Individual Placement - Outdoor Educator
About The Position
The Allegany Region SCA Education Steward develops and delivers interpretive programs for onsite audiences in the Allegany Region. Program topics may include local wildlife, birds, plants, invasive species, erosion, water quality, and recreational activities such as fishing, disc golf, nature crafts, and kayaking. The member is also responsible for developing an event from start to finish. During the peak season, from late May to mid-October, the member assists other educators with programs and events while developing their own programs across Allegany, Lake Erie, Midway, and Long Point State Parks. The member designs, presents, and helps promote regional programs, delivers several programs during the 10–11-week summer schedule, assists with school groups as needed, and may help plan special park events. This is a 10-month SCA AmeriCorps service position hosted by Allegany State Park, NYS OPRHP, in Salamanca, New York. The work is primarily in a front-country setting, though emergency services may be delayed by 1–2 hours. Public interaction is regular; public transportation is limited or unavailable, and cell reception may be limited or unavailable. A one-bedroom cabin with a kitchen, bathroom, and member parking is provided adjacent to the Camp Allegany Nature Center. The position requires driving an SCA motor vehicle and completion of applicable driver qualifications and training.
Requirements
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or national.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively working to complete one.
- Be willing to undergo a National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender, and FBI checks after an offer.
- Submit timesheets on a weekly or biweekly basis and required output and narrative reports.
- For SCA vehicle driving: hold a current, valid driver’s license for the vehicle type; have at least three years of state-permitted and licensed driving experience; be at least 21 years old; pass an MVR check upon hire or rehire and annually; and complete and pass SCA driver training, including online and behind-the-wheel assessment.
- For NY OPRHP vehicle driving: hold a current, valid driver’s license for the vehicle type, provide a reimbursable state DMV driver abstract, and pass NYS OPRHP driver training.
Nice To Haves
- A personal vehicle is recommended due to the location.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver onsite interpretive programs in the Allegany Region on topics such as wildlife, birds, plants, invasive species, erosion, water quality, and recreation.
- Develop an event from start to finish.
- Assist with school groups in parks as needed.
- Assist other educators with programs and events during the peak season while developing programs in Allegany, Lake Erie, Midway, and Long Point State Parks.
- Design, present, and assist in promoting programs throughout the region, including delivering several programs during the summer programming schedule.
- Assist with planning special programs and park events, including Love My Park Day, Kick Off Summer, and National Public Lands Day at Allegany.
- Submit timesheets weekly or biweekly and required weekly output reports and monthly narrative information.
- Drive an SCA motor vehicle and meet the stated licensing, driving-record, and training requirements.
Benefits
- Eligible for free health insurance.
- Eligible for childcare assistance through AmeriCorps.
- Eligible for federal student loan forbearance and interest payment deferment for qualifying student loans.
- A one-bedroom cabin with kitchen, bathroom, and member parking adjacent to the Camp Allegany Nature Center.
- Training opportunities including AmeriCorps and SCA orientation, risk management, mental health first aid, wilderness first aid and CPR, outdoor educator conferences and events, Leave No Trace Level 1, ACA Level 1 Canoe Training, Certified Interpretive Guide training, and professional development and job readiness.
- Host-site training in education and interpretation.
- Defensive driving training, First Aid/CPR, interpretive skills, wilderness first aid training, and health insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
