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Position Summary
To support Moreau Lake State parks initiative to educate and inspire the public, foster a connection to nature and maintain our trails for the communities who use them. Access to the outdoors for people of all abilities with the guidance of an educator at a low cost. Our nature center increases patron awareness to native plants, animals, and proper outdoor ethics at their own leisure. We provide a variety of low-cost programs for all ages and abilities to the public.


Schedule
January 20, 2025 - November 21, 2025


Key Duties and Responsibilities
This role involves educating the public, school groups and other community members about nature, leading outdoor experiences and caring for the animals housed in the nature center. We currently have 6 native turtles, 1 tortoise, 3 snakes, and an owl that joins us in the summertime. The duties also include assisting the supervisor in trail maintenance to ensure safe outdoor recreation for the public on over 40 miles of MLSP’s trails. Trail maintenance could include using hand tools or being around a chainsaw.


Goal 1: Education and public engagement-deliver weekly educational programs and develop at least one new educational program per month to help increase visitor attendance numbers per month.


Goal 2: Animal Care-making sure that animal care duties are performed daily. i.e. feeding, cleaning, and monitoring animal health.


Goal 3: Trail Maintenance- in collaboration with the supervisor, ensure that assigned trails are maintained to safety standards.


Marginal Duties


Required Qualifications
Someone with a strong background in outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, wildlife observations.
Passion for environmental stewardship.


Preferred Qualifications
Communication, interpersonal skills, organization, flexibility/adaptability, animal care, leadership.
Ecology, environmental or conservation knowledge.


Hours
40 per week


Living Accommodations
Free housing provided by site partner


Compensation
$400/week Living Allowance


Amount of the Segal Ameri Corps Education Award being offered for successful completion of the member’s term of service: $7,395
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.


Personal Vehicle Information
Required


Additional Benefits
First Aid/CPR
Wilderness First Aid Training
Health Insurance
LNT Level 1 Certification
Mental Health First Aid
$100 Professional Development Stipend
Environmental Leadership Institute
Ameri Corps: Eligible/Required


Equal Opportunity Statement
SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.


Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.