Colorado Nonprofit Association

eeCorps Bilingual Environmental Educator (English/Spanish) (Bluff Lake Nature Center)

Program Overview: 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. eeCorps works directly with teachers, schools, and environmental education providers to support them in expanding reach and increasing impact of EE programming, while providing access to equitable learning experiences for all PreK-12 students. AmeriCorps members serving with the eeCorps provide direct service to improve outcomes in Environmental Stewardship and Education. AmeriCorps provides opportunities to improve lives and foster civic engagement all across the country.

Service Site Overview: This position will be located at Bluff Lake Nature Center (BLNC), which is located in Denver, CO. BLNC is a model urban wildlife refuge that enriches people’s lives through experiential education, environmental stewardship, community engagement, and ecosystem preservation and restoration. BLNC is committed to educational equity and making nature accessible to all.

Service Position Summary: The Bilingual Environmental Educator will serve together with the Education team to design curriculum, develop programs, participate in community outreach, ensure programs are accessible, and facilitate programs. This position will focus on enhancing BLNC’s programming for Spanish speaking audiences. These programs include BLNC’s school field trips during the school year, their Outdoor Explorers Homeschool Program, their 10-week summer camp, and weekly family programs and partner events held year-round.

Essential Functions (Primary Responsibilities): eeCorps members engage with their Host Site organizations to develop, implement, and enhance programs, projects, and activities that will create progress towards eeCorps’ and BLNC’s goals. These duties include:

Serve with staff to review, translate, and develop curriculum and programs geared toward Spanish speakers
Facilitate on-site and off-site programs, classroom programs, events, after school, summer camp and field trips in Spanish and English
Evaluate the need for bilingual (English-Spanish) education programs using assessment data from students, teacher/student feedback, current best practices in pedagogy and science standards, as well as observations and first-hand teaching experience
Assist staff with culturally responsive social media content creation and marketing efforts.
Support relationships with schools and community partners
Track progress and collect evaluation data for the program’s performance measures
Attend all required eeCorps/AmeriCorps orientations, meetings, and trainings
Complete and submit all necessary eeCorps paperwork and reports by predetermined deadlines
Some local travel required and occasional statewide travel possible

Marginal Functions (Secondary Responsibilities):

Assist in site volunteer days geared towards families and/or schools (weed removal, trash clean up, etc.)
Assist in organization of paperwork and program supplies

Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual Demands:

Ability to work in outdoor setting in various weather conditions for up to 9 hours
Ability to set-up and take-down pop-up tents, tables, and chairs; load and unload materials onto shelves; pull a supply wagon distances of up to .5 miles at a time
Commitment to equity in education
People person willing to go out into schools and communities and engage

Qualifications:

Spanish fluency
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
Strong communication skills with adults and children
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English and Spanish; computer literate (required)
Ethic of national and community service and a strong desire to create positive change
High school diploma or GED required, college degree preferred
Ability to pass criminal history checks required
Reliable transportation required
U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required
People who have spent time in the northeast Denver area (Montebello, Northwest Aurora, Commerce City, Northeast Denver) encouraged to apply

Term of Service: This is a full-time national and community service position requiring a minimum of 1,700 hours during the year (approximately 35-40 hours/week). The position begins September 5, 2023 and ends August 15, 2024. Flexible hours are required, including occasional evening and weekend commitments.

Training and Support Provided: eeCorps members receive significant training and experience in community engagement, project implementation, leadership, diverse populations, and more. Up to 20% of total hours served may be spent in applicable approved training and professional development. Members will be supervised and supported by Isabel Mendoza, BLNC Education Manager, as well as by Erin Dreps, eeCorps Program Coordinator. The 2023-24 cohort of eeCorps members serving throughout the region will act as additional resources and support for each other.

