Opportunity summary
Term length
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2/16/2025 - 8/15/2025
Application window
11/15/2024 - 12/31/2024
Location
Morrison, Colorado
Hourly pay equivalent
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$11.66
Project summary
Led by the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE), the Environmental Education Corps (eeCorps) AmeriCorps Program places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Colorado to focus on increasing environmental literacy for PreK-12 students and implementing the goals outlined in the Colorado Environmental Education Plan. eeCorps works directly with teachers, schools, and environmental education providers to support them in expanding reach and increasing impact of EE programming.
Opportunity description
The Education Programs Assistant will assist with developing new camp lesson plans and education programs and enhance and lead existing school and camp education programs to maximize their impact and reach.
Benefits
- Education benefit
- Workforce credential or certificate
- Mental and behavioral health benefits
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
Ability to lead education programs on outdoor paved and gravel trails up to three miles in length and in other outdoor settings for up to four hours in variable weather conditions. Able to carry/lift bins filled with rocks, fossils, and other program supplies (max 30 lbs); assistance is available if this is a concern. Commitment to equity and inclusivity in education. People person willing to engage with children, families, and adults.
Preferred qualifications
Age 18+ required, age 21+ preferred. 2-year associate degree or 4-year bachelor's degree in science or education preferred; coursework in geology, paleontology, and earth science is a bonus. Proficiency in Spanish is preferred. 1+ years of inquiry-based education program delivery experience with school & family audiences, preferably in an outdoor or non-profit setting. Excellent public speaking skills. Friendly and outgoing demeanor. Organized and attentive to detail. Team-oriented.
