eeCorps Education Programs Assistant - Dinosaur Ridge
- AmeriCorps
- Coffeyville, CO
- 28 days ago
Job Description
Led by the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE), the Environmental Education Corps (eeCorps) AmeriCorps Program places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Colorado to focus on increasing environmental literacy for PreK-12 students and implementing the goals outlined in the Colorado Environmental Education Plan. This position will be located at Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison, CO. Dinosaur Ridge educates and inspires wonder in visitors of all backgrounds about the science and history of the fossils and natural resources found at Dinosaur Ridge, Triceratops Trail, and related paleontology sites. We also practice and educate about responsible stewardship of these resources. The Education Programs Assistant will assist with developing new camp lesson plans and education programs, enhance and lead existing school and camp education programs to maximize their impact and reach.
Member Duties : •Assist with leading & updating current outdoor & environmental education programs to expand our reach to schools & students •Develop new environment & climate-based activities & programs for our summer camp lesson plans •Develop new daily themes & activities for our Winter Break, MLK Day, Presidents Day, & Spring Break Camps •Assist with leading environmental education & science activities for above camps •Assist the Education, Camp, & Collections Manager to identify & contact organizations to fill summer camp scholarships •Coordinate & schedule field trips & guest speakers for the summer camp season •Develop an organization plan for camp supplies & equipment •Track progress & collect evaluation data for the program’s performance measures •Attend all required eeCorps/AmeriCorps orientations, meetings, & trainings •Complete & submit all necessary eeCorps paperwork and reports by predetermined deadlines •Some local travel required & occasional statewide travel possible
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Environment , Education .
Children/Youth , Environment , Education .
Skills :
Youth Development , Environment , Leadership , Communications , Public Speaking , Education , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing .
Youth Development , Environment , Leadership , Communications , Public Speaking , Education , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
eeCorps Education Programs Assistant - Dinosaur Ridge
Program Start/End Date
09/03/2024 - 04/30/2025
Work Schedule
Part Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
COLORADO
Accepting Applications
From 05/18/2024 To 08/15/2024
To apply :
Phone 3032739527
E-mail [email protected]
Website https://caee.org/jobs/1092
Contact
Erin Dreps
1536 Wynkoop St
Denver CO 80202
3032739527
Listing ID
122832