Location and Service Conditions: This position is based at Bluff Lake Nature Center located at 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd, Denver, CO 80238 (site) and 4760 Oakland St Suite 200, Denver, CO 80239 (office) and may involve service at other locations (indoor and/or outdoor) in the greater Denver area.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity: Bluff Lake Nature Center shall not discriminate against any employee, volunteer or program participant on the bases of race, sex, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, marital, parental, veteran or military status, political service, or membership, participation or association with any employee organization. We provide equal employment and volunteer opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

The Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE) recognizes the value of diversity and inclusiveness to advance environmental education. CAEE defines diversity in its broadest sense and welcomes everyone to the field of environmental education and the Alliance, including but not limited to people of all races, ethnicities, genders, gender expressions, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, national origins, socioeconomic status, religious affiliations, languages, and heritages.

eeCorps Environmental Educator (Bluff Lake Nature Center)

Service Position Summary: The Environmental Educator will serve together with the Education team to design curriculum, develop programs, participate in community outreach, ensure programs are accessible, and facilitate programs. These programs include BLNC’s school field trips during the school year, their Outdoor Explorers Homeschool Program, their 10-week summer camp, and weekly family programs and partner events held year-round.

Serve with staff to review and develop curriculum and programs
Facilitate on-site and off-site programs, classroom programs, events, after school, summer camp and field trips
Evaluate education programs using assessment data from students, teacher/student feedback, current best practices in pedagogy and science standards, as well as observations and first-hand teaching experience
Provide direct service to over 7,000 field trip students between PreK and 12th grade (90% from low income schools), 400 campers between the ages of 5-17, and community families.
Assist staff with social media content creation and marketing efforts
Support relationships with schools and community partners
Track progress and collect evaluation data for the program’s performance measures
Attend all required eeCorps/AmeriCorps orientations, meetings, and trainings
Complete and submit all necessary eeCorps paperwork and reports by predetermined deadlines
Some local travel required and occasional statewide travel possible

Marginal Functions (Secondary Responsibilities):

Assist in site volunteer days geared towards families and/or schools (weed removal, trash clean up, etc.)
Assist in organization of paperwork and program supplies

Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual Demands:

Ability to work in outdoor setting in various weather conditions for up to 9 hours
Ability to set-up and take-down pop-up tents, tables, and chairs; load and unload materials onto shelves; pull a supply wagon distances of up to .5 miles at a time
Commitment to equity in education
People person willing to go out into schools and communities and engage

Qualifications:

Passionate about Bluff Lake Nature Center’s mission
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
Strong communication skills with adults and children
Knowledge of Colorado plants and animals a plus
Team player, enthusiastic, organized, creative, critical thinker, and self-motivated
Ethic of national and community service and a strong desire to create positive change
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; computer literate
High school diploma or GED required, college degree preferred
Ability to pass criminal history checks required
Reliable transportation required
U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required

eeCorps Nature Educator (Wild Bear Nature Center)

Service Site Overview: This position will be located at Wild Bear Nature Center (WBNC), which is located in Nederland, CO. Founded in 1995, WBNC’s mission is to inspire a lifelong connection to nature and community through creative exploration of the outdoors. WBNC serves the rural Peak to Peak region, Boulder and Gilpin counties, and the wider Front Range.

Service Position Summary: The AmeriCorps member serving with the eeCorps at WBNC will collaborate with our education team to plan fun and hands-on nature based programs for K-12 school age children. They will plan and implement creative hands-on full day, half day, nature clubs, and other nature education programs.

Collaborate with our education team to plan fun and hands-on nature based programs for K-12 school age children
Plan and implement creative hands-on full day, half day, nature clubs, and other nature education programs.
Plan and implement existing and new virtual education programs and resources as needed.
Adopt all Wild Bear policies and procedures engaging in hands-on creative programs while keeping all participants safe.
Collaborate with the Nature Education Director and Coordinator to create program curricula, planning guides, and resources.
Take pride in diligently organizing and maintaining Wild Bear’s education materials. Integrate new ideas into Wild Bear’s existing programs and materials.
Collaborate with the education team to create nature adventure enrichment kits for teachers and families.
Track progress and collect evaluation data for the program’s performance measures
Attend all required eeCorps/AmeriCorps orientations, meetings, and trainings
Complete and submit all necessary eeCorps paperwork and reports by predetermined deadlines
Some local travel required and occasional statewide travel possible

Marginal Functions (Secondary Responsibilities):

Welcome nature center visitors and engage them in educational activities provided and other front desk duties such as counting visitors, maintaining exhibits and the gift shop.
Assisting with animal ambassador care and exhibits.
Participating in informal education events, such as weekend farmers markets.

Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual Demands:

Ability to work in outdoor setting in various weather conditions for up to 9 hours
Able to carry/lift 50 pounds-moving program materials
Commitment to equity in education
People person willing to go out into schools and communities and engage

Qualifications:

Three positive professional references
Experience and/or education in innovative full day nature education program planning
Ethic of national and community service and a strong desire to create positive change
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; computer literate
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to pass criminal history checks required
Reliable transportation required
U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required

Training and Support Provided: eeCorps members receive significant training and experience in community engagement, project implementation, leadership, diverse populations, and more. Up to 20% of total hours served may be spent in applicable approved training and professional development. Members will be supervised and supported by Frankie Beard, Wild Bear Nature Education Coordinator, as well as by Erin Dreps, eeCorps Program Coordinator. The 2023-24 cohort of eeCorps members serving throughout the region will act as additional resources and support for each other.

Location and Service Conditions: This position is based at Wild Bear Nature Center, 20 Lakeview Dr #108, Nederland, CO 80466 and service may be performed at various wilderness locations and schools within Boulder Valley School District and surrounding districts.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity: An important goal at Wild Bear is to increase diversity amongst our staff. We provide equal employment opportunities and encourage all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, or any other personal characteristics.

Wild Bear Nature Center welcomes ALL individuals as visitors, participants, volunteers, board members, and employees. We do not discriminate with regard to race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, belief, creed, nationality, ethnicity, disability, or age.

eeCorps Education Associate (CSU Spur)

Service Site Overview: This position will be located at CSU Spur, which is located in Denver, CO. CSU Spur is home to real science and research and opens its doors to welcome visitors to see it all happen! A day at CSU Spur has something for all ages — it’s a laboratory, veterinary clinic, market, museum, art studio, classroom, garden, innovation center…all in one!

Service Position Summary: The individual in this role will support the development, creation and delivery of environmental and water education programming in our teaching lab, backyard space, and nature trail for prek-12th grade audiences and visitors. This individual will support educational programming across the CSU Spur campus, but will focus on creating innovative programming around environmental education, water conservation, river ecosystems, and ecology.

Develop, plan, coordinate, lead, deliver, and evaluate STEM programming for preK-12th grade audiences with an emphasis on environmental education, riparian ecosystems and water conservation. Programming developed can include virtual options, in person, and learning kits for classrooms.
Create a Train the Trainer model to ensure programming developed can be implemented by education staff, volunteers, and student hourly employees.
Support delivery of programming for prek-12 and multigenerational audiences at CSU Spur.
Serve as an ambassador to volunteers by providing leadership and guidance as appropriate.
Track progress and collect evaluation data for the program’s performance measures
Attend all required eeCorps/AmeriCorps orientations, meetings, and trainings
Complete and submit all necessary eeCorps paperwork and reports by predetermined deadlines
Some local travel required and occasional statewide travel possible

Marginal Functions (Secondary Responsibilities):

Engage students and multigenerational visitors through exhibit interpretation, including interpreting procedures, demonstrations, and scientific research happening throughout the buildings at CSU Spur.
Support outreach efforts and school programming as needed.
Maintain classroom spaces, materials, and educational facilities.
Collaborate with CSU Spur’s Education team to ensure programmatic details are organized.

Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual Demands:

Utilize interpretation techniques to communicate effectively in noisy, crowded situations.
Adapt to unexpected situations.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time (accommodations can be made).
Live veterinary procedures are occurring regularly at CSU Spur. Comfort around blood and bodily fluids preferred.
Flexibility and an openness to learn and try new ideas and experiences is highly encouraged.
Excitement to meet and engage with community members including educators, school groups, volunteers, and multigenerational audiences.
Able to maneuver and carry boxes to load outreach materials into vehicle.
Commitment to equity in education.

