White Pine & Americorps Nature-Based Intervention Initiative

AmeriCorps; York (ME); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education award

Living allowance

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps member with White Pine program will deliver nature-based lessons to diverse ages and collaborate with schools, libraries, and land trusts. The role includes leadership in community engagement, training opportunities, and contributing to a digital resource database.

Participants will engage in all-weather forest school and after-school clubs, with a focus on program improvement and professional development through trainings and conferences.

Qualifications

• Age 18+ with no upper age limit.
• Willing to work in multiple settings (schools, senior centers, libraries) and outdoors in varying weather.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse community partners and lead engagement programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nature-based lesson plans for children and seniors.
• Support all-weather forest school and after-school nature clubs.
• Develop and share resources with community partners and mentors.
• Participate in trainings and reflect on personal and program improvement.

Job description

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

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

Terms

Car recommended .

Service Areas

• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth
• Environment .

Skills

None

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

White Pine & Americorps Nature-Based Intervention Initiative

Program Start/End Date

09/14/2026 - 09/13/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

MAINE

Accepting Applications

From 09/01/2026 To 09/30/2026

Contact

Heather Campbell 170 Cider Hill Rd York ME 03909 207-361-1911