Service Learning Program Leader

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Organization

City of Ashland Parks and Recreation

Job Posted

December 2, 2022

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Libby VanWyhe

Contact Email

libby.vanwyhe@ashland.or.us

Contact Phone

541-552-2474

Location

Ashland, OR
United States
Lead outdoor education programs and support volunteer stewardship in a nature park, rich with plant diversity and wildlife. Assist with the coordination and delivery of Service Learning field trips for grades 3-12. Teach outdoor education curriculum, often connected to on-site, community service projects and habitat restoration. Develop outdoor explore kits for grades K-2. Assist in the training and support of a large volunteer community.

Summary

Lead outdoor education programs and support volunteer stewardship in a nature park, rich with plant diversity and wildlife. Assist with the coordination and delivery of Service Learning field trips for grades 3-12. Teach outdoor education curriculum, often connected to on-site, community service projects and habitat restoration.  Develop outdoor explore kits for grades K-2.  Assist in the training and support of a large volunteer community.  Assist with habitat maintenance and restoration projects in both natural habitats and demonstration flower gardens.

More information is available  at:  https://www.ashland.or.us/americorps 

Apply at: 
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=115784

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (to include, but not limited to)

  • Coordinate field trips and communicate with teachers about visits to the park, answering questions, sending reminders and accommodating special circumstances.
  • Lead youth in service activities; instruct project tasks, provide guidance for safely using tools, keep students on task and provide connection between the work they are doing and the lesson they are learning that day.
  • Lead students in place-based Environmental Education activities; engaging students with a variety of established programs on local natural history.
  • Help to develop Nature Explore Kits for K-2 classes, providing the tools and resources to help early-elementary teachers engage their students at the park. 
  • Coordinate and train volunteers to help teach environmental education curriculum and lead hands-on community service projects
  • Assist with volunteer gardener orientation and direction of work party volunteers in maintaining and improving gardens, wildlife habitat, native plant habitat and restoration projects within the park.
  • Facilitate community education through our annual public event, Rogue Valley Bird Day.
  • Locate and eradicate invasive weeds, without the use of herbicides, and assist with the maintenance of the park’s Demonstration Gardens; caring for annual and perennial flowers, weeding garden beds, pruning plants, maintaining tools and other garden and greenhouse related tasks
  • Implement Effective Volunteer Management Practices (EVMPs), including crafting position descriptions for volunteer tasks within Ashland Parks and Recreation, and the Nature Center specifically.
  • Complete and submit all necessary UCA paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
  • Attend and complete all UCA training and service requirements including orientation, trainings, team meetings, and National Days of Service (Make a Difference Day, MLK Jr. Day, and a June Service Event).
  • Wear AmeriCorps apparel and/or appropriate identifiers while performing service or attending official events.

How to apply:

Application Deadline: January 13, 2023
Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis as qualified candidates are identified, so early application is strongly encouraged as member selection may be made prior to the application deadline.

STEP 1: Apply to United Communities AmeriCorps:
            •   The position is visible at My.AmeriCorps.gov
            •   Submit AmeriCorps Application
            •   Submit application, UCA will then forward it to site supervisor for review who then waits for items in Step 2

STEP 2: Apply to Project Site Supervisor:
            Conducts first round interviews on a rolling basis and recommends top candidates to UCA
            Email the following items to libby.vanwyhe@ashland.or.us:
            •   Resume
            •   Cover Letter (1 page)
            •   Contact information for three References (name, title, relationship, email, & phone)
 
STEP 3: The Project Site Supervisor submits top applicants to UCA for a second interview. Once top applicant interviews are complete, applicants will be notified of selection decision.
 

QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS POSITION? CONTACT:
Libby VanWyhe, Nature Center Manager
541-552-2474 | libby.vanwyhe@ashland.or.us
 
QUESTIONS ABOUT AMERICORPS? CONTACT:
Rachelle Mills. M.Ed.
Program Director | United Communities AmeriCorps
280 Kenneth Ford Drive Roseburg, OR 97470
541-492-3919 | Rachelle.Mills@ucancap.org

 

Compensation Information

MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE

$9,001 living allowance paid over the 6-month service term (approx. $1,500 monthly, before taxes).
$3,247.50 education award upon successful completion of the term of service which can be used to repay qualified student loans or for further education in an accredited institution of higher learning, vocational or trade schools. The education award is taxed in the year that it is used. Members that are 55 and older may transfer the award to one child or grandchild.
May be eligible for Loan Forbearance & Interest Accrual Repayment on qualified loans (after successful completion of a term of service, AmeriCorps will pay the accrued interest on qualified loans, which is taxable).
Basic medical insurance (covers members only, not dependents; vision and dental not included).
Child care allowance for those who qualify.
Professional development, trainings and networking opportunities