AmeriCorps VISTA Wetland Facilitator and Planner Thanksgiving Point
About the AmeriCorps VISTA Program: As an AmeriCorps VISTA member you will be able to choose an education award or cash stipend after completing your year of service. The value of the education award is $6,895. The award can be used to pay for future educational training and related expenses or to repay existing eligible federal student loans. The cash stipend is $1,800. AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) (www.americorps.gov/vista) is an anti-poverty program that provides full-time service members to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income communities.
Description: AmeriCorps VISTA Wetland Facilitator and Planner Job Description
Pay Rate $17,600 annual Living Allowance.
Full Time: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM
Do you enjoy a learning and fun work environment? Do you have or want experience working in environmental conservation? Are you looking for a workplace that is collaborative, curious, and works to excel? Then we want you on our team!
Responsibilities:
- Research the methodology and cost for mitigating the wetland area along the Jordan River.
- Develop partnerships with local communities and gain their buy-in on the project.
- Develop a plan for interpretive structures, e.g. boardwalk, observation stations, etc.
- Design interpretation and facilitation plan.
- Test education programs.
- Train Thanksgiving Point staff in program delivery.
Requirements:
- Strong communication, with collaborative approach to the workplace, and ability to give and receive constructive feedback
- Ability to work patiently in high-activity, high-energy, noisy environments
- Experience teaching or facilitating learners of different ages and abilities in formal or informal learning environments is preferred
- Valid Driver’s License preferred
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must pass a background check