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Position summary<\/p>\n
The Education Assistant will be located at the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) in Bayview, Wash., which is one of 29 Reserves throughout the country. The Assistant will gain a broad range of experience in educational settings that engage K-12 and public audiences in the field and through programs offered at the Padilla Bay Interpretive Center.<\/p>\n
Position responsibilities<\/p>\n
The schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday. Primary duty is presenting Padilla Bay’s estuary education program to school and community groups but the Assistant will also have some duties in the Operations and Research departments. Responsibilities include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Assisting professional educators with implementation of existing programs for school field trips, families and other youth groups;
\n\u2022 Facilitating and\/or developing special environmental education projects for target audiences;
\n\u2022 Helping organize a professional conference for environmental educators;
\n\u2022 Developing and maintaining educational materials, exhibits and aquaria;
\n\u2022 Outreach to Spanish speaking families (as skills allow);
\n\u2022 Assisting Padilla Bay research scientists with their projects in the field and laboratory.<\/p>\n
Qualifications<\/p>\n
\u2022 Applicants must be between the age of 18-25 on their first day of service (age restrictions are based on legislative mandate, and do not apply to Gulf War Era II Veterans, dependents, or active duty reservists, or those with a mental or sensory disability). Schedule<\/p>\n This is an 11-month AmeriCorps position starting October 5, 2020, and ending September 12, 2021. Members are expected to serve 40 hours over four or five days each week.<\/p>\n WCC AmeriCorps member benefits<\/p>\n Members serving 11 months will receive a $1,100 biweekly living stipend, in addition to the AmeriCorps Education Award ($6,195) upon successful completion of term. Basic health insurance and qualified loan forbearance is available. As AmeriCorps members, IPs participate in WCC\u2019s high quality training program featuring professionally taught, career-transferable courses. Read more about training opportunities and a full list of benefits on the WCC website.<\/p>\n Application process<\/p>\n Please complete both required steps:<\/p>\n 1. Submit WCC online application accessible from the WCC website (select this IP position on application).
\n\u2022 Per legislative mandate, priority will be given to Washington state residents.
\n\u2022 Applicants must be eligible for AmeriCorps, and able to submit documentation of one of the following citizenship statuses: U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien. Learn more about AmeriCorps eligibility on the WCC website<\/a>.
\n\u2022 Special consideration will be given to applicants with a background in environmental education, environmental or marine science, and working with children.<\/p>\n
\na. Note: The WCC online application includes space to enter references; please enter three references when prompted. The reference section will also prompt returning WCC members to enter their prior WCC Supervisor and Coordinator as references.<\/p>\n