Stream Teams United: MRR Education Assistant

Stream Teams United: MRR Education Assistant

Missouri River Relief is the award winning Missouri Stream Team, #1875, whose mission is to engage individuals and communities along the Missouri River in the exploration, enjoyment, restoration and care of the river through hands-on river cleanups, education programs, and recreation. As an AmeriCorps member in the Stream Teams United VISTA project host site of Missouri River Relief, you will help build the capacity of Missouri River education programs that reach youth at Title 1 schools and community organizations that work with low income individuals.

The AmeriCorps member will help build new education programs, expand the reach of existing programs, and recruit and train volunteers assisting with science-based education activities, opportunities to connect with nature, exploration of science careers, and community improvement projects. Also, the AmeriCorps member will help identify sponsors, grants, donors, and partners for building the capacity of Missouri River Relief's education programs. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The AmeriCorps member at Missouri River Relief will help develop and implement an education curriculum for Title 1 schools about the Missouri River that aligns to Next Generation Science Standards; develop partnerships with other non-profits that support low-income families; assist with grant and fundraising efforts to support education programs; develop public relation materials to increase the reach of water education programs; and help develop core values of diversity within Missouri River Relief's programs.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Stipend , Health Coverage* , Housing , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance .

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

Environment , Children/Youth .

Skills :

Youth Development , Education , Communications , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing , General Skills , Environment , Team Work , Public Speaking .