Sustainability Curriculum and Program Development Coordinator - AmeriCorps Member

 

Nashville is powered by people of all ages, races, ethnicities, skin tones, sexes, genders, sexualities, religions, abilities, and socioeconomic statuses engaging in service together. This is a city where YOU matter and YOU make a difference. Join us as we tackle the community’s most pressing challenges through service by becoming a Hands On Nashville AmeriCorps Program member.

The Sustainability Curriculum and Program Development Coordinator (Coordinator) will enhance the experience of Turnip Green Creative Reuse (TGCR) reuse center visitors, community members, and partner organizations through inclusive reuse education. The Coordinator will create and implement a fun sustainability curriculum that allows individuals to learn more about reuse and connect with the resources available through TGCR. The Coordinator will take an active role in developing and facilitating TGCR programming for children and adults throughout the year.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about sustainability, art, and education, and have effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with Nashville’s diverse community. Prior teaching experience preferred. Additionally, the Coordinator should be agile to adapt to a changing workload in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment that sometimes includes night and weekend hours. The Coordinator will gain knowledge on creating a curriculum as well as developing and facilitating a program with TGCR's partners.

·      Create dynamic curriculum that aligns with TGCR's mission.

·      Build program kits with materials and curriculum and distribute to program sites.

·      Assist with coordinating Teaching Artists to facilitate programs.

·      Maintain and cultivate new partnerships in the community.

·      Plan and execute events with Teaching Artists to build relationships among team members.

·      Strategize creative ways to increase outreach through tabling events and greater community awareness.

·      Create and administer surveys to gauge program impact.

 

 

·       Communications

·       Education

·       Community Organizing

·       Fine Arts/Crafts

·       Teaching/Tutoring

·       Leadership

·       Youth Development

·       Conflict Resolution

·       Writing/Editing

·       Environment

·       Teamwork

·       Spanish speakers encouraged to apply;

·       Commitment to fulfill a one-year term of service (August 16, 2021 - July 29, 2022)

·       Bachelor's Degree;

·       Valid driver’s license

·       Reliable access to transportation (Members will be reimbursed for service-related mileage.)

·       U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident

·       National Service Criminal History Check clearance 

How to Apply *

Please complete the Hands On Nashville AmeriCorps Application Form. We will contact you within two weeks to let you know if you have been selected for an interview.

Benefits *

·      $6,345 education award, upon completion of service contract

·      Federal student loan forbearance and accrued interest payment

·      Bronze-level health coverage through Healthcare.gov

·      Training and professional development in nonprofit management