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Environmental Educator- 900 hour commitment

Kentucky Environmental Education Council
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Seek opportunities to enhance and increase the environmental knowledge of Kentuckians.
Develop and provide environmental education programs and activities that inform the public about environmental knowledge and skills that increase the environmental literacy of the general public.
Serve with integrity!

Service Activities

Key Responsibilities
-Develops new environmental education programs or activities that support the mission of the host site.
-Directly delivers environmental programs or activities of at least 20 minutes duration to the clients of the agency or organization where they are doing their service. This may include individuals or small groups.
-Maintains accurate and confidential records of the number of people that have received direct instruction.
-Assesses the effectiveness of their instruction in cooperation with their service site.
-Communicates service activity to site supervisors, and EELC staff via regular professional meetings and through reports completed in OnCorps.
-Attends and completes all requirements for the professional environmental educators certification course.
-Seeks opportunities to lead or assist with EELC programs in support of environmental education and increasing the environmental stewardship of students and families within their communities. (This may include assisting with marketing and promoting environmental education opportunities offered at their host site).
-Seeks opportunities build strong relationships with site and community partners who support the EELC goal of using the environment as a framework for instruction in all content areas.
-Speaks to civic organizations about experience in AmeriCorps service.
-Participates in mandatory meetings and trainings with EELC AmeriCorps.
-Participates AmeriCorps Week and other service projects as directed by EELC.

Community Need Addressed

All EELCorps members focus is to increase environmental literacy in Kentucky by providing quality Environmental Education Programming.

Position Outcomes

Members will count how many people/site clients they reach that receive 20 minutes or more of direct environmental education programming because of the AmeriCorps member's efforts. The member will also quantify how many of these people receiving 20 minutes or more of environmental education programming report an intent to change their environmental behaviors based on what they learned.

Benefits

Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Training

Education Benefits

GED/High School Diploma, Credential or Certification

Environmental Education Curricula

Skills you will gain

Education, group teaching, leadership, environmental education skills.

Competencies You Will Develop

Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment
  • Activity Types Hands On Activities, Office Activities, Professional Activities
  • Focus Areas Education & Youth, Environment
  • Length of Service 11 Months
  • Education Requirements GED
  • Placement Individual Placement
  • Service Setting Community-based Nonprofit, Local Government Agency, Museum or Nature Center, Park
  • Weekly Training Hours 1

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