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'25 PCEI MK Nature Center Assistant Wildlife Educator
 
 
 
Share Your Passion for Wildlife and Nature with others at MK Nature Center! Participate as a member of the MK Nature Center team in providing environmental education to facility visitors & outreach activities to engage other audiences. Work w/volunteers & student interns on projects benefiting nature center habitat & wildlife. Develop topics for/coordinate staffing of education tables on-site for interaction by visitors. Assist staff w/social media, including Instagram stories & other online learning opportunities. Conduct outreach on behalf of the nature center at various community events; Offer online learning to classes on request. REQUIREMENTS: Must be U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident; Must possess high school diploma or equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving award; Current college student or college graduate with a background in environmental or biological sciences; Must be fluent in English, & some knowledge of Spanish is helpful; Must be able to commit to full term of service; Must successfully pass fingerprint criminal history background check; Must have cooperative manner & ability to serve as part of diverse team; Must have regular/reliable attendance & dependability. REQUIRED/PREFERRED SKILLS: Valid Driver’s License; First Aid/CPR/AED certification beneficial, but not required; Experience working w/children is beneficial; Current college student or graduate w/a background in environmental/biological sciences, wildlife biology, or environmental education. BENEFITS: Taxable, monthly living allowance of $11,000, paid over the 6-month, 900-hour term of service; Education award of $3,697.50 upon successful completion of term of service; Loan forbearance; Basic medical insurance; Childcare allowance for those who qualify; Professional development, trainings & networking opportunities; Qualified individuals w/disabilities & those from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
 
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Member Duties : Our member will provide customer service; develop new environmental education programs; teach environmental education programs individually and with a team; represent the MK Nature Center at outreach events; engage with volunteers for education programs and habitat improvement projects; assist with the care and handling of education animals, specifically a non-releasable peregrine falcon; perform administrative work (time sheets, email, reports, etc.); assist with educational content for social media.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Health Coverage ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Education ,  Community Outreach ,  Environment . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Education ,  Environment ,  Public Speaking ,  Leadership ,  Youth Development ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
'25 PCEI MK Nature Center Assistant Wildlife Educator
Program Start/End Date
03/03/2025  -   08/31/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  19    Maximum:  99
Program Locations IDAHO  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  01/22/2025  To  02/10/2025 
Contact Courtney Warner
1040 Rodeo Dr
Moscow   ID   83843
2088821444
admin@pceiamericorps.org
www.pcei.org
Listing ID 125504

       

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