White Pine & Americorps Nature-Based Intervention Initiative

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Maine; On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Childcare assistance

Education award

Living Allowance

Job summary

White Pine & Americorps Nature-Based Intervention Initiative is seeking an AmeriCorps member to gain expertise in teaching methodologies and deliver nature-based lessons to children and seniors. You will engage with schools, libraries, and land trusts, adapt to weather and ages, and contribute to our digital resource database.

You will participate in all-weather forest school and after-school nature clubs, help find new areas for community connection, and take a leadership role in community

Job description

White Pine & Americorps Nature-Based Intervention Initiative

As a White Pine AmeriCorps member, you'll gain expertise in our teaching methodologies, participate in specialized training, and engage with a wide array of community partners like schools, libraries, and land trusts. You'll develop and deliver nature-based lesson plans for children and seniors, adapting to weather and different ages. You'll also contribute to our digital resource database and participate regularly in our all-weather forest school and after school nature clubs. You will help find new areas for community connection and take a leadership role with our community engagement programs. This role includes self-reflection for continuous personal and program improvement, including the opportunity to attend trainings and conferences.

Member Duties

AmeriCorps members will participate in our all outdoor Forest School, after-school nature clubs, and other regular programming to learn White Pine methodologies, naturalist skills, and more. They will be essential in conducting free, community programming to break down barriers to accessing nature education. This will mean working in schools, senior centers, community fairs, and more.

Program Benefits

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

Terms

Car recommended.

Service Areas

Children/Youth,Environment,Community Outreach.

White Pine & Americorps Nature-Based Intervention Initiative