Youth Educator
Northern Ohio Watershed Corps
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Term length
10/08/2024 - 09/30/2025
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Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Hourly pay equivalent
$12.94
Project summary
Coordinate Cuyahoga SWCD school-based Native Urban Tree Starters (NUTS) Program. Develop instructional and outreach materials and activities to engage participants in the Native Urban Tree Starters. Annual Poster Contest, Envirothon and other youth environmental education programs.
Opportunity description
Oversee interns and volunteers in outdoor education and off-site field activities, such as stream cleanups. Serve as a liaison with schools, teachers, environmental organizations, government agencies, and local leaders to connect student experiences with practical application of environmental principles. Assist staff in communicating with the public about programs and initiatives, including staffing tables at community events.
Benefits
- Paid training
- federal loan deferment
- eligible mileage reimbursement
- full-time members eligible for healthcare
- may be eligible for childcare
- additional training stipend $125/quarter
- free attendance to the Ohio Stormwater Conference
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
Must have GED or high school diploma; be 18 or older by October 8, 2024. Must successfully pass a National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC). Must be a U.S citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
Preferred qualifications
Possess a valid driver's license. Have an interest in the environmental field such as, stormwater managment, climate impacts, or urban forestry. Demonstrate maturity and cultural competency. Self-motivated and able to work on a team.
Opportunity details
Focus area
- Environmental Education
- Urban forestry
Work environment
- Indoor
- Outdoor