Penn Dixie seeks a part time, seasonal candidate to serve as AmeriCorps ABLE Member at Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve for summer 2019.
The candidate will guide groups through the history and science of the site’s resources and assist groups and campers in collecting fossils and rocks and making observations/connections about plants and wildlife. The candidate will additionally work with the Director of Education to develop accessible and inclusive programming and lessons that meet NYS Science standards. The candidate will be outside all day, walking most of the day, and lifting about 20 pounds of equipment.
Training/experience in STEM plus enthusiasm for science and nature in interactions with students is required. Start/end dates: 6/24-8/18 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm. For information about Americorps ABLE and to apply, visit: https://www.tscwny.org/Experience-Service/AmeriCorps-Builds-Lives-through-Education-ABLE