Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Americorps Position Available - SEA and Edmonds Community College

Position Description: This position is shared between Edmonds Community College and the non-profit Service, Education and Adventure (SEA) - the position responsibilities include:


At Edmonds Community College, the member will:
  • Service learning projects focusing on STEM (Science, Tech., Engineering, and Math) courses, and environmental restoration projects. 
  • Serve as an advisor to our Green Team Student Sustainability Program to provide general leadership support and collaborate with our STEM programs for service projects and student mentoring. 
  • Develop and support alternative break programs that will include environmental restoration and student engagement. 

With SEA, the member will:
  • Engage with K-12 students at South Whidbey State Park in environmental learning programs and projects, as well as in a range of school and community based locations on Whidbey Island.
  • Engage in outdoor learning activities with students to increase environmental awareness and engagement. 
  • Support local food growing projects with to increase understanding of local food systems. 
  • Lead State Park restoration projects with students and community members. 
  • Educate K-12 students about the impacts of micro-plastics on local waters and other marine focused programs 
  • Engage in other environmentally focused K-12 school presentations and projects.

Term of Service:  September 1, 2015 through July 15, 2016


Age Range:  Minimum 18 - maximum age - 25.

Desired Education Level: Preference for College Graduate

Stipend:  Approximately $1,000.00 per month

Educational Award:  Approximately $5,000 at end of term of service (can be used for payment of student loans, payment for college courses, etc...)

Time:  the member will serve 40 hours per week and those hours will be discussed at the time of the interview.

Interested in Applying?  Please send a recent resume to Susie Richards at seaprograms@gmail.com