Wildlife Safari Park STEM Career Ladder Coordinator VISTA Job at AmeriCorps
The Lee G. Simmons Wildlife and Conservation Park is a 501 c3 managed by the Omaha Zoo Foundation. The park was established in 1998 on 440 acres of land in Ashland, Nebraska to be utilized as a drive through park displaying Native North American animal species. Over the years the park has grown to include hiking trails and educational programming. In 2021, the Darrald Harsh Wildlife Education Center was establish to start the process of creating a permanent education department. The VISTA member serving at the Wildlife Safari Park will be responsible for strengthening and diversifying youth and adult volunteer educational programming. They will recruit and train volunteers and develop new inclusive and free educational programming at the Wildlife Safari Park to reach low income individuals living in Saunders County. Volunteer led conservation education programs at the Wildlife Safari Park will include interpretive talks, education stations throughout the park, and outreach programs at schools. The VISTA member will also help create a STEM career ladder for volunteers, which will allow a diverse group of youth and young adult volunteers to learn valuable career skills and have a direct pipeline to paid STEM careers. The VISTA member will benefit from year round membership to both the Wildlife Safari Park and Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. They will have the opportunity to participate in conservation education professional development and shadow a wide variety of education programming for all ages.
Member Duties : The VISTA member will strengthen and diversify the volunteer program at the Wildlife Safari Park by recruiting, training, and overseeing both youth and adult volunteers. They will identify the STEM educational needs of both the Wildlife Safari Park and surrounding communities to develop volunteer opportunities and will create volunteer led STEM educational programming for low-income and diverse audiences. The VISTA member will also work with staff and volunteers to create a STEM career ladder that allows youth volunteers to eventually gain access to joining the workforce at the Wildlife Safari Park. Promotion, recruitment, interviewing, selection, initial training, motivation, and retention for volunteer programs at the Wildlife Safari Park. Coordination of schedules, resources, and supplies for volunteer groups. Create and facilitate communication, curriculum, training, and continuing education for volunteer groups. Maintenance and upkeep of volunteer records through Volgistics.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Education , Environment , Children/Youth .
Community Outreach , Education , Environment , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Youth Development , Environment , Team Work , Recruitment , Teaching/Tutoring , Public Speaking , Education , Leadership .
Youth Development , Environment , Team Work , Recruitment , Teaching/Tutoring , Public Speaking , Education , Leadership .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Wildlife Safari Park STEM Career Ladder Coordinator VISTA
Program Start/End Date
06/01/2023 - 06/01/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
NEBRASKA
Accepting Applications
From 05/05/2023 To 07/05/2023
Contact
Jocelyn Harrison
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Omaha NE 68107
402-738-6942
jocelyn.harrison@omahazoo.com
http://www.wildlifesafaripark
Listing ID
108630
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