Nature Camp Educator - Middlebury Area Land Trust/VHCB - AmeriCorps : Job Details

Nature Camp Educator - Middlebury Area Land Trust/VHCB

By serving as the Nature Camp Educator, you will gain valuable people skills, mentorship from talented lead educators, and teaching experience that will help you become a stronger environmental communicator. Previous experience teaching environmental education and a willingness to grow and learn alongside youth is required. The Middlebury Area Land Trust (MALT) works with our community to conserve natural and productive landscapes, and to enhance scenic, recreational, and educational opportunities. Based in Middlebury, VT and serving Addison County, this AmeriCorps Member position will connect over 180 youth with 1,000 acres of conserved lands and 30 miles of public recreation trails. The member will inspire and foster a strong environmental ethic through nature and science education for youth. Position begins June 9, 2025 and ends August 29, 2025. This position is Quarter Time: Requires 460 hours of service for an average of 40 hours per week for 12 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance of $7,943 (pre-tax) and an education award of $1,956.35 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service. Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities. To Apply: Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Connect youth w/MALT's lands and trails; Facilitate 9 wks of outdoor summer day camps; camp runs from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, daily; educators arrive at 8:30 AM and our day wraps up by 4:30 PM; Collaborate with MALT's educators to provide safe nature-based experiences in an outdoor setting; Serve as lead educator for 1-2 weeks of summer camp; the lead educator is responsible for planning, gathering materials, providing structure for camp, and delegating support tasks to other staff; Manage risk in the outdoors, including teaching youth about risk management and opportunities to be challenged and inspired in the outdoors; As part of the teaching team, maintain clean, safe, and quality education program materials, and assist in any administrative functions that support MALT's summer camps; Participate in VHCB AmeriCorps Events & Program Initiatives. for full position description

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

Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Education , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Environment .

Skills :

Education , Environment , Team Work , Youth Development .