What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Learning & Engagement AmeriCorps Member position at The Dawes Arboretum?
Job Description
Job Description
In partnership and collaboration with Rural Action and Appalachian Ohio Restore Corps, The Dawes Arboretum is actively recruiting two (2) high-energy, Seasonal AmeriCorps Members to assist our Learning & Engagement department with summer programming efforts.
If you are passionate about The Arboretum’s mission and are a servant leader who sees the importance of educating others on the benefits that trees, plants, and wildlife have on our environment, we want to hear from you!
Seasonal AmeriCorps members will focus on assisting Arboretum staff with sessions of Camp Dawes, a summer day camp serving youth aged 6-14. The seasonal AmeriCorps members will help facilitate age-appropriate programming, games, crafts, and other recreational activities during camp sessions on topics such as nature, art, plants, trees, plant-insect interactions, environmental awareness, water, and more.
Camp training will be provided.)
Other responsibilities include :
- Assisting Learning & Engagement staff in leading all camp sessions.
- Assisting in implementation and creation of new engagement activities such as themed, regular Nature / Learning Walks, Wagon Tours, etc.
- Assisting Learning & Engagement Educators with Pop-Up exhibits.
- Serving as a naturalist at high traffic areas of interest to answer questions, point out interesting natural phenomena, and take interpretive / education materials (posters, activities, identification books, specimens, etc.) and include a wide range of materials to gain interest from people of all ages; adults, families, and children.
- Serving as a role model, and maintaining the health, safety, and welfare of the children attending Camp Dawes.
- Assisting in Discovery Center activities and turtle care.
- Participating in training and conferences as necessary to increase knowledge and gain career networking opportunities.
Qualifications :
Schedule :
Usual hours of service will be M-F during regular office hours of 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm. Members must also be able to serve flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends. Hours may fluctuate.
Benefits and living allowances are provided through Rural Action. For more information on specific benefits offerings, please visit : https : / / ruralaction.org / our -work / leadership-and- service / appalachian -ohio-restore-corps / cohort-descriptions /
The Dawes Arboretum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at The Arboretum will be made without regard or consideration of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other protected status. The Dawes Arboretum values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment.
