Based in Middlebury, Vermont and serving Addison County, this AmeriCorps Member position will maintain and protect 3,700+ acres of conserved lands and 30 miles of public recreation trails. The member will inspire and foster a strong environmental ethic through nature science education for youth and adults while inspiring responsible outdoor recreation.

Essential Functions:

 Teach environmental education programs for audiences ages 3 to adulthood, including schools, camps, professional partners, and family groups;

 Co-develop and teach summer day camps for children ages 3-14, mentor and supervise teen counselors-in-training

 Serve directly and side-by-side with volunteers while maintaining 30+ miles of trail. Recruit, coordinate, and engage 100+ volunteers on the trails;

 Directly steward MALT’s conserved lands with an emphasis on invasive species management, engaging volunteers to make direct improvements;

 Serve directly in MALT’s 4-year campaign to increase equitable public access to MALT’s 3,700+ acres of public lands and 30+ miles of trails;

 Maintain performance measurement records for all education programs and lead a strategic assessment of MALT’s currently served audiences, leading to a recommendation for more equitable engagement with MALT’s programs;

 Participate in an Independent Service Project under the guidance of VHCB AmeriCorps

 Participate in all VHCB AmeriCorps Trainings, Service Days, Events, and Program Initiatives.

 Engage in professional and personal development activities and networking opportunities.