What are the responsibilities and job description for the 25-26 Birds Connect Urban Conservation Educator position at AmeriCorps?
Birds Connect advocates and organizes for cities where people and birds thrive. We promote environmentally sound public policy, lead community science projects, and do hands on learning. provides hands-on education for all ages to learn about and enjoy birds and nature. Habitat loss, invasive species, pollution, urbanization, and more threaten birds. Hazards in the urban built environment contribute to bird mortality. We learn about local threats to birds through community research. We teach the community how to ensure birds and their habitats thrive. The member will support education and community science programs. They will also lead our teen program, Young Birders. We expect to begin rolling review of applications and interviews starting on 04/01/2025. Monthly stipend amount: $3,723. This is an AmeriCorps/Washington Service Corps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled.
Member Duties : Significant regular activities include training volunteers on community science protocol and conducting community science surveys, materials and data management, communicating with participants – both active and prospective – via email, newsletters, and in-person, and assisting with curriculum development and delivery for adult and youth programming. Duties for the Young Birders program include recruiting new members, organizing meetings and guest speakers, planning field trips, community science, and conservation outings around Seattle and farther afield, engaging adult volunteers to serve as the “bird experts” and chaperones, and creating a welcoming, safe atmosphere for teens and their families.
Program Benefits : Stipend , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Education , Environment .
Education , Environment .
Skills :
Leadership , Environment , Team Work , Education , Computers/Technology , Youth Development .
Leadership , Environment , Team Work , Education , Computers/Technology , Youth Development .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
25-26 Birds Connect Urban Conservation Educator
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2025 - 07/15/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
WASHINGTON Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 04/01/2025 To 12/01/2025
Contact
Hanae Bettencourt
616 Olive Way
Seattle WA 98101
(206) 523-8243
wscip@esd.wa.gov
Listing ID
104527
Salary : $3,723
