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</div></div></div></blockquote><div><br></div><div>Thanks,</div><div><br></div><div>Kelsey Hawkes</div><div>Tierra Seca President</div><div>Society for Range Management </div><div>University of Arizona</div><div><a href="mailto:khawkes@email.arizona.edu">khawkes@email.arizona.edu</a> </div>
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AmeriCorps Water Educator Position Description</b><br>
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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 <a href="http://grad.arizona.edu/peacecorp/americorps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://grad.arizona.edu/peacecorp/americorps</a> for additional information.<br>
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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. <br>
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Water educators also conduct groundwater presentations in 3rd and 6th
grade classrooms throughout Tucson. All training is provided. <br>
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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. <br>
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<b>Duties & Responsibilities</b><br>
Present pre-written water-related lessons at Sweetwater Wetlands Water Festivals in an engaging, inquiry-based manner.<br>
Conduct groundwater flow model presentations in third and sixth grade classrooms.<br>
Set up, clean up, and help transport equipment for water presentations.<br>
Take a lead role in managing Sweetwater Wetlands Water Festivals.<br>
Communicate appropriately with classroom teachers, other adults and students.<br>
Facilitate student discovery through hands-on, minds-on lessons.<br>
Incorporate local relevance into teaching (e.g. Colorado River
watershed, water quality, water conservation, and ecology of wetlands).<br>
Help promote literacy in our schools through water education opportunities.<br>
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<b>Additional Minimum Qualifications</b><br>
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Excellent time manager<br>
Strong organization and communication skills<br>
Ability to work with a team<br>
Valid driver's license and clean driving record<br>
Ability to commit to working through May 31, 2012<br>
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<b>Preferred Qualifications </b><br>
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Bachelor's or Graduate degree in any related field<br>
Experience in both formal and informal education programs for a variety of audiences<br>
Broad-based knowledge of water resources and water management in the state<br>
Strong personal commitment to the success of the program<br>
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<b>To apply for the position, please email a cover letter, availability, and a resume to Rachel Sandler: <a href="mailto:apwscheduling@gmail.com" target="_blank">apwscheduling@gmail.com</a><br></b><br><br>
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