23-24 Seattle Audubon Society Urban Conservation Educator Job at AmeriCorps
This is an AmeriCorps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled. Seattle Audubon advocates and organizes for cities where people and birds thrive. Seattle Audubon promotes environmentally sound public policy, operates community science projects to provide a basis for advocacy initiatives, and provides hands-on education for all ages to learn about and enjoy birds and nature. Birds are threatened by habitat loss, invasive species, pollution, urbanization, and more. Hazards in the urban built environment contribute to bird mortality. We are learning about local threats to birds through community science research and teach about actions that people can take to ensure birds and their habitats thrive. The member will support education and community science programs, and all activities will serve to bolster Seattle Audubon’s conservation efforts. The member will serve as the lead for Seattle Audubon’s teen program, Young Birders, which brings together teens who have an interest in birds and nature. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
Member Duties : Significant regular activities include training volunteers on community science protocol and conducting community science surveys, materials and data management, communicating with participants – both active and prospective – via email, newsletters, and in-person, and assisting with curriculum development and delivery for adult and youth programming. Duties for the Young Birders program include recruiting new members, organizing meetings and guest speakers, planning field trips, community science, and conservation outings around Seattle and farther afield, engaging adult volunteers to serve as the “bird experts” and chaperones, and creating a welcoming, safe atmosphere for teens and their families.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Environment .
Environment .
Skills :
Leadership , Team Work , Youth Development , Education , Computers/Technology , Environment .
Leadership , Team Work , Youth Development , Education , Computers/Technology , Environment .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
23-24 Seattle Audubon Society Urban Conservation Educator
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2023 - 07/15/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
WASHINGTON Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 04/04/2023 To 09/01/2023
Contact
Hanae Bettencourt
8050 35th Ave SE
Seattle WA 98115
2065238243
wscip@esd.wa.gov
Listing ID
104527
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