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Environmental Educator in northern Winnebago County
 
 
 
Nature at the Confluence Position Responsibilities: Assist with a variety of tasks including: • Assist with NATC programs as needed – working with school children, and adults. • Meet and greet visitors to NATC. • Work with volunteers, develop volunteer work days • Maintain trails by mowing, clearing and trail making • Assist with administrative tasks as needed. • Grounds keeping, garden and building care and maintenance. • You may become involved with researching nature-based topics, writing blogs, planning and executing social media, program planning for NATC. • Habitat restoration, seed collection and other natural resource tasks. Skills Desired: A good candidate will offer the following skills/attributes: • Ability to communicate clearly (written and verbal) • Ability to work comfortably with, and direct, volunteers. • Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment. • Understanding of and passion for NATC’s mission. • Strong passion for the outdoors and willingness to get their hands dirty. Requirements • Interest in the outdoors and nature • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. • Must be willing to drive Polaris Ranger and run power equipment, such as field mower. This is a 450 hour AmeriCorps position that will receive a cost of living stipend of $4,725 and a federal education award of $1824.07 upon completion of the term of service.
 
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Member Duties : Position Responsibilities: Assist with a variety of tasks including: • Assist with NATC programs as needed – working with school children, and adults. • Meet and greet visitors to NATC. You would very often be at the center solo. • Work with volunteers, develop volunteer work days • Maintain trails by mowing, clearing and trail making • Assist with administrative tasks as needed. • Grounds keeping, garden and building care and maintenance. • Help execute social media, program planning for NATC. • Habitat restoration, seed collection and other natural resource tasks. Requirements • Interest in the outdoors and nature • Must be able to lift 40 lbs. • Must be willing to drive Polaris Ranger and run power equipment, such as field mower.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Children/Youth ,  Environment ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Education ,  Community Organization ,  Public Speaking ,  Communications ,  General Skills ,  Environment . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Environmental Educator in northern Winnebago County
Program Start/End Date
05/13/2025  -   08/30/2025
Work Schedule Summer
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  99
Program Locations ILLINOIS  
Accepting Applications
From  12/15/2024  To  05/20/2025 
Contact Julie Uram
306 Dickop St
South Beloit   IL   61080
(815) 200-6910
julie@natureattheconfluence.com
www.natureattheconfluence.com
Listing ID 93979

       

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