[Srm] Fwd: Americorps job opportunity

[Kelsey L Hawkes]

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> Here's a good opportunity for students!
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Thanks,

Kelsey Hawkes
Tierra Seca President
Society for Range Management
University of Arizona
khawkes at email.arizona.edu

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> * AmeriCorps Water Educator Position Description*
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> Recruitment is taking place through the AmeriCorps Fellowship at the
> University of Arizona's Graduate College and requires that all candidates
> either be US citizens or resident aliens (green card holders). A
> quarter-time position requires 450 hours of service and provides a living
> stipend of $3127 and a $1415 Segal Educational Award which can be utilized
> for tuition, fees, or repayment of student loans over a 7-year period.
> Please refer to the following link
> http://grad.arizona.edu/peacecorp/americorps for additional information.
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> Under the direction of the Arizona Project WET (APW) Director and Project
> Coordinator, AmeriCorps members will become water educators delivering the
> Sweetwater Wetlands Water Festival, a field study for the 3rd grade Water
> Unit for local schools. The outdoor field experience held at Sweetwater
> Wetlands is hands-on, minds-on and reinforces water concepts taught in the
> classroom.
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> Water educators also conduct groundwater presentations in 3rd and 6th grade
> classrooms throughout Tucson. All training is provided.
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> Candidates should have a strong interest in inquiry-based water education.
> Basic knowledge of educational principles and methods should be enhanced
> with creativity and flexibility. Strong communication skills are a must,
> along with the ability to translate technical information into
> age-appropriate presentations. Applicants should be available to work during
> the school day at least three days a week through May 31, 2012.
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> *Duties & Responsibilities*
> • Present pre-written water-related lessons at Sweetwater Wetlands Water
> Festivals in an engaging, inquiry-based manner.
> • Conduct groundwater flow model presentations in third and sixth grade
> classrooms.
> • Set up, clean up, and help transport equipment for water presentations.
> • Take a lead role in managing Sweetwater Wetlands Water Festivals.
> • Communicate appropriately with classroom teachers, other adults and
> students.
> • Facilitate student discovery through hands-on, minds-on lessons.
> • Incorporate local relevance into teaching (e.g. Colorado River watershed,
> water quality, water conservation, and ecology of wetlands).
> • Help promote literacy in our schools through water education
> opportunities.
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> *Additional Minimum Qualifications*
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> • Excellent time manager
> • Strong organization and communication skills
> • Ability to work with a team
> • Valid driver's license and clean driving record
> • Ability to commit to working through May 31, 2012
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> *Preferred Qualifications *
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> • Bachelor's or Graduate degree in any related field
> • Experience in both formal and informal education programs for a variety
> of audiences
> • Broad-based knowledge of water resources and water management in the
> state
> • Strong personal commitment to the success of the program
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> *To apply for the position, please email a cover letter, availability, and
> a resume to Rachel Sandler: apwscheduling at gmail.com
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