AmeriCorps Youth Educator

KTMB is a private, 501 (c) (3) nonprofit dedicated to creating a cleaner, more beautiful region through education and active community involvement. For over 30 years, KTMB has been working with schools, businesses, municipalities, community groups, and individuals to keep our open space areas, the Truckee River, business corridors, and neighborhoods beautiful for all to enjoy through our education programs, beautification, and cleanups.

Job Overview

Position Description

The Youth Educator AmeriCorps will be an essential member of KTMB’s team. This person will primarily schedule and present Warriors lessons to K-12 students throughout Washoe County for school classrooms, after-school clubs, summer day camps, and other youth programs. The Youth Educator will maintain relationships with the educators who request to schedule Warriors presentations, obtain and upload data from each presentation, and prepare and refill supplies for each presentation. The Youth Educator will also assist the Youth Education Coordinator with enhancing the curricula and conducting KTMB’s biannual teacher training event.

KTMB’s Youth Education program targets underserved public schools to empower students to problem-solve neighborhood blight and other environmental issues that lower the quality of life, health, and economy in the Truckee Meadows. This AmeriCorps member will also help schedule and present field trips for elementary school students to KTMB’s Sensory Garden at Idlewild Park. The Youth Educator AmeriCorps will also have the opportunity to represent KTMB during community events and fulfill other duties as assigned.

Service Location: Reno, NV

Timeline for Service: June 1st, 2021 – August 13th, 2021

This position contract renews for the 2021-2022 term, and the incoming AmeriCorps member is eligible to apply.

Primary Responsibilities

• Implement KTMB’s Youth Education program by scheduling and presenting the Warriors lessons;
• Maintain relationships with educators;
• Track quantifiable data from presentations;
• Inventory supplies for presentations;
• Assist with enhancing curricula in alignment with Next Generation Science Standards and Nevada State Academic Content Standards;
• Assist with biannual teacher training event based on Waste, Weed and Watershed Warriors;
• Execute field trip programs for elementary school students to KTMB’s Sensory Garden at Idlewild Park;
• Represent KTMB at community events;
• Fulfill other duties as assigned

Special Benefits

AmeriCorps

KTMB’s Community Educator AmeriCorps position is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service and will serve within the AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps is your chance to be the greater good! Each AmeriCorps member makes a year-long, full-time commitment to serve at a nonprofit organization or public agency. To learn more about the AmeriCorps programs visit americorps.gov.

Compensation

In return for their service, AmeriCorps members receive a modest living allowance of $3,780, and a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,638.89.

To Apply

Send a cover letter and resume to Caitlin Aitchison ([email protected])

Applications are accepted until May 23rd, 2021. Applications are also accepted through my.americorps.gov. For more information, visit the KTMB website at ktmb.org.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Passionate commitment to KTMB’s mission and vision;
• Bachelor’s degree in education, environmental science, or a related field;
• At least one year of experience teaching or leading youth in a formal setting, such as school classrooms, environmental education centers, nature centers, after-school programs and/or summer camps
• Strong communication and public speaking skills;
• Strong writing skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• Preferred: strong understanding of education standards;
• Preferred: reading, writing, and speaking competency in Spanish language
• Required: high degree of initiative, spirit of service, and a sense of humor