We’re hiring an Environmental Educator!

Do you love connecting kids with nature? Sharing your passion for the environment with the public? Working with a fun, dynamic team? Consider applying for the River Center’s new AmeriCorps position.

The Dungeness River Nature Center is seeking an AmeriCorps Environmental Educator for 2024-25. The Educator will provide K-12 students opportunities to learn hands-on science in a spectacular setting. They will also develop and assist with River Center programs and events for the public. This position is full-time, 8.5 months starting on December 16th.

This opportunity is offered through Washington Service Corps. Members serve 40 hours per week, including occasional evenings and weekends, from December 2024 through August 2025.

What you’ll be doing:

• Visit local classrooms to lead programs and field trip pre and post visits.
• Teach about local flora and fauna, water quality, cultural resources, ecology, and more.
• Interact with visitors in the Nature Center with place-based natural and cultural exhibits.
• Design and present educational programs and exhibits for the public.
• Develop lesson plans, educational materials, and social media posts.
• Implement community outreach activities at local events.
• Assist with nature programs and science summer camps.

What you’ll receive:

• Monthly stipend of $2,276
• Valuable experience in environmental education
• Access to basic healthcare, counseling, and career support services
• An education award of $6,895
• Student loan forbearance and interest accrual payment on qualifying loans
• Subsidized childcare provided by GAP Solutions Inc. (if eligible)

How to apply:

• Send Resume to [email protected]
• AmeriCorps.gov – My AmeriCorps – Home Page

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