Qualifications:

2 years’ experience working with children, families, and multigenerational audiences, which may include working in schools, informal education, or customer service.
Demonstrated experience in public speaking or public demonstrations.
Available to serve a diverse weekly schedule, including evenings, weekdays, and weekends.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel)
Ability to communicate with program constituents in both Spanish and English is preferred.
Ethic of national and community service and a strong desire to create positive change
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; computer literate
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to pass criminal history checks required
Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance required
U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required

Training and Support Provided: eeCorps members receive significant training and experience in community engagement, project implementation, leadership, diverse populations, and more. Up to 20% of total hours served may be spent in applicable approved training and professional development. Members will be supervised and supported by Adrienne Sedlak, CSU Spur Education Manager, as well as by Erin Dreps, eeCorps Program Coordinator. The 2023-24 cohort of eeCorps members serving throughout the region will act as additional resources and support for each other.

Location and Service Conditions: This position is based at CSU Spur, 4817 National Western Dr, Denver, CO 80216, and service may be performed at local schools and partner locations in the Denver Metro Area.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity: CSU Spur shall not discriminate against any employee, volunteer or program participant on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, marital, parental, veteran or military status, political service, or membership, participation or association with any employee organization. We provide equal employment and volunteer opportunities to all individuals based on relevant qualifications and abilities.

eeCorps River Watch Outreach Coordinator (River Science)

Service Site Overview: River Science is the nonprofit organization that manages the River Watch Program (in partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife). River Science is based in Canon City Colorado, but the River Watch offices are based in Denver Colorado, at the HQ Colorado Parks and Wildlife building. This position will be based with the River Watch staff in the Denver office. The River Science mission is to provide education opportunities that develop fundamental skillsets targeted at Colorado’s in-demand water professionals. The River Watch mission is to work with voluntary stewards to monitor water quality and other indicators of watershed health and utilize this high quality data to educate communities and inform decision makers about the condition of Colorado’s waters.

Service Position Summary: The River Watch Outreach Coordinator will be trained in River Watch methods and protocols to better serve the high school volunteers in the program. The River Watch program is statewide and services mostly school groups throughout the state. This position will support high school students in our Career Development Incentive Program. Through this program, we offer high school students a certification in our program to enhance their environmental knowledge of the rivers and ecology. Our goal is to increase our environmental stewardship footprint with high school students by offering them a better position in the environmental workforce after graduation. This position will be responsible for creating an outreach event to engage high school students (potential job fair) and work on a sustainable fundraising plan to raise funds for our internship program for these students. They will visit River Watch groups throughout the state to engage with high school students.

Support creation of an outreach event that engages high school students to learn about environmental jobs and celebrate their work in River Watch.
Create educational material to be used to certify students in River Watch.
Be trained in River Watch methods and protocols to engage with students already in the program.
Serve as a representative of River Watch during site visits to groups located throughout Colorado.
Serve with some high school groups to provide support with sampling throughout the state.
Track progress and collect evaluation data for the program’s performance measures
Attend all required eeCorps/AmeriCorps orientations, meetings, and trainings
Complete and submit all necessary eeCorps paperwork and reports by predetermined deadlines
Some local travel required and occasional statewide travel possible

Marginal Functions (Secondary Responsibilities):

Create a sustainable fundraising plan to raise funds for an internship program.
Learn about data and volunteer management.
Engage with students at site visits to further their understanding of methods, protocols and environmental opportunities outside the classroom.
Learn from professionals in the environmental fields

Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual Demands:

Must be willing to attend any River Watch Training events during term of service. We usually host one training annually for 4 days in the fall.
Outgoing and able to engage with high school and middle school students as well as other environmental professionals.

