Spring And Summer Community Programs Educator

Spring and Summer Community Programs Educator

The Community Programs Educator, an AmeriCorps member, will be an essential member of the team for this non-profit organization. This person will primarily implement and support community educational programs and events, such as interpretive hikes, phenology tracking, and collaborating with Truckee Meadows Park Foundation's Student Stewards Program.

These programs serve to provide educational and health-based programming to students and families. Mission: Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation protects and enhances our communities' livability through public engagement, education, and the sustainability of our parks, trails, and open spaces. We do this primarily by providing in-park programming and opportunities for community engagement.

The Parks Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization that began operating in 2013. Our current programs focus on improving community health and wellness and developing peoples' appreciation for the natural and cultural history found in local parks. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Primary Responsibilities: Lead and develop the family-oriented Truckee Meadows Trails Challenge (TMTC) hikes and Discover Your Park Series Events.

Create guides and interpretive based lessons for TMTC and DYP programs; Lead weekly Dementia Friendly Nature Walks and implement phenology tracking for each walk; Become trained in thematic interpretation by NAI certified guides; Facilitate community education programs and events; Develop monthly educational newsletters for TMTC participants. Secondary Responsibilities: ¿ Facilitate other Parks Foundation interpretative programs and events; ¿ Research and write park histories and biodiversity submissions for the Parks Project; ¿ Community outreach for Parks Foundation programs;

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

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Education , Community Outreach , Environment , Children/Youth .

Skills :

Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Communications , Youth Development , Team Work , Environment , Teaching/Tutoring , Education .