Description: Teach local ecology and activities to develop a sense of community and connection to the natural world at Galena Creek Regional Park. Lead activities to help campers to discover local animals, plants, birds, fish, rocks, and cultural history through hands-on games, hikes, guided activities, and special guests. Counselors will help campers to explore area parks, make friends, do Learn & Serve projectslike helping prevent wildfiresand still get time to watch the clouds go by! Each week will have a different theme, listed below. Campers ages 8-12 will be divided into groups of 12-15. Teach Monday Friday for 10 weeks, plus upfront training.
Compensation: This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend of $3,510 for the season. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members bi-monthly throughout the entire season. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service, members shall receive an additional education award in the amount of $1,250 that can be used for paying off student loans, or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Timeline: June 7, 2010 August 27, 2010 Location: Reno, NV Qualifications: Outdoor school experience preferred; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Background working with elementary aged children and/or in natural history; College degree preferred in education or the natural sciences, First aid & CPR certification preferred; Campfire skills (song leading, guitar, story telling) desirable; Enthusiasm! A first aid/CPR course will be offered June 5th & 6th on site, if you are not able to get these items completed before June 7th. Session Themes: June 21-June 25 Becoming a Naturalist June 28-July 2 Geology, Paleontology, and Archaeology July 6-July 9 Weather and Climate Studies* July 12-July 16 Earth Warriors July 19-July 23 Arts and Theatre July 26-July 30 Forest Ecology August 2-6 Wet and Wild Water Ecology August 9-13 Animal Adventures August 16-20 Voyager EarthEcosystems of the World August 23-27 Wilderness Survival and Outdoor Adventure Americorps Qualifications: To qualify, you must be at least 17 years of age and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED (or be willing to achieve this before using education award). For a complete position description please visit our website at www.TheGreatBasinInstitute.org. To Apply: Step 1: Register at the Americorps website by clicking here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=35833 and the click Apply. Step 2: Once registered login and complete the application. Step 3: Click the Search Listings link and search for program name: Nevada Conservation Corps Step 4: Click on the appropriate position and finally hit the Apply Now button at the bottom of the listing. Please direct all questions regarding the application process to Bridget Walden at bwal...@gbinstitute.org or 775-674-5496. These AmeriCorps positions are made possible by a generous grant from Nevada Volunteers. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex. Person with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