Qualifications:

Desire to learn about and serve with environmental professionals.
Word and PowerPoint knowledge is helpful.
Ability to engage with volunteers (mostly high school students, but some middle school too).
Ethic of national and community service and a strong desire to create positive change
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; computer literate
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to pass criminal history checks required
Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance required
U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required

Term of Service: This is a three quarter-time national and community service position requiring a minimum of 1,200 hours during the year (approximately 35-40 hours/week). The position begins September 5, 2023 and ends April 30, 2024. Flexible hours are required, including occasional evening and weekend commitments.

Training and Support Provided: eeCorps members receive significant training and experience in community engagement, project implementation, leadership, diverse populations, and more. Up to 20% of total hours served may be spent in applicable approved training and professional development. Members will be supervised and supported by Michaela Taylor, River Watch Director, as well as by Erin Dreps, eeCorps Program Coordinator. The 2023-24 cohort of eeCorps members serving throughout the region will act as additional resources and support for each other.

Location and Service Conditions: This position is based at River Watch, 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 and involves travel to program sites throughout the state.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity: River Science shall not discriminate against any employee, volunteer or program participant on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, marital, parental, veteran or military status, political service, or membership, participation or association with any employee organization. We provide equal employment and volunteer opportunities to all individuals based on relevant qualifications and abilities.

eeCorps Outdoor Educator (The Nature Connection)

Service Site Overview: This position will be located at the Nature Connection (NC), which is located in Hotchkiss, CO. The Nature Connection’s mission is to eliminate the barriers to getting outside by providing fun, active, and educational outdoor experiences for youth and families in our community.

Service Position Summary: The Generation Wild Outdoor Educators will engage with the Nature Connection to develop, implement, and enhance programs, projects, and activities that will create progress towards eeCorps and the Nature Connection’s goals. These programs include NC’s school-year programs Learn to Bike Program for K-3rd graders where members will help develop and facilitate this program focusing on building confidence and cycling skills for kids at an early age; NC’s Skis for Kids program for 4th and 6th graders and members will teach about winter ecology and snow science while introducing students to cross country skiing. As well, members will assist with Community ski and climbing programs; youth summer camps; and gear lending.

Continue developing the curriculum for and implementation of the “Learn to Bike” program and “Skis for Kids” programs in partnership with school district teachers and NC staff.
Collaborate with NC staff to develop outdoor and environmental education activities for youth and family programs that meet the needs of participants from a diverse student population.
Provide direct service to preK-12 students, teachers, and families in Delta County and Olathe
Assist staff in developing the curriculum for and implementation of the climbing program for 7th and 8th graders in partnership with school district teachers.
Track progress and collect evaluation data for the program’s performance measures
Attend all required eeCorps/AmeriCorps orientations, meetings, and trainings
Complete and submit all necessary eeCorps paperwork and reports by predetermined deadlines
Some local travel required and occasional statewide travel possible

Marginal Functions (Secondary Responsibilities):

Continue the implementation of an outdoor gear lending program for local teachers and community groups
Provide logistical support for teacher trainings including planning, set-up, take down, and field-based professional development activities
Transport gear to programs using NC provided vehicles which include 10-15 ft. trailers and SUVs
Assist in service-learning projects with teachers and students including trail construction and outdoor classroom maintenance as needed.

Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual Demands:

Extended time outdoors in various weather conditions in all four seasons
Strenuous physical activity with up to 30lbs of supplies transported short distances
Experience with safe bicycle use on/off trail
Ability to learn and perform basic bicycle maintenance
Willingness to self-reflect, change and adapt strategies in order to best support diverse populations of school age children

Qualifications:

2+ years’ experience working with youth in an educational setting
Willingness to expand knowledge and expertise in outdoor recreation and program management
Current CPR-first aid certification; Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder preferred (can assist with recertification costs)
Ability to drive a vehicle off-road, in snow/inclement weather
Experience driving a loaded utility trailer preferred
Residents of rural communities in Colorado are encouraged to apply
Ethic of national and community service and a strong desire to create positive change
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; computer literate
High school diploma or GED required, college graduate preferred
Ability to pass criminal history checks required
Reliable transportation required
U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required

Training and Support Provided: eeCorps members receive significant training and experience in community engagement, project implementation, leadership, diverse populations, and more. Up to 20% of total hours served may be spent in applicable approved training and professional development. Members will be supervised and supported by Anna Robinson, the Nature Connection Program Coordinator, as well as by Erin Dreps, eeCorps Program Coordinator. The 2023-24 cohort of eeCorps members serving throughout the region will act as additional resources and support for each other.

