Enviro Educator & Stewardship Coordinator - Willowell​/VHCB

The Environmental Educator & Stewardship Coordinator will strengthen and scale structural systems supporting environmental education and land stewardship programming. Create a more robust volunteer management program, design programs that connect land stewardship to youth mental health, and help secure non-federal donations for program scholarships. The Willowell Foundation connects people to the arts, education, the environment, and each other through land-based programs.

Our programs include the Walden Project, a nationally-recognized outdoor public high school; summer camps; artist residencies;
Wren’s Nest Forest Preschool; after school programs; the Monkton Wood Bank; wildlife monitoring; community gardening; farm-to-school; and wetland conservation. We serve local students, teachers and community members in these environmental education initiatives. This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board Ameri Corps (VHCB Ameri Corps). The VHCB Ameri Corps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape.

Position is Full Time:
Requires 1720 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 47 weeks. Member receives a living allowance of $31,000 (pre-tax) for the service term. Member receives an education award of $7,395 (pre-tax). Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities.

• Develop and deliver environmental education curriculum to youth
• Support environmental education programs at locations such as Pond Brook Middle School, The Walden Year, and summer camps hosted at site.
• Conduct research and survey program participants (parents, volunteers) to assess effectiveness and impact of environmental education programs
• Mentor and tutor youth-In-School or Out-of-School Life Supports & Skills for workforce development
• Assist staff with non-federal, program-specific fundraising efforts (limited to 10% of total service hours)
• Recruit and manage volunteers; document and track volunteer activities in host site systems; develop and implement volunteer recognition
  -Participate in an Independent Service Project under the guidance of VHCB Ameri Corps
  -Participate in all VHCB Ameri Corps Trainings, Service Days, Events, and Program Initiatives.
  
  -Engage in professional and personal development activities and networking opportunities.

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

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

• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth
• Education
• Environment

• Education
• Fine Arts/Crafts
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Youth Development
• General Skills
• Environment
• Team Work

Ameri Corps State / National

Enviro Educator & Stewardship Coordinator - Willowell/VHCB

01/12/2027 - 12/10/2027

Full Time

High school diploma/GED

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

VERMONT

From 09/14/2026 To 12/11/2026

Tasha Ball
508 Harvey Rd
Bristol VT 05443

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