Pcc: Fall Naturalist Crew Member

Position: PCC: FALL NATURALIST CREW MEMBER
Location: Granger

PCC: FALL NATURALIST CREW MEMBER

As a Polk County Conservation Ameri Corps Naturalist, you'll join a statewide service network delivering environmental education and outdoor experiences to Iowa youth. Naturalists assist full-time staff with youth programming, behavior management, and fostering positive connections to nature. Using research-based curricula in STEM, outdoor recreation, environmental education, and outdoor living skills, members help create hands-on, engaging learning experiences that inspire community members and strengthen their relationship with the outdoors.

Programs are delivered throughout Polk County Conservation parks with regular community interaction. One Quarter-Time Naturalist will serve with Polk County Conservation as part of the Polk County Conservation Ameri Corps Program. Members build leadership skills, gain professional experience, earn a $6,270 living stipend (paid over the 450-hour term), and receive a $1,956.35 Segal Education Award upon successful completion to apply toward higher education or federal student loans.

This is a Quarter-Time position, requiring a minimum of 450 hours over 13 weeks (approximately 38 hours per week). This is not a direct Polk County Conservation position. Members are not Polk County employees and are not eligible for employee benefits. Members serve with Polk County Conservation as a host site under Ameri Corps rules, benefits, and requirements. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties :
The Naturalist will undergo two weeks of comprehensive training to become competent in the essential skills necessary to perform service tasks. Additional training will occur on a day-to-day basis to continually improve the member's knowledge. The member will become familiar with environmental interpretation, behavior management, identification of Iowa flora and fauna, and basic animal husbandry of on-site animals.

Essential Functions:

-Present audience-appropriate environmental education programming
-Facilitate outdoor recreation activities
-Maintain accurate program data
-Engage audiences in conversations to promote environmental stewardship

Program Benefits :
Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .

Terms :

Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach , Environment .

Skills :

Youth Development , Public Speaking , General Skills , Education , Teaching/Tutoring , Environment , Leadership , Team Work .