Education Program Associate(s)

Position Description: The education and outreach programs are designed to inspire an interest in environmental sciences and motivate the public on sustainable tourism, active conservation and preservation of freshwater resources, especially Lake Tahoe. We provide environmental education programs and events for students, residents and visitors to the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center’s two science-based education centers (Tahoe Science Center and Eriksson Education Center) through exhibits, tours, field trips, hands-on science activities and citizen science monitoring. The TERC Education Program Assistant(s) will implement education and outreach programs by serving with the Education and Outreach Director and Program Manager. Duties will be divided between the three Education Program Assistants by personal choice between the three AmeriCorps members. Tasks will include some of the following activities:

Desired Qualifications:

● Background in science and/or education (coursework or relevant experience)

● Ability to present educational programs to both adult and student audiences

● Public speaking and outreach skills

● Ability to serve with local community members, conservation groups and agencies

● Experience organizing events

● Skills facilitating and/or participating in group meetings

● Ability to lay out work tasks, identify resources, focus work and complete tasks on time

● Strong writing skills

● Independent, highly motivated, and able to meet deadlines with limited supervision

● Passion for the natural environment

● Proficiency using personal computers and Internet

● Ability to travel throughout the region

● Physical ability to perform strenuous activities at high elevations