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August 6, 2024
AmeriCorps
FULL TIME
KACEE eeCorps Nature Reach, Pittsburg
Led by the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE), the Environmental Education Corps (ee Corps) Ameri Corps Program places Ameri Corps members at organizations throughout Kansas to focus on increasing environmental literacy for Pre K-12 students and building capacity for environmental education in the region. ee Corps works directly with teachers, schools, and environmental education providers to support them in expanding the reach and increasing the impact of EE programming while providing access to equitable learning experiences for all Pre K-12 students. This position will be located at Pittsburg State University Nature Reach, which is located in Pittsburg, KS. Serving the Southeast Kansas area, Nature Reach Program provides quality environmental education for all while fostering an appreciation for and connection to animals and our natural world. Nature Reach is home to a variety of animals, which are often used as ambassadors for learning programs, and offers programs featuring their collection of raptors. From summer camps and reading programs to onsite and offsite environmental education programming for Pre K-12 classrooms, this program has a huge impact on students of all ages and abilities.
Member Duties : Some of the activities may include, but are not limited to, taking care of a variety of ambassador animals used for learning programs; develop and provide programming for schools, community organizations, and homeschool groups; plan and teach summer camps, and reading programs; build relationships and correspond with teachers and other community leaders; develop new outreach programming; assist in general operations including but not limited to interacting with daily visitors, working with volunteers, answering wildlife & plant questions, program & exhibit animal care, program preparations and clean-up; assist with other special projects as assigned; attend staff meetings and all Ameri Corps meetings and activities.
Program Benefits : Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth , Environment .
Education , Children/Youth , Environment .
Skills :
Communications , Leadership , Education , Environment , Computers/Technology , General Skills , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring .
Communications , Leadership , Education , Environment , Computers/Technology , General Skills , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
Ameri Corps State / National
Program
KACEE ee Corps Nature Reach, Pittsburg
Program Start/End Date
09/16/2024 - 08/17/2025
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
KANSAS
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 08/05/2024 To 11/15/2024
Contact
Leonore Enfield
KACEE
Manhattan KS 66502
6206802665
lenfield@kacee.org
Listing ID
123814
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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