Individual Placement - Outdoor Education Fellow
The Student Conservation Association · Delmar, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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The Student Conservation Association · Delmar, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
The Student Conservation Association · Delmar, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
Position Summary
To provide education to Capital District communities, through outdoor programs, classroom visits, as well as other public presentations. As the population of New York State continues to grow, Five Rivers prioritizes public outreach and education for the Capital District. Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is uniquely positioned between three defined metropolitan areas: Albany, Schenectady, and Troy. The support of SCA/AmeriCorps enables Five Rivers to pay significant attention to providing education programs and services to these audiences. Members also do informal interpretation on site at Five Rivers with a wide variety of audiences of different ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Location
Delmar, NY
Schedule
January 26, 2026 - November 23, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
AmeriCorps Member Duties and Responsibilities: Develop, plan, and implement outreach programs, including DEC’s Nature’s Schoolyard and Nature Bus initiatives, for schools in defined urban areas of Albany, Schenectady, and Troy. Develop and present outreach programs for community programs serving youth from New York‘s Capital District (30%) Develop and present on-site environmental education programs, including programs for students from pre-K to high school, as well as interpretive programs and walks for the public, based from the visitor center at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center. (20%) Participate in stewardship activities through Community Science research, invasive species removal and native gardening projects, trail checks and other duties as assigned (15%) Present special programs, exhibits and/or services at local events, as well as for special needs audiences such as senior or nursing home facilities. (10%) Participate in training and professional development including staff meetings and planning sessions, in-house training sessions on teaching methods, natural history and environmental science, and interpretation techniques. (10%) Participate in all SCA Corps-wide trainings and service projects, as well as project evaluation and reporting. (15%)
Marginal Duties
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
BA/BS degree in education, environmental studies, conservation/wildlife sciences or related disciplines preferred.
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Housing provided On Site at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
Compensation
Amount of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award being offered for successful completion of the member’s term of service in 2025: $7,395.00 2026 Amount TBDAmount of Living Allowance member will receive: $440/week, and Housing provided On Site at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Required
Additional Benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.