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SUMMARY Environmental Education Fellows are key members of the Dunes Learning Center team and are responsible for providing meaningful experiences for children and adults regarding the diversity of ecosystems and cultural history of the Indiana Dunes all year long. They help students create connections, build confidence, and develop a sense of place by providing opportunities to explore, ask questions, reflect and work together as a team. The Post-Graduate Fellowship program provides an opportunity for next generation leaders to receive training and coaching to develop their naturalist, outdoor education, and resource interpretation skills and techniques. Fellows often work in pairs during the summer to give each the opportunity to shadow peers and provide/receive feedback. During the school year, Fellows have opportunities to extend their professional development through workshops, in-services, and shadowing National Park Service staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES ● Prepare for and lead...

SUMMARY Our outdoor overnight programs provide a critical and beneficial connection to nature for learners of all ages—inspiring curiosity, scientific literacy, and environmental stewardship. Our internship program offers training and professional development to set you up for success. Communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity are developed and practiced at camp. Supervising campers, engaging in decision-making, managing behavior, and being a role model are all necessary skills for strong leaders. Cabin Leaders help students create connections, build confidence, and develop a sense of place by providing opportunities to explore, ask questions, reflect, and work together as a team. They facilitate the evening programs (campfire, group games, night hike, ice cream social, etc), lead meal and flag raising activities, and provide overnight supervision of campers throughout the week. QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for the...

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) AmeriCorps promotes healthy, active, and environmentally aware communities by enhancing park land, enriching educational opportunities, increasing volunteerism, and improving community outreach. The member positions provide opportunities to build connections within the Montana outdoor recreation and education communities and serve under The Big Sky.   As a Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks AmeriCorps member, you will likely spend time: ·         Bringing outdoor classroom lessons to life for children and adults, ·         Honing your interpretive skills as you develop a trail guide, an interpretive sign, or present a campfire presentation ·         Instilling a sense of stewardship in local community members as you organize volunteer events and promote volunteer opportunities Undergoing the experience of a lifetime as you share your skills and abilities with Montana FWP, the local community and the nation through AmeriCorps