Notre Dame Mission Volunteers Environmental Educator & Program Development Specialist – Americorps Volunteer

The Environmental Educator & Program Development Specialist role is a Notre Dame Mission Volunteers, Americorps position. This service program is an 11-month commitment from August 16, 2024 – June 30, 2025.

This volunteer role includes the following benefits:

• $18,700 living stipend 
• $6,895 education award
• Health insurance (no vision/dental)
• Forbearance of eligible student loans
• Professional development training

The primary responsibilities of this position are direct instruction of youth as an outdoor educator and collecting data for NDMVA. This includes but is not limited to:

• Approaching learning and engagement through a multidisciplinary teaching approach
• Guiding hikes in the state forest
• Engaging students in environmental and STEAM-centered curriculum 
• Facilitating challenge courses, canoeing, climbing walls, and other adventure programming
• Promoting social and emotional learning with our team building initiatives
• Making the program accessible for all students, regardless of ability level and background
• Attending Notre Dame Mission Volunteers Americorps meetings
• Collecting data from students through surveys

Candidates will be:

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma/GED
• Consent to a criminal history check
• US Citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Driven and motivated to serve
• Flexible and able to thrive in a team setting
• Kind, honest, and positive role models for the students and districts Nuhop serves
• Equipped to instruct with compassion 
• Ready to challenge themselves to learn and grow
• Inspired by Nuhop’s mission and focus leading to professional outcomes
• Comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather
• Willing to take initiative to assist with cleaning and other duties

About Nuhop

Nuhop is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1974. A regional leader in experiential learning, Nuhop is diversified in its program offerings. Nuhop’s major areas of focus are:

• Outdoor education programs developed for middle level students.
• Residential summer camp programs for children that are identified as neurodiverse, i.e., autistic children and children with learning disabilities, ADHD, ODD, and more.
• Team building programs for high school, middle school, and college aged students and groups.
• Experiential learning and team development programs for non-profit organizations, corporations, teachers, and government agencies.
• Challenge Course Programs