Job description

Each year, the Sierra Nevada Alliance places 32 AmeriCorps 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.

To apply visit https://sierranevadaalliance.org/join-snap/

Service Commitment:

Service Commitment: Febuary 1st - September 30th, 2023. Members make an 8-month, full-time commitment to serve a nonprofit organization or public agency in the Sierra Nevada.POSITION OPEN UNITL FILLED

Compensation and Benefits

Monthly stipend of $2,318 per month

$4,826.50 Education Award
Standard health, dental, vision insurance
Up to 240 hours of technical, ecological, and skills-development training
Child Care Reimbursement Options

Full and additional position descriptions are available on our website:

https://sierranevadaalliance.org/2022-snap-position-descriptions/

Positions Include:

Tahoe Environmental Research Center - Incline Village, NV

The education and outreach program is designed to inspire an interest in environmental sciences, stimulate curiosity, and motivate active conservation and preservation of freshwater resources, especially Lake Tahoe. We provide environmental education programs and events for students, residents and visitors to the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center’s two science-based education centers (Tahoe Science Center and Eriksson Education Center) through exhibits, tours, field trips, hands-on science activities and citizen science monitoring.

The TERC Education Program Assistant(s) will implement education and outreach programs working with the Education and Outreach Director and Program Coordinator. Duties will be divided between the three Education Program Assistants by personal choice between the three AmeriCorps members. Tasks will include some of the following activities:

• Provide educational programs at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center and Tahoe City Eriksson Education Center sites
• Host student field trips and various group tours
• Coordinate watershed education programs
• Assist with special events including the Science Expo, Children’s Environmental Science Day, monthly lectures, and others
• Recruit volunteers and coordinate volunteer docent training and activities
• Present and develop hands-on science activities, exhibits, and curriculum
• Administer evaluation and program assessment tools (participant tracking database, surveys, pre- and postassessment)
• Conduct outreach to the community (at special events such as Earth Day, and others)
• Assist with other regional environmental education events such as Sierra Watershed Education Partnership (SWEP) science fairs, Outdoor Explore, and others
• Participate in restoration work at the Tahoe City Demonstration Garden, North Tahoe Demonstration Garden, Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day, North Tahoe Beach Clean-up, Truckee River Day, and other SNAP site restoration work days.
• Opportunity to participate in various professional development opportunities such as Project WET and other workshops.
• Marketing and Social Media
• Oversee native and non-native species aquariums
• Database Management and reporting

The full position descriptions for this and other positions are available on our website: www.sierranevadaalliance.org

Questions? Find answers in our SNAP pages at sierranevadaalliance.org

The application period is open until positions are filled!

Program information: More information about the program can be found at sierranevadaalliance.org/join-snap. Full position descriptions are available at: sierranevadaalliance.org/2022-snap-position-descriptions.

Application Instructions are available at: sierranevadaalliance.org/join-snap.

Application period open until positions are filled!

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $2,318.18 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We currently have COVID-safe policies in place and most host sites are allowing staff and members to work from home if necessary.

Application Question(s):

• AmeriCorps members must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the U.S. Are you one of these?
• Have you read the job description closely enough to know to go to our website and fill out the SNAP Application?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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