Place-Based Youth Engagement Member - Jefferson Land Trust

This is an AmeriCorps/Washington Service Corps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled.  Please note: to serve in AmeriCorps you must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Please do not inquire if you do not meet these requirements.

The Place-Based Youth Engagement Member will support our mission by expanding education programming for K – 12 students. Duties include:

• Lead in class programming and field-based experiences.
• Lead nature-based summer camp programming.
• Facilitate family-friendly, community-based education outings.
• Prepare education materials.
• Conduct habitat restoration activities on at preserves used for education programming.
• Recruit train, and lead volunteers of all ages, including high school students.

Monthly stipend: $3,047

Additional Benefits:

• Medical Insurance.
• Enhanced member benefits including access to mental health counseling, career services, and financial counseling.
• Education award of up to $7,395 upon completion of service.
• Childcare and food assistance if eligible.

About Us

Jefferson Land Trust is a grassroots community organization. Our mission is to help the community preserve open space, working lands, and habitat forever. We do this by protecting and caring for properties. Our efforts promote species and forest diversity, healthy habitats, and productive agriculture. Youth education and engagement are key factors for the long-term health of the lands we protect and the health of our community. The member will help us provide accessible and locally relevant K-12 educational programming. They will serve students in public school settings and during field-based programming. The member will focus on improving engagement and social emotional learning. They will also support summer programming and habitat enhancement on the land used for education programming. We expect to begin rolling review of applications and interviews in early August. Visit us online at: https://saveland.org/ or contact host site staff directly at: cclendaniel@saveland.org for more information.