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About the Role
The Outdoor Educator will connect individuals to valuable natural resources through guided school field trips, interpretive public programs, tabling events, and other educational engagements. This role involves creating and completing educational programs focused on the park’s unique biological, geologic, and historical features, assisting with stewardship projects, and supporting park events.
Responsibilities
- Creation and completion of educational programs focused on the park’s unique biological features
- Creation and completion of educational programs focused on the park’s geologic and historical qualities
- Assistance with ongoing stewardship projects throughout the park, including Project FeederWatch, Project NestWatch, and wild parsnip removal
- Assistance in the planning and completion of several events throughout the year, such as I Love My Parks Day and Hawk Watch
- Contributing to the ongoing educational mission of the Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center by answering phone calls, maintaining and updating exhibits, and caring for live animals
Requirements
- Members must have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Geology, Biology, Environmental Studies, Education, or related field
- Personal vehicle required
- Ability to interact professionally with unhappy patrons
- Ability to work independently or with a partner
- Artistic skills in graphic design or other visual arts
- Must be a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States
- Must be at least 18 years or older
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or actively working to complete one
- Must be willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check
Skills
- Graphic design
- Visual arts
- Education
- Biology
- Geology
- Environmental Studies
Location
- Voorheesville, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $500/Week
Benefits
- Housing provided
- Member AmeriCorps and SCA Orientation
- SCA Risk Management training
- Sexual Harassment/Drug Abuse in the Workplace training
- Mental Health First Aid Training
- Wilderness First Aid & CPR training
- Project WILD & Project AQUATIC training
- New York State Outdoor Educator Association Conferences/Events
- Hudson River Ecology training
- Leave No Trace Level 1 training
- Professional Development & Job Readiness
- Service events participation
- Health Insurance
- AmeriCorps eligibility
About the Company
- The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on conservation programs for youth and adults.
- Program participants protect and restore national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, historic landmarks, community green spaces, and much more across the country.
- The SCA New York partners with state agencies and non profit organizations across the state of New York.
- SCA New York members serve in 10-month positions alongside conservation professionals, engaging in conservation stewardship projects and education services for the general public.
Equal Opportunity
- The SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.