NYC Regional Park Educator | AmeriCorps | Free Housing

Student Conservation Association; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free housing provided

Health Insurance

AmeriCorps orientation

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) in New York City seeks a dedicated AmeriCorps member to lead conservation education programs across urban state parks, including toddler story times, bird walks, and fishing clinics. You will travel to multiple parks and collaborate with educators to engage diverse audiences.

This 10-month regional placement provides free housing on Staten Island, a weekly salary of $500, and health insurance; you’ll gain field experience, community outreach skills, and

Formación

• Must have valid driver’s license and be comfortable operating state vehicles.
• Willing to travel up to 4 hours between sites once a month.
• Be willing to live in provided housing at a park.
• Able to lift 30 lbs.
• Enjoy working with children.

Responsabilidades

• Assist educators in planning, setting up, teaching, and evaluating in-person programs and workshops.
• Design education content for a wide variety of digital platforms and media.
• Design, plan, and implement a lasting impact project at a NYC region state park.
• Assist with creation and transportation of program materials; maintain inventory.
• Assist with maple syrup production and education.
• Conduct fieldwork to support education, community science, and stewardship.
• Spend at least one workday each month with the Stewardship Team removing invasive species.

Conocimientos

Public program delivery

Event planning

Visitor engagement

Descripción del empleo

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) in New York City seeks a dedicated AmeriCorps member to lead conservation education programs across urban state parks, including toddler story times, bird walks, and fishing clinics. You will travel to multiple parks and collaborate with educators to engage diverse audiences.

This 10-month regional placement provides free housing on Staten Island, a weekly salary of $500, and health insurance; you’ll gain field experience, community outreach skills, and