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KACEE eeCorps Great Plains Nature Center, Wichita
 
 
 
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 Great Plains Nature Center in Wichita, KS. Serving the city of Wichita and the surrounding areas, the Great Plains Nature Center sits on Chisholm Creek Park, a nature oasis in the middle of the city with 280 acres of prairies, wetlands, and woodlands, viewable from walking trails. Inside the nature center are exhibits focused on healthy habitats and live animal ambassadors on display, which are used for environmental education programs. Special events, field trips, weekly programs, and outreach provides the community with free, hands-on nature based learning. You will also support teachers in carrying environmental education into their classrooms. Be a part of an important program which 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 : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage ,  Training ,  Living Allowance . 
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Environment ,  General Skills ,  Computers/Technology ,  Education ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
KACEE eeCorps Great Plains Nature Center, Wichita
Program Start/End Date
01/06/2025  -   08/29/2025
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  02/25/2025 
Contact Leonore Enfield
KACEE
Manhattan   KS   66502
6206802665
lenfield@kacee.org
Listing ID 123820

       

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