Summer Environmental & Outdoor Educator - HF

Not found for 'AmeriCorps; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Housing

Living Allowance

Stipend

Training

Job summary

Mountain Roots Food Project in Colorado seeks a passionate Summer Environmental & Outdoor Educator for an AmeriCorps program. You will design and deliver environmental and nutrition lessons for PreK–12 students, plan after-school activities, and lead summer camps focused on earth science, nature discovery, and garden education.

You will collaborate with local experts, connect schools with garden and hydroponics initiatives, and support farmers markets and lunch reforms through hands-on

Qualifications

• Program requires some college education.
• Ages 18 to 54 are accepted.
• Full-time schedule for the year-round service period.

Responsibilities

• Design & deliver environmental/nutrition lessons for PreK-12 students.
• Create, plan & lead after-school programs—kids cooking classes & science/garden clubs.
• Develop & lead summer camp programs—earth science, nature discovery, and related activities.
• Coordinate with local experts for field trips & guest-led educational experiences.
• Cultivate & integrate school gardens & hydroponics into curricula & cafeterias; organize field days.
• Transport students using company or rental vehicles, including 15-passenger vans.

Skills

Education

Youth Development

Environment

Team Work

Outreach Engagement

Education

Some college

Job description

Through training and mentorship from experienced professional staff, service members in this position gain practical experience in planning and teaching hands-on environmental science and nutrition lessons in Pre-K through high school classrooms and designing and leading afterschool and summer programs. Programs may include farm field trips, guest chef visits, kids cooking classes, youth farmers markets, school lunch & composting programs, in-school hydroponic and STEM education, and outdoor, nature-based summer day camps. Members engage youth and community members in cultivating school gardens through a full growing season and integrating them into curricula. Members receive mentorship from staff experienced in education, marketing, development, local food distribution, food security, and more. They attend regional conferences to expand professional networks and gain insight into the broader food and agricultural sectors. Members also develop skills in community outreach and engagement to build partnerships and foster positive community relationships. As part of a multifaceted food systems organization, all members serving at Mountain Roots participate in cross-pollination experiences, rotating through various programs to gain broader exposure. Experiences may include regenerative agriculture, education, local food distribution, agritourism, community food security, and volunteer engagement. Members also contribute to capacity building by improving organizational systems and developing innovative programs to better address rural community needs. Up to 10% of time may involve fundraising, grant writing, and other outreach at community events to promote Mountain Roots' mission.

Member Duties :

With mentorship & support of the Site Supervisor you will: Design & deliver environmental/nutrition lessons for PreK-12th grade students Create, plan & lead after school programs-kids cooking classes & science/garden clubs Develop & lead summer camp programs-teaching earth science, nature discovery, botany, survival skills, cooking, nature-based arts/crafts & more Coordinate with local experts for field trips & guest-led educational experiences Cultivate & integrate school gardens & hydroponics units into curricula & cafeterias; organize community garden field days Introduce fresh local foods through tastings, chef-in-classroom programs & other in-school activities Connect farmers to schools by coordinating with food service directors/administrators/teachers & community to advance school lunch reform & bring education into cafeterias through tastings Transport students in company or rental vehicles, including 15-passenger vans

Program Benefits :

Education award upon successful completion of service , Housing , Living Allowance , Stipend , Training .

Terms

Car recommended .

Service Areas

Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education , Environment , Health .

Skills

Education , Youth Development , Environment , Team Work , Outreach & Engagment .

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Summer Environmental & Outdoor Educator - HF

Program Start/End Date

05/17/2027 - 08/15/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 54

Program Locations

COLORADO

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 09/25/2026 To 02/28/2027

Contact

Marisela Ballesteros

PO Box 323

Gunnison CO 81230

9705964135

https://www.mountainrootsfoodproject.org/healthy-futures