This is an AmeriCorps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled. The US Fish and Wildlife Service administers the system of national wildlife refuges. We aim to develop an ethic of stewardship by providing access to federal land that is preserved for conservation. In rural, low-income Grays Harbor County, youth need support to lead active, healthy lives outdoors. We aim to reconnect them to the benefits of nature generations before them had. The Shorebird Education Program at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge serves 3rd and 4th grade classes over the course of a year. The member coordinates the program and collaborates with schools and teachers. Office space at another site and a government vehicle are provided. This position aligns with the school year. Interviews will be held in early summer for a start date at the beginning of the school year. Monthly stipend amount: $2,995.

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