Location and Service Conditions: This position is based at the Nature Connection Headquarters, 397 Miners Way, Hotchkiss, CO 81419, and service will be performed at schools and other partner locations in and around Delta County.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity: The Nature Connection shall not discriminate against any employee, volunteer or program participant on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, marital, parental, veteran or military status, political service, or membership, participation or association with any employee organization. We provide equal employment and volunteer opportunities to all individuals based on relevant qualifications and abilities.

eeCorps Environmental Education Technician (Mountain Studies Institute)

Service Site Overview: This position will be located at Mountain Studies Institute (MSI), which is located in Durango, CO. MSI is an independent non-profit mountain research and education center. MSI develops science that people can use to address environmental issues facing the San Juan Mountains. We conduct and facilitate research, provide educational opportunities, and conduct environmental monitoring.

Service Position Summary: The MSI Bridging Mountains Environmental Education Technician will be tasked with developing and delivering place-based environmental education and stewardship activities centered around MSI’s community-driven water, forest health, and climate-related research and action.

Lead water quality and forest health field trips with youth and adults.
Develop forest health field trips and public event activities and help implement them; lead educational activities at public events, such as Animas River Days and National Public Lands Day.
Utilize the results of the ongoing Bridging Mountains EE Needs Assessment to develop and implement programming recommendations.
Develop watershed health interpretive exhibits/activities related to the City of Durango’s interpretive plan for the ‘forestshed’.
Advance MSI’s citizen science programs.
Teach in-class lessons and lead field activities for local students and teachers in the San Juan Mountain Region.
Track progress and collect evaluation data for the program’s performance measures
Attend all required eeCorps/AmeriCorps orientations, meetings, and trainings
Complete and submit all necessary eeCorps paperwork and reports by predetermined deadlines
Some local travel required and occasional statewide travel possible

Marginal Functions (Secondary Responsibilities):

Assist with stewardship and water quality and forest health research.

Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual Demands:

The San Juan mountains reach over 14,000 ft. in elevation and MSI’s outreach activities involve outdoor field trips on and off trail. Activities may involve strenuous physical exercise, exposure to dangerous weather conditions, travel in mountain environments at high altitude, driving or riding as a passenger in motor vehicles including four-wheel drive vehicles, and use of potentially dangerous equipment and tools. The eeCorps member will lead youth activities in these mountain environments and should understand and be willing to learn and practice risk management in such environments.

Qualifications:

Background in the natural sciences and/or education.
A passion for learning and the outdoors.
Ethic of national and community service and a strong desire to create positive change
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; computer literate
High school diploma or GED required, college graduate preferred
Ability to pass criminal history checks required
Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance required
U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required

Training and Support Provided: eeCorps members receive significant training and experience in community engagement, project implementation, leadership, diverse populations, and more. Up to 20% of total hours served may be spent in applicable approved training and professional development. Members will be supervised and supported by Jewell Coleman, MSI Education Manager, as well as by Erin Dreps, eeCorps Program Coordinator. The 2023-24 cohort of eeCorps members serving throughout the region will act as additional resources and support for each other.

Location and Service Conditions: This position is based at Mountain Studies Institute, 162 Stewart St, Durango, CO 81303.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity: Mountain Studies Institute shall not discriminate against any employee, volunteer or program participant on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, marital, parental, veteran or military status, political service, or membership, participation or association with any employee organization. We provide equal employment and volunteer opportunities to all individuals based on relevant qualifications and abilities.

eeCorps Fall Environmental Educator (Catamount Institute)

Service Site Overview: This position will be located at Catamount Institute, which is located in Colorado Springs, CO. Catamount Institute achieves our mission to connect kids to the outdoors through outdoor education and adventure programing. We serve over 7,000 youth a year from PreK to young adults.

