AmeriCorps Environmental Educator & Camp Leader – Housing

Wiscorps, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing included

Health insurance available

Living stipend

Job summary

The Ridges Sanctuary seeks a motivated Environmental Educator to join WisCorps, Inc. The role focuses on aiding, developing, and leading educational programs during the school year and summer, plus guiding hikes for adults and families and assisting visitors at the Nature Center and along the trail.

Responsibilities also include engaging with ecological research, land management activities, and completing an individualized project. Housing and health insurance are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and delivering environmental education and/or camp programs preferred.
• Access to reliable personal vehicle is recommended.
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality to motivate children and collaborate with staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Aid, develop and lead educational programs during the school year and summer.
• Lead guided hikes for adults and families.
• Assist visitors at the Nature Center and along the trail.
• Engage with ecological research and land management activities as needed.
• Develop and complete an individualized project in an area of interest.

Skills

Environmental education

Camp programs

Public speaking

Guided hikes

Visitor services

Job description

The Ridges Sanctuary seeks a motivated Environmental Educator to join WisCorps, Inc. The role focuses on aiding, developing, and leading educational programs during the school year and summer, plus guiding hikes for adults and families and assisting visitors at the Nature Center and along the trail.

Responsibilities also include engaging with ecological research, land management activities, and completing an individualized project. Housing and health insurance are provided.