Responsibilities Include:

• Onsite School Programs - Schedule and conduct environmental education programs for school children; assist in the development of curriculum, activities and exhibits
• Work with our outreach team to lead science education programming to first grade students throughout the state of Utah
• Develop and conduct preschool, home school and after school programs.
• Provide programs for groups with special needs, such as underserved populations, elderly and developmentally disabled
• Community Education - assist with community program development, implementation, and strengthen community awareness
• Summer Camps – Assist in camp planning and implementation
• Events – Assist with planning and organization of special events
• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications:

College graduate; science or teaching degrees preferred
Interested in environmental education and conservation
Love working and being outdoors
Articulate and an excellent writer
Computer proficient (Word, Excel, email)
Interested in pursuing a career in environmental education, conservation or land management
Excited to be an AmeriCorps National Service Member with the Utah Conservation Corps

Benefits:

Opportunity to develop job skills in environmental education and nonprofit fields
Semi-monthly living allowance for a total of 1700 hours (11 months) of service totaling $15,000
Individual health insurance
$6,095.00 education award upon completion of service (to repay qualified student loans or use for education expenses)
Federal student loan forbearance and interest accrual payment during term
Discounts at the Nest Gift Shop
Utah Environmental Education Certification
On-site subsidized housing is available. Housing is a shared living space and with one to two other Ogden Nature Center employees. Private furnished bedroom in large farmhouse. The lease term runs the length of the AmeriCorps program. No pets allowed

Requirements:

US citizenship or lawful permanent residency
 A valid driver’s license and good driving record
Ability to perform strenuous outdoor work

 Ability to make a 1700 hour (January 20th –December 18th) time commitment. This requires a 37-40 hour work week during our regular business hours and occasional evening and weekend hours
3 excellent references