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DeltaCorps - Jackson Zoo

Full time AmeriCorps member position with the Jackson Zoo Education Department under the supervision of the Education Curator. Teach various education programs, on and off grounds. The bulk of these programs will include Zoo Mobiles, Wild Classrooms, and animal encounters. Develop, lead, and evaluate these programs. The Zoo will provide a basic outline for programs and basic materials, however it will be the responsibility of the DeltaCorps member to develop individual activities for each program, ensure that the activities align with state teaching standards, and gather/create the supplies needed for each program.

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Member Duties : Develop educational programs, including Zoo Mobiles, Wild Classrooms, Zoo Camp, and Zoo Connections, to meet the needs of our economically disadvantaged youth population DeltaCorps has determined that the probability of access to vulnerable populations is so great that all members will receive the three part NSCHC: NSOPR, FBI, and required state components (residence and state of service, as necessary) Lead educational programs about wildlife conservation using set curriculum Develop evaluations for all educational programs and lead evaluation processes for all educational programs Maintain or create supplies needed for such programs Provide daily animal care for program animals as it relates to educational programming Assist with public events related to educational programming as necessary

Program Benefits : Training , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .

Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Education .

Skills :
Public Speaking , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Teaching/Tutoring , Leadership , Environment , Team Work , Education , Fine Arts/Crafts , Youth Development .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
DeltaCorps - Jackson Zoo

Program Start/End Date
07/31/2017 - 05/01/2018

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MISSISSIPPI

Accepting Applications
From 04/18/2017 To 07/31/2017

Contact	Elizabeth Stenger
2918 W Capitol St
Jackson MS 39209
6013522580
estenger@jacksonzoo.org

Listing ID	73494


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