AmeriCorps Position: Environmental Educator and Outreach Assistant

Stewardship of our natural resources is becoming more critical. The Environmental Services department of Spokane County is tasked with environmental education focused on the natural and engineered water cycles and solid waste reduction and management. The environmental education and outreach assistant will have an opportunity to teach members of the community and area students the importance of these resources. In addition to direct instruction, applicant will assist with social media campaigns.

Duties : 

• Attend all Spokane Service Team trainings and AmeriCorps national days of service.

• Maintain accurate and timely reports/timecards.

• Publicly represent Spokane County Water Resources and Solid Waste programs

• Set up and tear down outreach table/displays

• Prepare for and conduct educational activities for K-12 students whether via video or in person

• Give virtual and live facility tours.

• Develop educational activities that meet relevant Next Generation Science Standards.

• Update lesson plans. •Create materials such as lesson plans, brochures, flyers and posters.

• Oversee and create content for departmental social media outreach.

• Respond to customer inquiries.

• Clean and maintain educational materials and spaces.

• Effective and efficient use of time and resources.

•  Assist and collaborate with the Environmental Services staff to meet deadlines and deliver excellent service to County residents.

How to apply:

Visit https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=86522 for more information and application instructions.