Eecorps Enrichment Coordinator - Outdoor Lab Foundation

Program Overview Led by the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE), the Environmental Education Corps (eeCorps) AmeriCorps Program places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Colorado to focus on increasing environmental literacy for PreK-12 students and implementing the goals outlined in the Colorado Environmental Education Plan. eeCorps works directly with teachers, schools, and environmental education providers to support them in expanding reach and increasing impact of EE programming, while providing access to equitable learning experiences for all PreK-12 students. AmeriCorps members serving with the eeCorps provide direct service to improve outcomes in Environmental Stewardship and Education. AmeriCorps provides opportunities to improve lives and foster civic engagement all across the country. Service Site Overview This position will be located at Outdoor Lab Foundation in Golden, CO. The Outdoor Lab Foundation’s mission is to inspire community support for, and advocate on behalf of, Jeffco’s Outdoor Lab Program. Outdoor Lab engages all Jefferson County sixth-grade students (about 5,000 per year) in an immersive, residential, weeklong environmental and civic education experience. Service Position Summary The Enrichment Coordinator will be an ambassador for the Foundation, often delivering programming for students at our two mountain campuses or working with teachers to plan and prepare programs for schools. Our ideal team member will have excellent organizational, communication, and public speaking skills, but also the ability to foster positive relationships with individuals, schools, volunteers, and community organizations. The position will work in concert with the Executive Director to enhance the Foundation’s engagement with schools, deliver excellent evening presentations, and develop a suite of lesson plans for teachers to deliver on their own. Essential Functions (Primary Responsibilities) eeCorps members engage with their Host Site organizations to develop, implement, and enhance programs, projects, and activities that will create progress towards eeCorps’ and Outdoor Lab Foundation’s goals. These duties include: Deliver evening presentations to students 1-2 nights per week at our mountain campuses Collaborate with teachers and site staff to develop evening presentation “kits” Coordinate and schedule evening presentations with vendors, nonprofit partners, and other institutions Manage a standing list of great partners with whom the Foundation can work with to execute engaging environmental education programming Track progress and collect evaluation data for the program’s performance measures Attend all required eeCorps/AmeriCorps orientations, meetings, and trainings Complete and submit all necessary eeCorps paperwork and reports by predetermined deadlines Some local travel required and occasional statewide travel possible Marginal Functions (Secondary Responsibilities) Serve with Foundation staff and Jeffco Outdoor Lab Coordinators to promote Outdoor Lab in all levels of the Jeffco school system Inform the development of future program opportunities that outreach to and collaboration with the broader Jeffco community Serve as a spokesperson for the Outdoor Lab Foundation at community events Coordinate with Outdoor Lab Foundation staff and volunteers to support community event and tabling activities and logistics Qualifications Excellent public speaking and presentation skills Graphic design skills a plus such as Canva, Adobe, and Prezi. Creative thinker Partner-oriented and collaborative problem solver Enthusiastic networker Bilingual English/Spanish a plus Ethic of national and community service and a strong desire to create positive change Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; computer literate High school diploma or GED required At least 17 years old at start of service Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance required Must pass National Service Criminal History Checks (NSOPW, State, and FBI) U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident status required Term of Service This is a full-time national and community service position requiring a minimum of 1,700 hours during the year (approximately 35-40 hours/week). A typical schedule is Monday – Friday 9am-5pm. Flexible hours are required, including evenings and weekends. The position begins 9/1/26 and ends 8/15/27. #J-18808-Ljbffr Latortugaviva