Eecorps Environmental Educator - Bluff Lake

eeCorps Environmental Educator - Bluff Lake

Led by the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE), the Environmental Education Corps (eeCorps) AmeriCorps Program places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Colorado to focus on increasing environmental literacy for PreK-12 students and implementing the goals outlined in the Colorado Environmental Education Plan. This position will be located at Bluff Lake Nature Center (BLNC) in Denver, CO.

BLNC is a nonprofit agency that owns and manages a unique urban wildlife refuge and outdoor classroom in Denver. Through experiential and environmental education, environmental stewardship, and community engagement, BLNC is committed to educational equity and making nature accessible to all. The Environmental Educator will serve together with the Education Team to participate in community outreach, assist with social media and marketing, and facilitate programs.

These programs include field trips, the Outdoor Explorers homeschool enrichment program, a 10-week summer camp, after school programs, family programs, scout trips, and other partner events held year-round. There may be opportunities to help develop programs or curriculum. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : •Facilitate on-site and off-site programs.

This includes field trips, the Outdoor Explorers homeschool enrichment program, summer camp, after school, family programs, scout trips, birthday parties, and partner events. •Evaluate education programs using assessment data from students, teacher/student feedback, current best practices in pedagogy and science standards, as well as observations and first-hand teaching experience •Assist staff with social media content creation and marketing efforts •Support relationships with schools and community partners •Serve with staff to review and develop curriculum and programs •Track progress and collect evaluation data for the program's performance measures •Attend all required eeCorps/AmeriCorps orientations, meetings, and trainings •Complete and submit all necessary eeCorps paperwork and reports by predetermined deadlines •Some local travel required and occasional statewide travel possible

Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Environment , Education , Children/Youth .

Skills :

General Skills , Communications , Teaching/Tutoring , Leadership , Environment , Public Speaking , Youth Development , Education .