This quarter-time Environmental Educator & Outdoor Recreation Instructor will work with NorthWoods’ Education staff to implement camps and programs focusing on environmental education and outdoor recreation in northeastern Vermont.
Member Duties:
- Assist Education staff as they develop and implement programming on environmental education and outdoor recreation with local schools;
- Promote and facilitate summer camp programs and adult outreach programs that focus
- Cross-country ski, snowshoe, canoe, lead team building activities, ropes course facilitation, natural science and wildlife education, hiking, swim, explore outdoors, practice survival skills, and crafts;
- May also include stewardship projects, including tree planting and habitat restoration;
- Will also include some service in the education office to support the member’s educational programming activities;
- Assist in the care of wildlife ambassador animals including Oberon, a barred owl.
Program Benefits: Living Allowance, Training, Housing, Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms: Car recommended, Permits working at another job during off hours, Permits attendance at school during off hours
Service Areas: Education, Environment, Children/Youth, Community and Economic Development
Skills: Youth Development, Conflict Resolution, General Skills, Education, Environment, Community Organization, Public Speaking, Disaster Services, Writing/Editing, Communications, Teaching/Tutoring, Leadership, Computers/Technology, Team Work.
Program Term: May 1 – August 30, 2026
This position is part of the Vermont Rural Learning Collective (VRLC). VRLC is a national service program that places AmeriCorps members at educational non-profit Host Sites in Vermont’s most rural communities. VRLC members support their Host Site’s ability to deliver educational programming and services to rural and underserved learners of all ages by creating and facilitating educational programs on a variety of topics, recruiting and engaging volunteers, assisting with Host Site advertising and marketing, and more.
VRLC members will also contribute to their Host Site’s conservation efforts and food security efforts through tasks such as trail maintenance, maintaining community gardens, harvesting crops, and coordinating food drop-offs. VRLC is a learn-by-doing program that supports members in their path to educational and career attainment through personalized direct service experiences and ongoing training, networking, and professional development opportunities offered throughout the service year.
For questions about the AmeriCorps program, contact Jen Jones: [email protected]
For questions about the position itself, and for details on how to apply, contact Andy Cappello, [email protected].
Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at NorthWoods:
People of every race, color, gender, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, belief system and background are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation will be made for applicants with disabilities. NorthWoods believes that diversity in our workplace is essential to building vibrant human and natural communities and strives to provide opportunities for everyone without discrimination.
About NorthWoods
NorthWoods Stewardship Center is a non-profit conservation and education organization based in East Charleston, Vermont. We serve the communities of Northern Vermont and New Hampshire, as well as facilitating conservation projects and programs throughout New England. Our main lodge and facilities are part of a 1,500 acre conserved campus and demonstration forest, open to the public, year-round. We achieve our mission to connect people and place through the synergy of four program areas: Environmental Education, the Conservation Corps, Conservation Science, and Forest Stewardship. Learn more about us.