Environmental Education Fellowship

Description

Environmental Education Fellowship Announcement

Dunes Learning Center is an equal opportunity provider and does not discriminate.

SUMMARY

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.  

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepare for and lead educational/interpretive programs in natural and cultural history, inquiry-based science, and resource stewardship for a diverse community of students; ages 6-17.
• Maintain a Positive Mental Attitude and serve as a role model for responsible environmental behavior and literacy. 
• Ensure safety and well-being of program participants using sound judgment and applying appropriate decisions by following safety protocol and reporting incidents, near misses or possible hazards.
• Attend program staff training workshops and regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Assist in the maintenance of all program supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Actively participate to support fundraising efforts.  
• Comply with all Dunes Learning Center policies and always represent DLC in a professional manner.
• Perform all assigned duties critical to the operation of the Dunes Learning Center.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Fellows are required to regularly stand for long periods of time and walk up to 5 miles per day on sandy dune terrain while carrying a 25-lb backpack in all weather conditions.  Fellows must be able to verbally communicate and have visual abilities that allow them to deliver programs safely.  

COMPENSATION

• $880 bi weekly stipend (average 40 hours per week)
• Shared housing (private bedroom)
• Professional development opportunities 
• Meals and weekly s’mores when groups are in residence

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Anthony Escobedo, Onsite Program & Fellowship Manager at employment@duneslearningcenter.org