Job description
Stream Teams United provides AmeriCorps resources to partner Stream Team organizations throughout the state of Missouri. Maramec Spring Park is owned and operated by The James Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that partners with area Stream Teams within the Meramec River watershed of south-central Missouri. Maramec Spring Park is one of the most beautiful spots to be found in Missouri. The Park contains the fifth largest spring in the state. An average of 100 million gallons of water flows from the Spring daily. Maramec Spring Park contains 1,860 acres of forest and fields. The 200 acre public use area of the Park provides many amenities and activities for visitors such as a cafe, store, camping, wildlife viewing, fish feeding, picnicking, shelters, playgrounds and fishing. The Meramec River, a clear calm Ozark stream, flows through the park providing excellent fishing. Maramec Spring Park is privately owned and operated by The James Foundation. The James Foundation is a non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Missouri. The Summer Associate serving at Maramec Spring Park will assist with summer nature based education programs for youth, environmental stewardship activities at the park, and help expand the reach of education and environmental stewardship programs to reach low-income youth and families within the service area.
Member Duties : The Summer Associate serving at Maramec Spring Park will assist with nature based education programs and environmental stewardship activities, and help expand the reach of programs to low income youth and families in the service area. The on-site education coordinator at the park will provide orientation and training to the Summer Associate on current education/outreach programs. The Associate will help develop new nature based education materials and assist with in-person delivery of education programs for youth. The on-site supervisor will also orient and train the Summer Associate in environmental stewardship activities at the park, and the Associate will help with in-person restoration activities. The Associate will help recruit volunteers for stewardship activities, including low-income youth.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required .
Service Areas :
Environment , Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach .
Environment , Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Environment , General Skills , Team Work .
Environment , General Skills , Team Work .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stream Teams United: Summer Maramec Spring Park
Program Start/End Date
06/12/2023 - 08/06/2023
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
MISSOURI
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 03/14/2023 To 05/20/2023
Contact
Kendra Swee
21506 Maramec Spring Dr
Saint James MO 65559
5732657124
kendraswee@maramecspringpark.org
www.maramecspringpark.com
Listing ID
117286
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