Wildlife Educator & Community Programs (AmeriCorps)

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education award upon completion

Health Coverage

Stipend

Job summary

The Wildlife Educator for the West Region works in Reno, Nevada with the Nevada Department of Wildlife. The role involves coordinating field trips, classroom programs, and outdoor events to engage students in science and conservation.

Scheduling is 8 am–4 pm, Mon–Fri, with seasonal variations and many weekends. AmeriCorps members receive a monthly stipend of $2,066.66 and an education award on successful completion of the term.

Qualifications

• Commit to a 1,200-hour AmeriCorps term.
• Three-quarter term with varied weekend hours.
• Ability to engage K-12 students in wildlife education.

Responsibilities

• Support field trips and community programming at Oxbow Nature Study Area.
• Facilitate statewide wildlife education programs in classrooms.
• Develop and lead regional outdoor education events and volunteer training.
• Assist with Urban Wildlife Education Program and habitat monitoring.
• Build relationships with park visitors and partners.

Skills

Public speaking

Volunteer training

Program coordination

Job description

The Wildlife Educator for the West Region works in Reno, Nevada with the Nevada Department of Wildlife. The role involves coordinating field trips, classroom programs, and outdoor events to engage students in science and conservation.

Scheduling is 8 am–4 pm, Mon–Fri, with seasonal variations and many weekends. AmeriCorps members receive a monthly stipend of $2,066.66 and an education award on successful completion of the term.