Service Position Summary: This member will lead and assist environmental education programs. Member will support programs by creating content, lesson plan, and materials. Members will serve closely with the Environmental Educator team and director staff.

Facilitate and lead year round programs and summer camp
Support school programs including: field trips, in-school, afterschool, weekend, and 2-6 day overnight programs
Effectively collaborate with Catamount Institute staff to meet organizational goals
Develop and improve program resources including lesson plans, activities, and materials
Regularly meet with the Director of Operations, Director of Education, and Executive Director to review educational programs
Track progress and collect evaluation data for the program’s performance measures
Attend all required eeCorps/AmeriCorps orientations, meetings, and trainings
Complete and submit all necessary eeCorps paperwork and reports by predetermined deadlines
Some local travel required and occasional statewide travel possible

Marginal Functions (Secondary Responsibilities):

Collaborate with Catamount Institute staff to evaluate and report on youth programs
Assist with photography and videography portfolio
Prepare marketing plans for existing programs which include timelines and contacts
Attend trainings and seminars as directed to maintain or attain relevant knowledge and certifications needed to support the educational department
Attend fundraising and tabling events

Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual Demands:

Ability to serve in an outdoor setting in various weather conditions for up long periods of times (including overnight)
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in education and the workplace
Willing to engage with youth, community members, schools, and donors

Qualifications:

Experience working with school-aged children
Adaptable and energetic, quick learner under new circumstances
Ability to collaborate effectively
Ethic of national and community service and a strong desire to create positive change
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; computer literate
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to pass criminal history checks required
Reliable transportation required
U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required

Term of Service: This is a half-time national and community service position requiring a minimum of 900 hours during the year (approximately 35-40 hours/week). The position begins September 5, 2023 and ends February 29, 2024. Flexible hours are required, including occasional evening and weekend commitments.

Training and Support Provided: eeCorps members receive significant training and experience in community engagement, project implementation, leadership, diverse populations, and more. Up to 20% of total hours served may be spent in applicable approved training and professional development. Members will be supervised and supported by Janelle Ross, Catamount Institute Director of Operations, as well as by Erin Dreps, eeCorps Program Coordinator. The 2023-24 cohort of eeCorps members serving throughout the region will act as additional resources and support for each other.

Location and Service Conditions: This position is based at Catamount Institute, 740 W Caramillo St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, and service will be performed at schools and other partner locations in and around the Pikes Peak Region.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity: Catamount Institute shall not discriminate against any employee, volunteer or program participant on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, marital, parental, veteran or military status, political service, or membership, participation or association with any employee organization. We provide equal employment and volunteer opportunities to all individuals based on relevant qualifications and abilities.

eeCorps Environmental Educator (Catamount Institute)

Service Position Summary: The AmeriCorps member serving with the eeCorps at Catamount Institute will support programs including field trips, after-school clubs, multi-week in-school experiences, summer camp, community events/ programs, weekend events, teen leadership experiences, and more. Lesson plan development, communication, and collaboration with education staff are required to prepare for all programs.

Facilitate and lead year round programs and summer camp
Support school programs including: field trips, in-school, afterschool, weekend, and 2-6 day overnight programs
Effectively collaborate with Catamount Institute staff to meet organizational goals
Develop and improve program resources including lesson plans, activities, and materials
Regularly meet with the Director of Operations, Director of Education, and Executive Director to review educational programs
Track progress and collect evaluation data for the program’s performance measures
Attend all required eeCorps/AmeriCorps orientations, meetings, and trainings
Complete and submit all necessary eeCorps paperwork and reports by predetermined deadlines
Some local travel required and occasional statewide travel possible

Marginal Functions (Secondary Responsibilities):

Collaborate with Catamount Institute staff to evaluate and report on youth programs
Assist with photography and videography portfolio
Prepare marketing plans for existing programs which include timelines and contacts
Attend trainings and seminars as directed to maintain or attain relevant knowledge and certifications needed to support the educational department
Attend fundraising and tabling events

Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual Demands:

Ability to serve in an outdoor setting in various weather conditions for up long periods of times (including overnight)
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in education and the workplace
Willing to engage with youth, community members, schools, and donors

Qualifications:

Experience working with school-aged children
Adaptable and energetic, quick learner under new circumstances
Ability to collaborate effectively
Ethic of national and community service and a strong desire to create positive change
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; computer literate
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to pass criminal history checks required
Reliable transportation required
U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required

Training and Support Provided: eeCorps members receive significant training and experience in community engagement, project implementation, leadership, diverse populations, and more. Up to 20% of total hours served may be spent in applicable approved training and professional development. Members will be supervised and supported by Janelle Ross, Director of Operations at Catamount Institute, as well as by Erin Dreps, eeCorps Program Coordinator. The 2023-24 cohort of eeCorps members serving throughout the region will act as additional resources and support for each other.

eeCorps Food System Education Program Assistant (School Food Project)

Service Site Overview: This position will be located at the School Food Project, the Food Services department of Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), in Boulder, CO. At the School Food Project, we are dedicated to improving the health of each student by providing healthy food and offering nutrition education programs.

Service Position Summary: The AmeriCorps member serving with the eeCorps at the School Food Project will focus on food system-related Environmental Education programs. This will include the AALPS and Transitions programs run through the greenhouse at our Culinary Center. It will also include assisting with other greenhouse-based educational programming, farm field trips, plant-based menu education, and food waste prevention and awareness. Depending on member interest, the position can also include hands-on garden education programming.

Food Waste prevention and awareness education programs
Help run student engagement programs to increase composting and reduce food waste in cafeterias.
Plan and manage in-school events that raise awareness of the environmental benefits of plant-based menu entrees.
Run the AALPS and Transitions Greenhouse education programs
Assist with farm field trips, greenhouse field trips, and in-school environmental education events such as Purple Potato Day
Track progress and collect evaluation data for the program’s performance measures
Attend all required eeCorps/AmeriCorps orientations, meetings, and trainings
Complete and submit all necessary eeCorps paperwork and reports by predetermined deadlines
Some local travel required and occasional statewide travel possible

Marginal Functions (Secondary Responsibilities):

Depending on member interest, there is the option to be involved in hands-on garden education for students and staff members as well.
Depending on service member career aspirations, additional activities can be added in areas they are looking to gain experience, including but not limited to environmental education related tasks in the following areas: social media management, digital marketing, event planning, media relations, hands-on cooking education, etc.

Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual Demands:

Ability to work in outdoor setting in various weather conditions for up to 9 hours
Commitment to equity in education
People person willing to go out into schools and communities and engage

Qualifications:

Can do, willing attitude—willing to learn
Team player
Interest in food systems and the impact of food on the environment
Interest and desire to work with kids in grades K-12
Ethic of national and community service and a strong desire to create positive change
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; computer literate
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to pass criminal history checks required
Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance required
U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required

Training and Support Provided: eeCorps members receive significant training and experience in community engagement, project implementation, leadership, diverse populations, and more. Up to 20% of total hours served may be spent in applicable approved training and professional development. Members will be supervised and supported by Evan Senie, Programs and Grants Coordinator at School Food Project, as well as by Erin Dreps, eeCorps Program Coordinator. The 2023-24 cohort of eeCorps members serving throughout the region will act as additional resources and support for each other.

Location and Service Conditions: This position is based at School Food Project, 6500 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO 80303, and service will be performed at schools and other partner locations in and around Boulder.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity: Boulder Valley School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services, age, marital status, genetic information, or physical characteristics in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities. The Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE) recognizes the value of diversity and inclusiveness to advance environmental education. CAEE defines diversity in its broadest sense and welcomes everyone to the field of environmental education and the Alliance, including but not limited to people of all races, ethnicities, genders, gender expressions, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, national origins, socioeconomic status, religious affiliations, languages, and heritages.