Sequoia Riverlands Trust-Education Technician

Each year, the Sierra Nevada Alliance places 20+ Ameri Corps members with partner conservation organizations throughout the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. During their terms of service, members restore and monitor impaired Sierra watersheds, educate local residents and visitors on environmental issues, and recruit and manage volunteers for a variety of programs. SNAP members gain skills and technical training, are mentored by outstanding environmental leaders, and provide a meaningful contribution to the communities of the Sierra Nevada.

Service Commitment:
November 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027. Members make an 11-month, full-time commitment to serve a nonprofit organization or public agency in the Sierra Nevada. OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Monthly stipend of $2,773 per month

$10,000 Education Award
Standard health and dental insurance
Up to 340 hours of technical, ecological, and skills-development training with a $500 stipend
Child Care Reimbursement Options

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Sequoia Riverlands Trust (SRT) is a regional, non-profit land trust dedicated to conserving the natural and agricultural legacy of the southern Sierra Nevada and San Joaquin Valley. Our mission is to conserve the lands and waters of California’s heartland. To do so, SRT engages landowners, farmers, conservationists, business partners, and governmental agencies to collaborate on land conservation throughout our region.

For over 20 years, SRT has worked to protect over 43,000 acres of natural and agricultural lands across nine counties in southern California, including Tulare, Fresno, Merced, Kings, Kern, San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles, and Inyo counties. Over 4,000 acres of this land is permanently protected native habitat in the form of seven nature preserves located within Tulare County. The wealth, productivity, and beauty of this land inspire our work to conserve it for the prosperity and enjoyment of future generations.

In addition to conservation, SRT is dedicated to educating and engaging people of all ages from the local community. By providing hands-on, outdoor educational opportunities to schools and the general public, SRT facilitates instrumental and purposeful educational programs that instill a lasting bond between the community and the land, fostering a greater appreciation for stewardship and conservation. From providing field trips at our nature preserves;

hands‑on, work-based learning internships for high school students; regular community outreach and volunteer opportunities for the general public; and more, our staff aims to cultivate a sense of connection between humans and nature and foster a sense of stewardship in the community for years to come.

SRT works with a number of local schools and teachers to lead K-12 students on field trips at SRT preserves. The Member will support the program by developing and implementing quality outdoor educational curriculum and hands‑on activities, both during the school day and during SRT’s year‑long after school programs. The member will support with planning and logistics for these field trips, including supporting with scheduling, transportation requests, and delivering lessons.

SRT has two year-long high school internship programs focused on providing relevant hands‑on opportunities to students across Tulare County. Curriculum for these programs evolves annually to support student interests, promote student engagement and leadership, increase program relevancy to the real world, and support…