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Environmental & Outdoor Educator - HF

Through training and mentorship from experienced professional staff, service members in this position gain practical experience in planning and teaching hands-on environmental science and nutrition lessons in Pre-K through high school classrooms and designing and leading afterschool and summer programs. Programs may include farm field trips, guest chef visits, kids cooking classes, youth farmers markets, school lunch & composting programs, in-school hydroponic and STEM education, and outdoor, nature-based summer day camps. Members engage youth and community members in cultivating school gardens through a full growing season and integrating them into curricula. Members receive mentorship from staff experienced in education, marketing, development, local food distribution, food security, and more. They attend regional conferences to expand professional networks and gain insight into the broader food and agricultural sectors. Members also develop skills in community outreach and engagement to build partnerships and foster positive community relationships. As part of a multifaceted food systems organization, all members serving at Mountain Roots participate in "cross-pollination" experiences, rotating through various programs to gain broader exposure. Experiences may include regenerative agriculture, education, local food distribution, agritourism, community food security, and volunteer engagement. Members also contribute to capacity building by improving organizational systems and developing innovative programs to better address rural community needs. Up to 10% of time may involve fundraising, grant writing, and other outreach at community events to promote Mountain Roots' mission Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : With mentorship & support of the Site Supervisor you will: Design & deliver environmental/nutrition lessons for PreK-12th grade students Create, plan & lead after school programs-kids cooking classes & science/garden clubs Develop & lead summer camp programs-teaching earth science, nature discovery, botany, survival skills, cooking, nature-based arts/crafts & more Coordinate with local experts for field trips & guest-led educational experiences Cultivate & integrate school gardens & hydroponics units into curricula & cafeterias; organize community garden field days Introduce fresh local foods through tastings, chef-in-classroom programs & other in-school activities. Connect farmers to schools by coordinating with food service directors/administrators/teachers & community to advance school lunch reform & bring education into cafeterias through tastings Transport students in company or rental vehicles, including 15-passenger vans Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Housing , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Stipend , Training . Terms :

Car recommended . Service Areas :

Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education , Environment . Skills :

Communications , Education , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Outreach & Engagement . Refine Search SUMMARY Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National Program Environmental & Outdoor Educator - HF Program Start/End Date 01/18/2027 - 12/19/2027 Work Schedule Full Time Education level Some college Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: 54 Program Locations COLORADO Languages English Accepting Applications From 09/25/2026 To 10/23/2026 Contact Marisela Ballesteros PO Box 323 Gunnison CO 81230 9805964135 https://www.mountainrootsfoodproject.org/healthy-futures Listing ID 131220

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