PCEI: FLC Environmental Education Instructor

Not found for 'AmeriCorps; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Education Award

Loan Forbearance

Health Insurance

Childcare Allowance

Professional Development

Job summary

AmeriCorps State/National program in Idaho seeks an Environmental Education Instructor to develop lessons, lead community programs, and coordinate volunteers. You’ll support multi-age audiences through curriculum development, events, and habitat restoration projects with partners like FLC.

Applicants should be able to work full-time, pass a background check, and commit to the term while engaging youth and adults in STEM and environmental awareness activities.

Qualifications

• Commitment to full term of service and eligibility for AmeriCorps.
• Ability to engage diverse audiences including youth and adults.
• Interest in environmental education and STEM content.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver environmental education lessons and community programs.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers for events and projects.
• Assist with program logistics, scheduling, and data entry using basic tools.

Skills

Education

Leadership

Public Speaking

Teaching/Tutoring

Youth Development

Team Work

Environment

Education

Some college

Job description

ENGAGE AND EDUCATE COMMUNITY MEMBERS & STUDENTS IN THE BOISE FOOTHILLS ECOSYSTEM! In this position, the AmeriCorps member will develop & deliver environmental education lessons & community programs to Treasure Valley students & community members. They will also assist w/organizational details & logistics involved in delivering these programs. Additionally, they will recruit & coordinate volunteers to assist w/special events, help w/special projects, & engage in service & restoration projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident
• Must possess high school diploma/equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving award
• Must be fluent in English
• Must be able to commit to full term of service
• Must successfully pass fingerprint criminal history background check

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Minimum 1-yr experience teaching children
• interest in/enthusiasm for working w/youth & adults
• Experience w/environmental education/STEM content knowledge preferred
• Communicate w/clarity & conciseness to individuals/groups
• convey respect, assistance & resourcefulness in a friendly manner
• Maintain flexible schedule
• maintain prompt & regular attendance
• Complete assignments in timely fashion
• perform all essential & marginal functions w/or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to successfully pass City of Boise background check & City of Boise online Defensive Driver Training
• Will need to be able to drive City vehicle
• Will be required to complete First Aid/CPR cert course

MEMBER BENEFITS:

• A taxable, monthly living allowance ($22,200/11-month,1700-hr member, paid over the term of service)
• An education award of $7,395 upon successful completion of term of service
• Loan forbearance
• Basic medical insurance
• Childcare allowance for those who qualify
• Professional development, trainings & networking opportunities

Qualified individuals w/disabilities & those from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Member Duties :

In this position, the AmeriCorps member will educate multi-age audiences through lessons, community programs & presentations. They will develop new curriculum; modify/improve existing lessons, & tailor lessons/presentations to different audiences. They will develop & lead service learning & habitat restoration projects w/a variety of groups. The member will represent FLC at Community Outreach Events–examples include: expos & conferences, City of Boise events, & AmeriCorps events. This position includes assisting in the recruitment, supervision & training of volunteers, organizing & leading summer camps/special programs, & assisting in on-site programs like our after school & preschool programs. The member will be expected to perform some administrative duties related to scheduling & program delivery using tools that will include Microsoft Office, email, Powerpoint, etc. They will be expected to positively & courteously respond to phone & in person inquiries while in service.

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
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Youth Development
• General Skills
• Environment
• Team Work

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

PCEI: FLC Environmental Education Instructor

Program Start/End Date

10/01/2026 - 08/31/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 20 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

IDAHO

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 09/22/2026 To 10/01/2026

Contact

Courtney Warner
1040 Rodeo Dr
Moscow ID 83843
2088821444