Watershed Education & Outreach Coordinator - Memphremagog Community Maritime, Inc., Newport

Memphremagog Community Maritime (MCM) seeks a motivated Watershed Education & Outreach Coordinator to contribute to the development of the Memphremagog Science & Education Center (MemSEC) on board The Northern Star (US Coast Guard approved cruise ship vessel) and at Newport's Gateway Center. Gain valuable professional experience in water science education, citizen science projects, volunteer management, community outreach, events, and more. This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps). The VHCB AmeriCorps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape. Perform a key role in watershed-focused environmental education programs and public engagement. Serve the public with place-based, hands-on science information in a culturally sensitive way. Address critical issues like land use, environmental impacts, and climate change. Additional Information: Expect to serve during a fixed Monday-Friday schedule with occasional evenings/weekends and travel. Be ready to serve in a dynamic environment with a fun cast of characters: you may be on the boat with the crew in the morning and then meeting with an important partner organization in an office in the afternoon. Position begins September 9th, 2024 and ends August 8th, 2025. This position is Full Time: Requires 1,720 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 47 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance of $30,000 (pre-tax) for the service term. Member will receive an education award of $7,395 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service. Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities. To Apply: https://vhcb.org/our-programs/vhcb-americorps/positions

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Program and Outreach Coordinator -  The Willowell Foundation, Bristol 

Foster strong connections to the land through conservation efforts, environmental stewardship, and experiential learning. Train in an outdoor education setting with children ages 3-18 in one of our many outdoor, nature based, child led programs. We are a fun and engaging group of folks who support each individual’s unique voice and talents, while providing hands-on opportunities for growth and professional development. The Willowell Foundation connects people to the arts, education, the environment, and each other through land-based programs. Our programs include the Walden Project, a nationally-recognized outdoor public high school; summer camps; artist residencies; Wren’s Nest Forest Preschool; after school programs; the Monkton Wood Bank; wildlife monitoring; community gardening; farm-to-school; and wetland conservation. We serve local students, teachers and community members in these environmental education initiatives. This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps). The VHCB AmeriCorps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape. Members will serve outdoors through all weather in our nature-based programs. Some office time required to fulfill requirements of service position. Members will generally serve Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-4:30PM, but some evening and weekends will be required. As well as occasional longer overnight field trips with students. We are a fun and welcoming group of people who try to create a year of service to meet member’s personal and professional goals. Position begins September 9th, 2024 and ends August 8th, 2025. Full Time: Requires 1,720 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 47 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance of $30,000 (pre-tax) and an education award of $7,395 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service.

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Internships- Birds of Vermont Museum 

We seek self-motivated students and/or recent graduates who are interested in environmental education, conservation, ornithology, museums, outreach, and/or woodcarving—not necessarily in that order! We offer experience in operating a small museum, practice teaching and lesson planning, visitor services, exhibit planning and construction, bird research, writing articles for lay readers, and more. If your school permits, academic credit may be possible.

Our current open internships are in:

• Conservation and Land Management (PDF)
• Communications (PDF)
• Education (PDF)

Please review our internship descriptions then write to us. To apply, attach a letter describing your interest, your resume, and contact information for three references.

Nature Based Early Educators- River Branch Community School

River Branch Community School is seeking passionate, creative, nature loving enthusiasts to join our small but vibrant community of educators! At RBCS we value the vital role Early Childhood Educators play in creating a healthy, thriving, culturally rich society. We spend our days outside investigating all that Vermont’s beautiful land has to offer; flowering meadows, fruiting trees, thick gooey mud, rhythmic rain, deep snowy drifts, the subtle signs of deer and rabbits roaming the fields. This is the base through which we teach children to process and understand our world. If this feels like your vibe and you want to work in an environment that supports your personal passions alongside your professional growth then we could be your place. At RBCS we uplift families and our educators alike by supporting a healthy work/life balance and respecting autonomy while valuing a collaborative approach to education. RBCS strives to provide a safe and nurturing educational environment where children are free to take risks, to wonder and to form meaningful relationships with peers, educators and the natural environment. Our interactions with children are based on the belief that all young children are competent, intelligent and inquisitive beings. Through play and hands-on investigations, we guide each child’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. The ideal candidates will have a love of nature, a growth mindset and some experience working with children 6 weeks to 5 years old. We are excited to support those who are new to the field in finding their place, expanding their own education and forming career goals. Our educators are compensated by a highly competitive yearly salary that is commensurate with education and experience. RBCS is open Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:30pm. We are seeking full time educators but are able to be flexible and work with you on a part time schedule if desired. Our educators receive a daily 45 minute lunch break as well as weekly planning time and team meetings within operating hours. Benefits include 15 days of CTO along with a set week of summer vacation, set week of winter vacation, 6 additional paid holidays, free childcare (after CCFAP), 5 days of team professional development, annual bonus, regular supply of snacks, treats, bagels and the occasional pizza or staff appreciation lunches. We are a close and supportive community of educators who value each other and the work we do and we look forward to meeting you!

Contact: Clara Wootton: claraw.rbcs@gmail.com

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Environmental Educator- BEEC

Join the BEEC team fostering connections to the natural world through camps, school programs, public programs, volunteer opportunities, and the visitor experience. BEEC seeks a creative educator and nature lover, who enjoys serving outdoors and with children, and has strong leadership and inclusion skills. Full time AmeriCorps position, September 2024 to August 2025.

Contact: Kristina Weeks

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Director of Youth Education- Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary

The Director of Youth Education position is a shared-leadership role, working closely with the Executive Director, program facilitators, and all other staff. In this role, you will be one of the guiding voices for Sage Mountainʼs transformative afterschool and summer camp education programs. This role will engage with surrounding communities and will be responsible for overseeing and managing the following: family communication, advising and adhering to all safety protocols, and mentor support for Sage Mountainʼs year-round nature education programs. In addition, the Director of Youth Education will work together with the Executive Director and other staff to plan, develop, implement and expand Sage Mountainʼs education programs, as well as partnerships with community organizations, agencies, programs and schools.

Learn more about our organization and this position at https://sagemountain.com/call-for-applications-director-of-youth-education/

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