Engage and educate community members and students in the Boise foothills ecosystem! 

Position Title: Environmental Education Instructor
Project Sponsor: Foothills Learning Center (FLC)

Service Description/Position Summary: 
In this position, the AmeriCorps Member will develop and deliver environmental education lessons and community programs to Treasure Valley students and community members of all ages. They will also assist with organizational details and logistics involved in delivering these programs. Additionally, they will recruit and coordinate volunteers to assist with special events, help with special projects, and engage in service and restoration projects.

Member Activities/Duties: 
In this position, the AmeriCorps Member will educate multi-age audiences through lessons, community programs and presentations. They will develop new curriculum; modify and improve existing lessons, and tailor lessons and presentations to different audiences. They will also develop and lead service learning and habitat restoration projects with a variety of groups. The member will represent FLC at Community Outreach Events – examples include, but are not limited to: expos and conferences, City of Boise events, and AmeriCorps events. This position includes assisting in the recruitment, supervision and training of volunteers, organizing and leading summer camps and special programs, and educating at on-site programs like our after school and preschool programs. The member will be expected to perform some administrative duties related to scheduling and program delivery using tools that will include Microsoft Office, email, Powerpoint, etc. They will be expected to positively and courteously respond to phone and in person inquiries while in service.

Requirements:

● Must be at least 19 years of age. 
● Must be U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident. 
● Must possess high school diploma or equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving award.
● Must be fluent in English.
● Must be able to commit to the full term of service for which they are applying. 
● Must successfully pass a fingerprint criminal history background check provided through PCEI. 
● Must complete and submit all necessary PCEI AmeriCorps paperwork and reports in a timely manner. 
● Must attend and complete all PCEI AmeriCorps training/service requirements including orientation, trainings, team meetings national service days, and Serve Idaho Conference.
● Must wear AmeriCorps uniform and/or appropriate identifiers and required safety gear while performing service or attending official events. 
● This program is available to all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Member Qualifications Preferred Skills:

● Minimum one year experience teaching children; interest in and enthusiasm for working with youth and adults. 
● Experience with environmental education, or STEM content knowledge preferred. 
● Communicate with clarity and conciseness to individuals and groups; convey respect, assistance and resourcefulness in a friendly manner; display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of City employees, the general public and other organizations. 
●Maintain a flexible schedule; maintain prompt and regular attendance.
●Complete assignments in a timely fashion and perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation. 
● All applicants must be able to successfully pass City of Boise background check processes which include reference checks and criminal history checks. 
● Pass City of Boise online Defensive Driver Training. Member will need to be able to drive a City vehicle. 
● Member will be required to complete a First Aid and CPR certification course.

Member Benefits Include:

● A taxable, monthly living allowance up to $22,200 distributed as 22 payments of approximately $1,009 each for a 1700-hour/11-month term.
● Upon successful completion of a term of service, eligible members receive an education award in the amount of $7,395 that can be used to repay qualified student loans or for further education in an accredited institution of higher learning, vocational or trade schools. The education award is taxed in the year that it is used.
● Loan forbearance - after successful completion of a term of service, AmeriCorps will pay the accrued interest on qualified loans, which is taxable.
● Basic medical insurance for those who qualify.
● Childcare allowance for those who qualify.
● Access to a Member Emergency Financial Assistance Fund for medical, housing, transportation emergencies.
● Professional development, trainings and networking opportunities.

Project Location: Foothills Learning Center, 3188 Sunset Peak Rd, Boise, ID 83702

Dates of Service: Full-time, 11 months, between September 2026 and August 2027 (These dates are TBD). Member will average between 35-40 hours per week, with a schedule to be determined by the site supervisor.

The Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute AmeriCorps program and member position is contingent upon continued AmeriCorps grant funding.