Youth Empowerment Steward: Accessible Outdoor Educator

The Corps Network; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Award

Job summary

The Corps Network seeks a Youth Empowerment Steward (YES) AmeriCorps Member at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, ME. This internship supports education programs, helps expand outdoor access, and strengthens park operations through summer and winter outreach.

You will adapt virtual and in-person programs to serve Deaf/Hard of Hearing and visually impaired students, work with the Education Team, and develop ASL inclusive materials and guides for teachers and Rangers.

Qualifications

• Stewards Individual Placements provides AmeriCorps service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve natural and cultural resources.
• Youth Empowerment Steward (YES) initiative aims to increase access to the outdoors for all Americans.
• YES position collaborates with Acadia Education team to improve accessibility for Deaf/Hard of Hearing and visually impaired students.

Responsibilities

• Review program outlines and shadow a variety of park field trips, virtual programs, and school outreach programs.
• Attend park-led trainings with the K-12 Education Team.
• Learn studio set-up, program software, and practice four key programs.
• Co-facilitate in-person and virtual educational programming.
• Lead facilitation of various in-person and virtual educational programming.
• Research best practices and ASL services for virtual platforms.

Job description

The Corps Network seeks a Youth Empowerment Steward (YES) AmeriCorps Member at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, ME. This internship supports education programs, helps expand outdoor access, and strengthens park operations through summer and winter outreach.

You will adapt virtual and in-person programs to serve Deaf/Hard of Hearing and visually impaired students, work with the Education Team, and develop ASL inclusive materials and guides for teachers and Rangers.