Environmental & Outdoor Educator - HF

Through training and mentorship from experienced professional staff, service members in this position gain practical experience in planning and teaching hands‑on environmental science and nutrition lessons in Pre‑K through high school classrooms and designing and leading after‑school and summer programs. Programs may include farm field trips, guest chef visits, kids cooking classes, youth farmers markets, school lunch & composting programs, in‑school hydroponic and STEM education, and outdoor, nature‑based summer day camps.

Members engage youth and community members in cultivating school gardens through a full growing season and integrating them into curricula. Members receive mentorship from staff experienced in education, marketing, development, local food distribution, food security, and more. They attend regional conferences to expand professional networks and gain insight into the broader food and agricultural sectors. Members also develop skills in community outreach and engagement to build partnerships and foster positive community relationships.

As part of a multifaceted food systems organization, all members serving at Mountain Roots participate in “cross‑pollination” experiences, rotating through various programs to gain broader exposure. Experiences may include regenerative agriculture, education, local food distribution, agritourism, community food security, and volunteer engagement. Members also contribute to capacity building by improving organizational systems and developing innovative programs to better address rural community needs.

Up to 10% of time may involve fundraising, grant writing, and other outreach at community events to promote Mountain Roots’ mission.

• Design & deliver environmental/nutrition lessons for PreK-12th grade students
• Create, plan & lead after school programs-kids cooking classes & science/garden clubs
• Develop & lead summer camp programs-teaching earth science, nature discovery, botany, survival skills, cooking, nature‑based arts/crafts & more
• Coordinate with local experts for field trips & guest‑led educational experiences
• Cultivate & integrate school gardens & hydroponics units into curricula & cafeterias; organize community garden field days
• Introduce fresh local foods through tastings, chef‑in‑classroom programs & other in‑school activities.
• Connect farmers to schools by coordinating with food service directors/administrators/teachers & community to advance school lunch reform & bring education into cafeterias through tastings
• Transport students in company or rental vehicles, including 15‑passenger vans

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Housing
• Health Coverage
• Living Allowance
• Stipend
• Training

Car recommended.

• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth
• Education
• Environment

• Communications
• Education
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Youth Development
• Outreach & Engagement

Ameri Corps State / National

Environmental & Outdoor Educator - HF

01/18/2027 - 12/19/2027

Full Time

Some college

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 54

COLORADO

English

From 09/25/2026 To 10/23/2026

• Marisela Ballesteros
• PO Box 323
• Gunnison CO 81230
• https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-futures