Position Title: Education Assistant (300 Hour AmeriCorps LINKS Internship)

Project: Healthy Waters Institute (HWI)

General Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to): The Education Assistant will spend approximately 70% of his/her time as a field instructor, working with upper elementary through high school students. He/she will spend another 20% of his/her time recruiting, coordinating, and training volunteers. General program delivery support (including in-classroom support to teachers, delivery of HWI publications, and in-office work) will occupy approximately 10% of his/her time. The Education Assistant will also be responsible for completing AmerICorps LINKS requirements including:

1. Complete and submit all necessary LINKS AmeriCorps Program paperwork and reports in a timely manner.

2. Attend and complete LINKS AmeriCorps Program orientation and enrollment session.

3. Wear an appropriate LINKS identifier and required safety gear while performing service or attending official events.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree

2. Teaching experience in traditional and/or non traditional settings.

3. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

4. Computer proficiency, especially word processing, spreadsheets, data management, and Internet communication functions.

5. Willingness to work long hours, evenings and weekends as necessary, and to travel periodically (safe, competent driver, insured).

6. Ability to work independently as well as being a strong team player, with a minimum of supervision.

7. Ability to commit to the full term of service for which they are applying.

8. Submit to a criminal history background check and National Sex Offender Registry search.

9. Regular and reliable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. At least two years of successful work experience in education, natural resources, community development, and/or youth development.

2. Experience with conservation education.

3. Knowledge of the State of Oregon; its politics, lands, waters, and education systems.

4. Foundation of knowledge of conservation and education issues.

Internship Benefits:

The Healthy Waters Institute is committed to this position being a significant learning experience for the selected applicant. Assistant will receive hands-on experience in field-based education as well as opportunities to network with both formal and non-formal educators, scientists, and natural resource management professionals.

Upon successful completion of a term of service, eligible education assistants will receive an education stipend of $1,500.

How to apply:

Step 1 - Email your résumé to links.recruitment@esd112.org and to kyake@restorethedeschutes.org by August 15th.

Step 2 - Complete your application online at the AmeriCorps website. AmeriCorps Application

1. If you do not already have a username and password, you must create a profile. Create A Profile

2. Once you have created a profile, log in and complete an application by clicking “Applications” under the “My AmeriCorps” menu.

3. To apply to this specific position, click “Search Listings” under the “My AmeriCorps” menu and search for program name LINKS.

4. Select the position listing and click “Apply Now” at the bottom of the page.

Questions about the project? Contact: Kolleen Yake, Education Coordinator, Healthy Waters Institute, kyake@restorethedeschutes.org, 541-382-6103 ext.33