2021-2022 Position Openings with TerraCorps
Whether you are passionate about conservation, land access, or sustainable agriculture, TerraCorps is here to help you serve local communities and build professional skills through transformative experiences! Apply to serve with TerraCorps and join a cohort of passionate members taking on dynamic projects that connect communities to the land.
TerraCorps is an AmeriCorps affiliated environmental nonprofit growing a more equitable ecosystem of people and organizations to protect and steward land for broader good. We do this by supporting AmeriCorps members who serve with nonprofit organizations across MA, RI, and CT to tackle issues around land access, sustainable agriculture, and conservation. This year we are looking for (Insert Number) members to join the TerraCorps team!
As a member you can serve with one of our nonprofit partners, in one of five coordinator positions: Community Engagement Coordinator, Youth Education...
Jun 15, 2021
Full time
2021-2022 Position Openings with TerraCorps
Whether you are passionate about conservation, land access, or sustainable agriculture, TerraCorps is here to help you serve local communities and build professional skills through transformative experiences! Apply to serve with TerraCorps and join a cohort of passionate members taking on dynamic projects that connect communities to the land.
TerraCorps is an AmeriCorps affiliated environmental nonprofit growing a more equitable ecosystem of people and organizations to protect and steward land for broader good. We do this by supporting AmeriCorps members who serve with nonprofit organizations across MA, RI, and CT to tackle issues around land access, sustainable agriculture, and conservation. This year we are looking for (Insert Number) members to join the TerraCorps team!
As a member you can serve with one of our nonprofit partners, in one of five coordinator positions: Community Engagement Coordinator, Youth Education...
Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
Jay C Hormel Nature Center, 21st Street Northeast, Austin, MN, USA
The City of Austin, MN is seeking a highly motivated, energetic individual for a full year intern/teacher/naturalist position at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, a division of our park and recreation department. The ideal candidate would be able to start as soon as possible.
The successful candidate will:
Teach environmental, conservation and outdoor education to all ages. The intern will work most often with children in grades preschool through 7th
Teach in a variety of learning environments rain or shine, including our Nature Center and surrounding property, our Sola Fide Observatory, and on offsite trips.
Write and deliver the curriculum for two summer classes. The intern will also assist with writing and updating school and summer programming.
Help care for and maintain the center’s gardens and landscaped spaces.
Handle, feed, and care for all critters, including the Nature Center’s bees and raptors.
Rescue and triage injured birds of prey.
Maintain the...
Jul 21, 2021
Internship- Paid
The City of Austin, MN is seeking a highly motivated, energetic individual for a full year intern/teacher/naturalist position at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, a division of our park and recreation department. The ideal candidate would be able to start as soon as possible.
The successful candidate will:
Teach environmental, conservation and outdoor education to all ages. The intern will work most often with children in grades preschool through 7th
Teach in a variety of learning environments rain or shine, including our Nature Center and surrounding property, our Sola Fide Observatory, and on offsite trips.
Write and deliver the curriculum for two summer classes. The intern will also assist with writing and updating school and summer programming.
Help care for and maintain the center’s gardens and landscaped spaces.
Handle, feed, and care for all critters, including the Nature Center’s bees and raptors.
Rescue and triage injured birds of prey.
Maintain the...
Outcomes
Experience designing and implementing lesson plans and adapting content to a wide variety of different learners.
A deeper understanding of your personal teaching style, strengths, and skill set.
Connection to our extended community of professional environmental educators who make up an informed, passionate, and fun-loving network.
Responsibilities
Plan and teach lessons to a group of approximately 10-12 students generally between 3rd and 8th
Attend and participate in meals (usually sitting at a student table to share the meal and to engage students).
Attend all scheduled meetings, including all Staff Meetings, Teachers Meetings, and other meetings called as necessary.
Participate in pre-lesson educational skits and dinner theater.
Assist in developing curriculum, skits, and program materials for The Ecology School.
Consult with classroom teachers and The Ecology School administrative team to make decisions regarding students' conduct....
Jun 24, 2021
Seasonal
Outcomes
Experience designing and implementing lesson plans and adapting content to a wide variety of different learners.
A deeper understanding of your personal teaching style, strengths, and skill set.
Connection to our extended community of professional environmental educators who make up an informed, passionate, and fun-loving network.
Responsibilities
Plan and teach lessons to a group of approximately 10-12 students generally between 3rd and 8th
Attend and participate in meals (usually sitting at a student table to share the meal and to engage students).
Attend all scheduled meetings, including all Staff Meetings, Teachers Meetings, and other meetings called as necessary.
Participate in pre-lesson educational skits and dinner theater.
Assist in developing curriculum, skits, and program materials for The Ecology School.
Consult with classroom teachers and The Ecology School administrative team to make decisions regarding students' conduct....
Service Description : Green Iowa AmeriCorps operates through the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education (UNI CEEE) in Cedar Falls. The program is looking to recruit passionate and motivated individuals for an 11-month service experience in one of our service locations throughout Iowa. As a member of our new and existing programs sites, you will have the opportunity to create plans in conjunction with city officials, nonprofit leaders and school districts, and execute projects that will greatly impact the communities we serve. The leadership and empowerment experienced as part of our program will be like no other!
Our program hopes to train the next generation of ‘green-collar’ workers through a combination of field trips, presentations, and hands-on learning. Members have the opportunity to build leadership abilities through specific coordinator roles, which will allow each member to contribute their own unique skills to the...
Jun 15, 2021
Temporary
Service Description : Green Iowa AmeriCorps operates through the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education (UNI CEEE) in Cedar Falls. The program is looking to recruit passionate and motivated individuals for an 11-month service experience in one of our service locations throughout Iowa. As a member of our new and existing programs sites, you will have the opportunity to create plans in conjunction with city officials, nonprofit leaders and school districts, and execute projects that will greatly impact the communities we serve. The leadership and empowerment experienced as part of our program will be like no other!
Our program hopes to train the next generation of ‘green-collar’ workers through a combination of field trips, presentations, and hands-on learning. Members have the opportunity to build leadership abilities through specific coordinator roles, which will allow each member to contribute their own unique skills to the...
