Job Location : Manhattan,KS, USA
KACEE eeCorps Nature Reach, Pittsburg
Led by the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE), the Environmental Education Corps (eeCorps) AmeriCorps Program places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Kansas to focus on increasing environmental literacy for PreK-12 students and building capacity for environmental education in the region. eeCorps works directly with teachers, schools, and environmental education providers to support them in expanding the reach and increasing the impact of EE programming while providing access to equitable learning experiences for all PreK-12 students. This position will be located at Pittsburg State University Nature Reach, which is located in Pittsburg, KS. Serving the Southeast Kansas area, Nature Reach Program provides quality environmental education for all while fostering an appreciation for and connection to animals and our natural world. Nature Reach is home to a variety of animals, which are often used as ambassadors for learning programs, and offers programs featuring their collection of raptors. From summer camps and reading programs to onsite and offsite environmental education programming for PreK-12 classrooms, this program has a huge impact on students of all ages and abilities. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : Some of the activities may include, but are not limited to, taking care of a variety of ambassador animals used for learning programs; develop and provide programming for schools, community organizations, and homeschool groups; plan and teach summer camps, and reading programs; build relationships and correspond with teachers and other community leaders; develop new outreach programming; assist in general operations including but not limited to interacting with daily visitors, working with volunteers, answering wildlife & plant questions, program & exhibit animal care, program preparations and clean-up; assist with other special projects as assigned; attend staff meetings and all AmeriCorps meetings and activities.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Environment , Education , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Education , Communications , General Skills , Environment , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring , Leadership , Computers/Technology .