AmeriCorps 4-H Environmental Educator HT University of Nevada, Reno

• 4.2 Reno, NV Job Details Temporary | Full-time Up to $10,915 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Customer communication Customer service Program development High school diploma or GED Working with students Camp experience Full Job Description Term of Service This position will be Monday
• Friday 8:00 AM
• 5:00 PM.

Occasional nights and weekends. The members will be serving majority of their hours at their assigned Extension Office and in their local community. This is a Half-time term of service, 900 hours , and must be completed successfully in order to be eligible for an education award. There will be a required Day of Service outside the regular hours to be scheduled after start. Member Position Summary The 4-H Environmental Educator HT AmeriCorps Members will deliver educational activities to the youth through experiential, hands-on learning, Positive Youth Development (PYD) principles and support the program they are assigned to. Members will support camp activities and implement a new environmental literacy curriculum. Benefits The Half-time Segal Education Award being offered for successful completion of the term of service is $3,697.50 and the living allowance the member will earn is $10,915.00 for the term of service.

Student Forbearance:

If you are currently paying on any federal student loans you have the option to put those loans into forbearance during your time as an AmeriCorps volunteer, that will allow you to cease payments while serving. Student Aid and AmeriCorps Education Award There will be an online orientation at your county office before beginning service. This will include expectations, time sheets, prohibited activities, policies and procedures, etc. Training hours will be less than 20% of the total member service time. Site Location Douglas County Extension Office 1325 Waterloo Lane Gardnerville, NV 89410 Humbolt County Extension Office 1085 Fairgrounds Rd Winnemucca, NV 89445 Lander County Extension Office 815 N. 2nd Street Battle Mountain, NV 89820 Lyon County Extension Office 504 S. Main St Yerington, NV 89447 Pershing County Extension Office 810 6th Street Lovelock, NV 89419 Washoe County Extension Office 4955 Energy Way Reno, NV 89502

Description of Duties Primary Functions:

• Assist with the planning, implementation, and teaching 4-H Camp and Outdoor Education field study programs including residential camps, day camps, and 4-H clubs using PYD lesson plans comprising theme-based activities that capitalize on the unique natural setting of the Sierra Nevada region.

Themes include natural and cultural history topics such as Animals, Plants, Water, Ecosystems, etc. that allow children to experience the outdoors through discovery-based, STEAM education. Including hands-on games, hikes, educational activities, teambuilding, field trips, guest presenters, exploration and play.

• Communicate effectively and appropriately with students/campers, parents, educators, staff, chaperones, and fellow members, in both English and Spanish (preferred).
• Assist with summer camp programming. Includes planning, scheduling, educating, execution, and evaluation.
• Assist in training and coordinating with educators, chaperones, and staff.
• Serve and interact with a diverse youth population in a professional and appropriate manner.
• Serve flexible hours with frequent weekend and evening work.
• Present clear, well-organized educational programs that exemplify professional delivery, thematic development, and cohesive structure that are consistently appropriate for the activity and the audience.
• Keep accurate records and documentation of service via timesheets.
• Enter data into data management system by due dates.
• Enforce 4-H and AmeriCorps policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to youth outdoor education.
• Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies.

Secondary functions:

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Be flexible and serve under limited supervision with independent judgment at times.
• Plan and prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Develop relationships to enhance and contribute to organizational and program effectiveness.
• Set and maintain high performance standards for self and others that support organization and program strategic plans.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The above functions may be completed with or without reasonable accommodations. No persons involved with the program will discriminate based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or disability. This position has recurring access to vulnerable populations. This position does not duplicate work of previous or existing employees or community volunteers, supplant the hiring of workers, or include duties that have been performed or were performed by a current employee, an employee who recently resigned or was discharged, or an employee who is on leave. Qualifications

• Interest in working with youth in environmental educations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in customer service.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Experience working with K-12 students.
• Campfire skills (song leading, guitar, storytelling) desirable.
• Able to serve in harsh and rapidly changing environments, and in all types of weather conditions.
• Comfortable serving a varied schedule where some days are longer than 8 hours and some are shorter.
• Looking for applicants who are flexible, adaptable, and optimistic.

Eligibility Requirements 45 CFR 2522.200: (a) Eligibility. An AmeriCorps participant must— (1)(i) Be at least 17 years of age at the commencement of service; or (ii) Be an out-of-school youth 16 years of age at the commencement of service participating in a program described in §2522.110(b)(3) or (g); (2)(i) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent; or (ii) Not have dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant and must agree to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award; or (iii) Obtain a waiver from the Corporation of the requirements in paragraphs (a)(2)(i) and (a)(2)(ii) of this section based on an independent evaluation secured by the program demonstrating that the individual is not capable of obtaining a high school diploma or its equivalent; or (iv) Be enrolled in an institution of higher education on an ability to benefit basis and be considered eligible for funds under section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091); (3) Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. 45 CFR 2540.202: What eligibility criteria apply to an individual for whom a National Service Criminal History Check is required: An individual shall be ineligible to work or serve in a position specified in § 2540.201(a) if the individual—

• Refuses to consent to a criminal history check described in § 2540.204;
• Makes a false statement in connection with a criminal history check described in § 2540.204;
• Is registered, or is required to be registered, on a state sex offender registry or the National Sex Offender Registry; or
• Has been convicted of murder, as defined in 18 U.

S.C. 1111. If interested please email the Program Director, Alyssa DeHuff at with: Which county you want to apply for, a resume, 3 professional references and why you think you would be a good fit for the position.

Job Types:

Full-time, Temporary Pay:

Up to $10,915.00 per year

Work Location:

In person