Enviro Educator & Stewardship Coordinator - Willowell/VHCB

AmeriCorps; Bristol (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education award

Health coverage

Living allowance

Training

Job summary

Willowell Foundation, in partnership with VHCB AmeriCorps, seeks an Environmental Educator & Stewardship Coordinator to strengthen education and land stewardship programs in Vermont. The role focuses on curriculum delivery, volunteer coordination, and fundraising support for non-federal grants.

The position offers a full-time service term with a $31,000 living allowance, an education award, health insurance, and professional development opportunities through VHCB AmeriCorps.

Qualifications

• Education level required: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in teaching or tutoring is preferred.
• Interest in environment and youth development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver environmental education curriculum to youth.
• Support environmental education programs at partner locations.
• Mentor and tutor youth and support workforce development.
• Recruit and manage volunteers; document activities and recognize volunteers.

Skills

Education

Fine Arts/Crafts

Teaching/Tutoring

Youth Development

General Skills

Environment

Team Work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The Environmental Educator & Stewardship Coordinator will strengthen and scale structural systems supporting environmental education and land stewardship programming. Create a more robust volunteer management program, design programs that connect land stewardship to youth mental health, and help secure non-federal donations for program scholarships. The Willowell Foundation connects people to the arts, education, the environment, and each other through land-based programs. Our programs include the Walden Project, a nationally-recognized outdoor public high school; summer camps; artist residencies; Wren’s Nest Forest Preschool; after school programs; the Monkton Wood Bank; wildlife monitoring; community gardening; farm-to-school; and wetland conservation. We serve local students, teachers and community members in these environmental education initiatives. This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps). The VHCB AmeriCorps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape. Position is Full Time: Requires 1720 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 47 weeks. Member receives a living allowance of $31,000 (pre-tax) for the service term. Member receives an education award of $7,395 (pre-tax). Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities.

Member Duties

• Develop and deliver environmental education curriculum to youth
• Support environmental education programs at locations such as Pond Brook Middle School, The Walden Year, and summer camps hosted at site.
• Conduct research and survey program participants (parents, volunteers) to assess effectiveness and impact of environmental education programs
• Mentor and tutor youth-In-School or Out-of-School Life Supports & Skills for workforce development
• Assist staff with non-federal, program-specific fundraising efforts (limited to 10% of total service hours)
• Recruit and manage volunteers; document and track volunteer activities in host site systems; develop and implement volunteer recognition -Participate in an Independent Service Project under the guidance of VHCB AmeriCorps -Participate in all VHCB AmeriCorps Trainings, Service Days, Events, and Program Initiatives. -Engage in professional and personal development activities and networking opportunities.

Program Benefits

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage
• Living Allowance
• Training

Terms

• Car recommended
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours

Service Areas

• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth
• Education
• Environment

Skills

• Education
• Fine Arts/Crafts
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Youth Development
• General Skills
• Environment
• Team Work

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Enviro Educator & Stewardship Coordinator - Willowell/VHCB

Program Start/End Date

01/12/2027 - 12/10/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

VERMONT

Accepting Applications

From 09/14/2026 To 12/11/2026

Contact

Tasha Ball
508 Harvey Rd
Bristol VT 05443
8028283249
[e-mail]
https://vhcb.org/our-programs/