Environmental Educator & Wildlife Steward

Led by the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE) the Environmental Education Corps (ee Corps) Ameri Corps Program places Ameri Corps members at organizations throughout Colorado to focus on increasing environmental literacy for Pre‑K‑12 students and implementing the goals outlined in the Colorado Environmental Education Plan. ee Corps works directly with teachers, schools, and environmental education providers to support them in expanding reach and increasing the impact of EE programming while providing access to equitable learning experiences for all Pre‑K‑12 students.

Ameri Corps members serving with the ee Corps provide direct service to improve outcomes in Environmental Stewardship and Education. This position will be located at Denver Audubon in Littleton, CO. Denver Audubon inspires actions that protect birds, other wildlife, and their habitats through education, conservation, and research. We connect people to nature with programs in schools, local parks, libraries, and at our Nature Center.

The Environmental Educator will teach science, environmental education, and conservation to students in grades pre‑K‑12 both in classrooms and our Nature Center. They will collaborate with the education team to develop and enhance curriculum, develop interpretive displays, and implement program evaluation. They will facilitate programs including nature‑based preschool, bird banding, owl programs, nature hikes, and pond explorations.

• Instruct hands‑on science, environmental education, and conservation classes for K‑12 school groups, youth programs, and community programs 2‑3 days per week throughout the school year
• Facilitate learning, exploration, and play for outdoor, nature‑based preschool 2‑3 days per week throughout the school year
• Collaborate with the education team to develop, enhance, and implement curricula, interpretive displays, and educational materials
• Teach week‑long summer camps for elementary students focused on wildlife, watersheds, birds, and nature
• Develop and teach winter and spring break camp programs for elementary students
• Track progress and collect evaluation data for the program’s performance measures
• Attend all required ee Corps/Ameri Corps orientations, meetings, and trainings
• Complete and submit all necessary ee Corps paperwork and reports by predetermined deadlines
• Some local travel required and occasional statewide travel possible

• Stipend
• Living Allowance
• Education award upon successful completion of service

• Car recommended
• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Permits attendance at school during off hours

• Children/Youth
• Education
• Environment

• General Skills
• Youth Development
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Education
• Public Speaking
• Environment

• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps State / National
• Program: ee Corps Environmental Educator (Denver Audubon)
• Program Start/End Date: 09/01/2026 – 08/15/2027
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Education Level: High school diploma/GED
• Age Requirement:
  Minimum 17, Maximum 99
• Program Locations:
  Colorado
• Accepting Applications: 05/21/2026 – 06/26/2026

• Phone: 303‑273‑9527
• Email: americorps
• Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./1391
• Address: 4777 National Western Dr, Denver CO 80216