The AmeriCorps SE AZ Environmental Education Outreach Coordinator, working under the direction of the preserve manager, will coordinate volunteers to help provide outreach to local communities and provide environmental education experiences, will develop curricula that will lead to knowledge and understanding of the values and benefits of an environment that supports plants, animals and human life on earth, will address conservation focus areas by identifying and treating invasive species, restoring wetland habitat and will recruit and manage volunteers to provide the capacity to complete the work described.
- Designs, under the direction of the supervisor, and delivers environmental education and outreach curriculum to be used at community outreach events, at schools, and at the preserve.
- Coordinates the planning and execution of various environmental outreach programs and presentations.
- Works with teachers, chaperones and large groups of children in natural settings on rough surfaces on trails and in riparian areas.
- Performs environmental stewardship projects that address invasive species management, habitat restoration and native species protection.
- Recruits, trains and manages community volunteers to assist with environmental education programs and with on-the-ground stewardship projects relative to invasive plants, native vegetation and stream flow restoration.
- This position does have recurring access to vulnerable populations.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Makes a positive community impact addressing environmental stewardship focus by meeting performance measures specified in the AmeriCorps grant for 2019-2020 awarded to The Nature Conservancy – Arizona
- Engages with federal, state and local agencies to promote the development of environmental education components, on the ground work dedicated to conservation goals, and volunteer participation.
- Develops a program, in conjunction with Marketing Dept., to ensure the approx. 25,000 visitors to the SE AZ Preserves are aware of the Conservancy’s mission and roles it plays in conservation and stewardship.
- Designs and manages the annual Kids Camp at Ramsey Canyon Preserve
- Performs administrative functions necessary to produce educational materials, to maintain data, to provide reports of member performance measure results, to communicate with volunteers, staff and partners.
- AmeriCorps members must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. National or Legal Permanent Residents.
- Associate Degree plus 2 years related experience.
- Experience coordinating projects.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interest in environmental conservation and education.
- Physically able to traverse and hike over rough terrain.
- Commitment to complete full year as AmeriCorps member.
- Must possess valid driver’s license.
- Criminal History check required and selection for the position is contingent upon review of results of the check.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated ability to speak in public forums and organized activities.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong interest in the mission and activities of The Nature Conservancy.
This is a full-time position with minimum requirement of 1700 hours of service and training for successful completion with a stipend for the full period of $13,992 paid bi-weekly. Training will include position specific and professional development training.
Benefits: Medical insurance; $6,095 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of the term of service; childcare coverage, if the member qualifies; student loan forbearance and interest payments, if the member qualifies.