and environmental education providers to support them in expanding the reach and increasing the impact of EE programming while providing access to equitable learning experiences for all PreK-12 students. This position will be located at the David Traylor Zoo, which is located in Emporia, KS. Serving the Emporia area, David Traylor Zoo is one of the smallest accredited zoos in the nation. The zoo features a walk-through area where you can enjoy a mixture of native and endangered species, as well as exceptional botanical displays. Serving PreK-12 students, David Traylor Zoo is a year-round destination for nature-based learning adventures. Field trips and camps provide attendees with an up-close exploration of the natural world, featuring live animal encounters and guided Zoo tours. Trained staff bring to life a variety of educational topics from animal adaptations to wildlife conservation. You will also be supporting teachers in carrying environmental education into their classrooms. Be a part of an important program that has a huge impact on students of all ages and abilities, supporting them in becoming our future stewards.
 
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Member Duties : Some of the activities may include, but are not limited to, taking care of a variety of ambassador animals used for learning programs; develop and provide programming for schools, community organizations, and homeschool groups; plan and teach summer camps, and reading programs; build relationships and correspond with teachers and other community leaders; develop new outreach programming; assist in general operations including but not limited to interacting with daily visitors, working with volunteers, answering wildlife & plant questions, program & exhibit animal care, program preparations and clean-up; assist with other special projects as assigned; attend staff meetings and all AmeriCorps meetings and activities.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance ,  Training . 
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Environment . 
 
Skills :
Teaching/Tutoring ,  Computers/Technology ,  Communications ,  Environment ,  Team Work ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
KACEE eeCorps David Traylor Zoo, Emporia
Program Start/End Date
09/16/2024  -   08/17/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  99
Program Locations KANSAS  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  08/05/2024  To  11/15/2024 
Contact Leonore Enfield
KACEE
Manhattan   KS   66502
6206802665
lenfield@kacee.org
Listing ID 123817

       

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