Environmental Education Fellowship Program
Location: Porter, IN
Compensation: $900 bi weekly stipend
The Post-Graduate Fellowship program provides an opportunity for next generation leaders to receive training and coaching to develop their naturalist, outdoor education, and resource interpretation skills and techniques. Fellows often work in pairs during the summer to give each the opportunity to shadow peers and provide/receive feedback. During the school year, Fellows have opportunities to extend their professional development through workshops, in-services, and shadowing National Park Service staff.
Responsibilities
- Prepare for and lead educational/interpretive programs in natural and cultural history, inquiry-based science, and resource stewardship for a diverse community of students; ages 6-17.
Maintain a Positive Mental Attitude and serve as a role model for responsible environmental behavior and literacy. - Ensure safety and well-being of program participants using sound judgment and applying appropriate decisions by following safety protocol and reporting incidents, near misses or possible hazards.
- Attend program staff training workshops and regularly scheduled staff meetings.
- Assist in the maintenance of all program supplies, equipment, and facilities.
- Actively participate to support fundraising efforts.
- Comply with all Dunes Learning Center policies and always represent DLC in a professional manner.
- Perform all assigned duties critical to the operation of the Dunes Learning Center.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or some formal education with equivalent experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to equity and inclusion
- Physically able to perform duties outdoors, in all weather conditions, and hike several miles over dunes terrain while carrying a 25-lb backpack
- A willingness to be coached and to receive feedback
- Ability to work independently as well as on a team
- Ability to work dynamic hours, including evenings and weekends. Hours align with on-site education and event programming schedules and vary seasonally
- Official government identification
Desirable
- Experience with environmental education and/or interpretation
- Knowledge of the natural history of the Calumet Region
- Ability to speak Spanish
- Lifeguard certification
- Possess valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation for local travel
Physical Demands
Fellows are required to regularly stand for long periods of time and walk up to 5 miles per day on sandy dune terrain while carrying a 25-lb backpack in all weather conditions. Fellows must be able to verbally communicate and have visual abilities that allow them to deliver programs safely.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Stephanie Husek, Onsite Program Manager at employment@duneslearningcenter.org