Outreach Education Fellows are key members of the Dunes Learning Center team who deliver programs online, in schools, and natural areas providing meaningful experiences to over 5,000 students in Northwest Indiana. They help students create connections, build confidence, and develop a sense of place by providing opportunities to explore, ask questions, reflect and work together as a team.

Summary

Our Outreach Education Fellowship provides an opportunity for next generation leaders to receive training and coaching to develop their naturalist, outdoor education, and resource interpretation skills and techniques. Fellows work both as a team and independently to lead a variety of programs to a wide audience in diverse settings, often working closely with public school systems and partners throughout the year. In the summer, the outreach team leads day-camps based at Indiana Dunes National Park’s historic Chellberg Farm and assists with residential camps. Outreach Education Fellows have opportunities to extend their professional development through workshops,
in-services, and networking.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES : Facilitate virtual and in-person programs throughout Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties in coordination with partners. Assist in the development of Outreach programs. Communicate with school teachers and coalition staff for teacher training workshops and other program meetings. Maintain a positive mental attitude and serve as a role model for responsible environmental behavior and literacy. Ensure safety and well-being of program participants using sound judgment and applying appropriate decisions by following safety protocol and reporting incidents, near misses, or possible hazards. Attend program staff training and professional development as needed. Assist in the maintenance, inventory, and data entry of all program supplies, equipment, facilities, and grant tracking needs. Actively participate to support fundraising efforts. Comply with all Dunes Learning Center policies and represent DLC in a professional manner at all times. Perform all assigned duties critical to the operation of the Dunes Learning Center. Assist with other duties as assigned. To apply send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Erin Crofton, Education Director at employment@duneslearningcenter.org.

Compensation Information

COMPENSATION : $1,040 biweekly stipend (average 40 hours per week). Paid time off - PTO, holidays and a 2 week winter break. Eligible for health insurance. Shared housing (private bedroom). Professional development opportunities. Meals when groups are in residence and schedule permits.