The SCA Environmental Education (EE) Specialist will assist the Refuge with many activities that connect the local community and provide the candidate with prime career experience. Activities include but are not limited to: planning and presenting environmental education programs for a variety of audiences, leading guided walks for public audiences or school groups, using verbal and written communication to effectively engage the local community, developing or revising curriculum based lesson plans, designing flyers and creating social media content, and assisting in the operation of a Visitor Center. The candidate will also gain training and certification to teach youth outdoor skills like fishing, archery, and kayaking. These experiential learning opportunities will be hands-on, engaging, and will utilize resources in the local community and environment. The duties of this position will support Refuge goals through presenting programs, fostering partnerships, co-teaching, and leading.
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Schedule
September 21, 2026 - March 19, 2027
26 Weeks
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Providing curriculum based environmental education lessons to K-12 students; Assisting with the Philly Nature Kids repeat based environmental education program for 4th graders at partner schools; Planning and presenting interpretive programs for public audiences including guided walks, guided shuttle tours, nature-based crafts, etc; Facilitating outdoor recreation programs including archery, fishing, kayaking; Designing flyers and creating social media content; Assisting with daily Visitor Center operations; Planning and preparing for special events; Engaging with local community members in Southwest Philadelphia to deepen relationships at community events and meetings
Marginal Duties
Assisting with biology and maintenance teams including habitat restoration and trail maintenance; attending community meetings; assisting with offsite community work including at community gardens; working with volunteers; other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
drivers license required; experience working with public; resume should be submitted.
This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree; experience leading standards-based education lessons; curriculum development; experience with leading formal or informal education programs.
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
shared living bunkhouse available but member is also able to find their own living accommodations.
Compensation
living allowance of $700/week, a housing allowance of $750/month, a relocation allowance of $1,100 (paid once), health insurance offered.
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Additional Benefits
Defensive Driving Training
First Aid/CPR
Interpretive Skills
Health Insurance
AmeriCorps: Not Eligible
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.
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Our History:
Here in Lower South Carolina, your local Goodwill has been building better communities through the power of work since the 1970s. In 1974, a small group of local citizens raised concerns over the lack of opportunities for people with disabilities in the Charleston area. After five years of endless meetings and small fundraising activities, the group received a charter from Goodwill Industries International and the agency officially opened its doors on October 16, 1979, with the name Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina, Inc.
Since its inception, your local Goodwill has continued to provide services to individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the South Carolina. The community has supported Goodwill Industries with donations of goods, monetary contributions and by shopping in Goodwill retail stores. Because of this support, Goodwill’s mission of helping people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work is as relevant today as it was when Goodwill opened its doors in 1979.
