Regional Park Educator - AmeriCorps & Free Housing

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

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Health Insurance

Free housing provided

Descripción de la vacante

Student Conservation Association (SCA) in New York City invites applicants for an Individual Placement - Regional Educator. You will travel to different NYC state parks leading family-friendly programs, school field trips, and public events, highlighting urban ecosystems with a dedicated team.

You will join an AmeriCorps program, live in provided housing, and support education services across multiple parks, with travel between sites and a dynamic schedule that includes weekends and evenings.

Formación

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Comfortable with operating state vehicles.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 hours between sites each day.
• Housing provided at Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve.
• Able to lift 30 lbs and work outdoors in all weather.
• Enjoy working with children and diverse groups.
• Willing to work a varied schedule including weekends and nights.
• Eligible for AmeriCorps service (citizen or national, 18+, HS diploma or equivalent).

Responsabilidades

• Assist educators in planning, setting up, teaching, and evaluating in-person programs and workshops.
• Design educational content for multiple digital platforms (social media, exhibits, signs).
• Plan and implement a lasting impact project at an NYC region state park.
• Assist with material transport and inventory organization.
• Support maple syrup production and education activities.
• Conduct field research to support education programs and wildlife surveys.
• Spend at least one day monthly with the Stewardship Team removing invasives.
• Collaborate with teams to support program delivery and community outreach.

Descripción del empleo

Student Conservation Association (SCA) in New York City invites applicants for an Individual Placement - Regional Educator. You will travel to different NYC state parks leading family-friendly programs, school field trips, and public events, highlighting urban ecosystems with a dedicated team.

You will join an AmeriCorps program, live in provided housing, and support education services across multiple parks, with travel between sites and a dynamic schedule that includes weekends and evenings.