Job Description

 

Summary:

The Interpretive Trail Guide (Community Programs Educator) will implement and support community educational programs and events.

Position Description:

The Interpretive Trail Guide (Community Programs Educator), an AmeriCorps member, will be an essential member of the team for this non-profit organization. This person will primarily implement and support community educational programs and events, such as interpretive hikes, phenology tracking, and collaborating with Truckee Meadows Park Foundation’s Student Stewards Program. These programs serve to provide educational and health-based programming to students and families.

Mission:

Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation protects and enhances our communities' livability through public engagement, education, and the sustainability of our parks, trails, and open spaces. We do this primarily by providing in-park programming and opportunities for community engagement. The Parks Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization that began operating in 2013. Our current programs focus on improving community health and wellness and developing peoples’ appreciation for the natural and cultural history found in local parks.

Timeline for Service: February 2024-August 2024

13,765

Term of Service & Time Requirements:

Member's term of service begins in February, 2024 and will be completed by August 19th, 2024. This is a half term AmeriCorps member position. Members must complete 920 hours of service.

Statement on Supplementation, duplication, or displacement of staff:

This position does not duplicate work of previous or existing employees or volunteers, supplant the hiring of workers, or include service of duties that have been performed or were performed by a current employee, an employee who recently resigned or was discharged, an employee subject to a reduction in force, or an employee who is on leave.

Service Environment Description and Inclusive Member Position Description Statement:

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The above functions may be completed with or without reasonable accommodations. No persons involved with the program will discriminate based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or disability. This position has recurring access to vulnerable populations.

Host Site Agency Mission:

Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation protects and enhances our communities' livability through public engagement, education, and the sustainability of our parks, trails, and open spaces. We do this primarily by providing in-park programming and opportunities for community engagement. The Parks Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization that began operating in 2013. Our current programs focus on improving community health and wellness, and developing people’s appreciation for the natural and cultural history found in local parks, trails, and open spaces.

Program Mission:

Programs operating under the Parks Foundation are designed to heighten environmental consciousness and preservation in youth, help economically underserved students find academic success, and provide engaging and meaningful outdoor experiences for some of the most vulnerable families in the Reno-Sparks area.

Additional Guidelines or Expectations:

AmeriCorps members are required to wear at least one piece of AmeriCorps gear (AmeriCorps button), provided by the Parks Foundation, when serving during their term of service. When the member is facilitating a program, they should wear the t-shirt their site supervisor provides them with the AmeriCorps button pinned on this shirt. AmeriCorps members must participate in a minimum of three National Days of Service during their term of service and may participate in additional service projects. The AmeriCorps member must disclose all criminal convictions during application process and undergo National Service Criminal History Check and have no statutory exclusionary offenses to AmeriCorps service reported. The AmeriCorps member must be at least 17 years of age, and a US Citizen, US National, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.

Member Benefits:

In return for their service, AmeriCorps members receive a modest living allowance of $26,000, health benefits during their service, forbearance on qualifying student loans, and will receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $6,895 upon successful completion of service.

Evaluation and Reporting:

Members will receive a mid-term and end-of-term performance evaluation from their site-supervisor and the AmeriCorps Program Director. Members will submit their biweekly Member Service Logs (timesheets) to their supervisor to be approved. Members are also responsible for reporting performance measures to their site supervisor and AmeriCorps Program Director every month during their term of service.

 

To apply:

Send cover letter and resume to Vice President of Education, Devin Genoese at devin@tmparksfoundation.org.

Visit the TMPF website, www.tmparksfoundation.org for more information.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $13,765.00 per year

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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