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LEAP MT Summer Outdoor Educator
 
 
 
This position is part of the Lyndon Economic opportunity AmeriCorps Program (LEAP). LEAP is a national service program that places AmeriCorps members with non-profit organizations throughout the Northeast Kingdom (NEK) of Vermont and surrounding areas to support those organizations in building capacity and expanding their educational and/or environmental services that many communities rely on. LEAP supports members in their path to educational and career attainment through direct service, on-going trainings, and professional development opportunities offered during the service year. The Fairbanks' mission is to inspire appreciation for our place in the natural world and to motivate our stewardship of a healthy planet. The goals of this position are to inspire children about the natural world through direct service. This service includes instruction on specific subjects as laid out by the Director of Education and the Director of EarthWalk-Fairbanks.
 
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Member Duties : The member will serve with the Director of EarthWalk-Fairbanks programs, in the planning, preparation and implementation of, 5 weeks of Forest Camps, and assisting with a 1 week Teacher Training Course, at the Fairbanks Museum Nature Preserve, in Danville, VT. General duties will include mentoring children in hands-on learning experiences rooted in nature and community-building, guiding them towards healthy, meaningful lives in leadership and land stewardship. Specific duties include: -Collaborating with the Director to offer outdoor education experiences during Summer Camp for local youth -Creating a safe, meaningful outdoor learning experience at Summer Camp (ages 6 to 12) and Forest Stewards (ages 13 to 15) -Planning activities and mentoring children in nature exploration -Supporting healthy leadership development in the Mentors-in-Training -Planning and creating stewardship projects with campers, such as trail maintenance and building footbridges
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Housing . 
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Community Outreach ,  Education ,  Environment . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Youth Development ,  Environment ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Fine Arts/Crafts ,  Team Work ,  Education ,  Leadership . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
LEAP MT Summer Outdoor Educator
Program Start/End Date
06/09/2025  -   08/15/2025
Work Schedule Summer
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  17    Maximum:  None
Program Locations VERMONT  
Accepting Applications
From  04/15/2025  To  06/15/2025 
Contact Hannah Nelson
1001 College Rd
Lyndonville   VT   05851
8026266638
hannah.nelson@vermontstate.edu
leapinthenek.com
Listing ID 126346

       

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