AmeriCorps Environmental Education Instructor
The AmeriCorps Environmental Education Instructor will serve at the Foothills Learning Center and will develop and deliver environmental education lessons and community programs to Treasure Valley students and community members of all ages. They will also assist with organizational details and logistics involved in delivering these programs. Additionally, they will recruit and coordinate volunteers to assist with special events, help with special projects, and engage in service and restoration projects.
Member Duties:
- Educate multi-age audiences through lessons, community programs, and presentations.
- Develop new curriculum; modify and improve existing lessons, and tailor lessons and presentations to different audiences.
- Develop and lead service learning and habitat restoration projects with a variety of groups.
- The member will represent FLC at Community Outreach Events – examples include, but are not limited to: expos and conferences, City of Boise events, and AmeriCorps events.
- Assist in the recruitment, supervision, and training of volunteers, as well as organizing and leading summer camps and special programs.
- Perform some administrative duties related to scheduling and program delivery using tools that will include Microsoft Office, email, Powerpoint, etc.
- Positively and courteously respond to phone and in-person inquiries while in service.