Summer Assoc. Marketing, Education, & Outreach
My County Parks, Oxford, IA, United States
Johnson County Conservation provides no-cost education programs tothousands of youth and hundreds of adults each year through immersivefield trips, public events, festivals, summer camps, wilderness treks,and community partnerships.The Education & Outreach Summer VISTAs (2) will assist in expandingour education outreach with community partner groups serving low-incomeyouth and families, as well as increase our free programing a JohnsonCounty Conservation sites.By increasing our outreach and education services, we aim to reducesummer learning loss and enhance summer enrichment opportunities forJohnson County youth. We also aim to increase access to the health andwellness benefits of outdoor recreation in our community for all JohnsonCounty residents. By engaging more community members in conservationeducation and outdoor recreation we are building environmental stewardsof today and into the future.
Anticipated service schedule: Thisis a full-time, temporary (10-weeks) position. Hours are typically 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Monday-Friday, except for any holidays or office closures. Some weekendand evening hours will also be required.Mostservice will be done at Kent Park, or other Johnson County Conservationoperations centers or properties.Thisposition starts on June 1, 2026 and ends on August 9, 2026
Member Duties: TheVISTA member will facilitate outdoor recreation and conservationeducation programs ranging from guided hikes to wildlife education tokayaking and paddle boarding programing. This position will help supportnew partnership and expansive partnership development, servingunder-resourced communities as well as general public populations.The VISTA member will have the chance to learn about multiple publicconservation areas and provide programs at multiple sites throughout thesummer.The VISTA member will provide marketing support through the developmentof program promotions, informational videos and social media content,and through other communications channels.
Qualifications Some CollegeHold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US national, or Lawful Permanent ResidentMust have a valid Iowa driver's license. Experience in environmental education, outdoor recreation, and youth development.
To Apply Please submit an online application and send in the following items below:
Cover letter
Resume
Send to: MWiegand@johnsoncountyiowa.gov
Online application: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=128791
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Anticipated service schedule: Thisis a full-time, temporary (10-weeks) position. Hours are typically 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Monday-Friday, except for any holidays or office closures. Some weekendand evening hours will also be required.Mostservice will be done at Kent Park, or other Johnson County Conservationoperations centers or properties.Thisposition starts on June 1, 2026 and ends on August 9, 2026
Member Duties: TheVISTA member will facilitate outdoor recreation and conservationeducation programs ranging from guided hikes to wildlife education tokayaking and paddle boarding programing. This position will help supportnew partnership and expansive partnership development, servingunder-resourced communities as well as general public populations.The VISTA member will have the chance to learn about multiple publicconservation areas and provide programs at multiple sites throughout thesummer.The VISTA member will provide marketing support through the developmentof program promotions, informational videos and social media content,and through other communications channels.
Qualifications Some CollegeHold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US national, or Lawful Permanent ResidentMust have a valid Iowa driver's license. Experience in environmental education, outdoor recreation, and youth development.
To Apply Please submit an online application and send in the following items below:
Cover letter
Resume
Send to: MWiegand@johnsoncountyiowa.gov
Online application: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=128791
#J-18808-Ljbffr