Youth Education Coordinator

Youth Education Coordinator

Description:

The Environmental Education Coordinator is responsible for implementation of Great Basin Naturalists Environmental Science Studies at the Galena Creek Visitor Center. The primary programs include developing and implementing: 1.

On-site and school-based environmental curriculum for elementary through high school age school groups, 2. An outdoor summer youth nature camp based in Galena Creek Recreation Area and Regional Park, 3. Summer Teen Leadership Academy.

This position will serve as an AmeriCorps member with the Great Basin Institute and will work collaboratively with the US Forest Service and Washoe County Regional Parks & Open Space. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in environmental and cultural interpretation, curriculum development and visitor center operations while serving at one of the regions premiere visitor destinations.

Compensation:

This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend of $14,000 for the year. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members bi-monthly throughout the entire year. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service, members shall receive an additional education award in the amount of 5,550 that can be used for paying off student loans, or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Shared on-site housing is also available at no cost.

Timeline: October 11, 2011 through October 5, 2012

Duties:

•Implement ongoing Great Basin Naturalists curriculum-based interpretive

programming about the natural, geological and cultural history of the vicinity for on-site and school-based programs for K– high school groups;

•Develop new curriculum-based programs that reflect the natural, cultural

and historical themes of Galena Creek Park;

•Research methods for helping to integrate and implement field-based

studies into the existing

curriculum at local schools;

•Coordinate Great Basin Naturalists Summer Camp, develop weekly curriculum,

prepare materials, assist with hiring counselors and ensure the success and safety of the 2012 summer camp program;

•Develop and coordinate the Summer Teen Leadership Academy, a

counselor-in-training program for youth ages 13—17;

•Help facilitate and coordinate our involvement with environmental

community events and provide environmental activities for the public;

•As needed, staff the information desk at the Galena Creek Visitor Center

to answer phone and in-person inquiries, open and close the visitor center, daily center upkeep, and provide a high level of customer service to visitors;

•Staff the Galena Creek Store, which includes a monthly inventory,

operating a cash register, and answering questions about merchandise;

•This position may require working on weekends and holidays;

•Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

•Experience developing and implementing environmental-based curriculum

required.

•Experience interacting with children of all ages and the public in a

customer service capacity; park and/or visitor center experience is desirable;

•Knowledge of the natural history of the Reno-Lake Tahoe area highly desirable;

•Minimum of two years’ experience with environmental program development,

nature-based field instruction, and community outreach.

•Bachelor’s Degree in biology, resources management, or environmental

disciplines;

•Experience implementing education and outreach programs, desirable but not

required;

•Motivated, self-starter who is detail oriented;

•Flexibility to handle competing and changing priorities;

•Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse public in a variety of

forums;

•Ability to speak English conversationally; conversational ability in a

second language desirable but not required;

•Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments;

•Possess clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license; and

•Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal

resident alien status, (2) must be at least 17 years of age and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED (or be willing to achieve this before using education award), (3) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime, or equivalent of two full-time terms of service), and (4) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry

(NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks.

To Apply:

Step 1: Click here:

Step 2: Click “Apply” then register.

Step 3: Once registered login and complete the application.

Step 4: Click the “Search Listings” link and search under ‘Environment’ and ‘NV’.

Step 5: Click on the position then hit the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of the listing.

Please direct all questions regarding the application process to Bridget Walden at or 775-674-5496

These AmeriCorps positions are made possible by a generous grant from Nevada Volunteers. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex. Person with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.