The Science Outreach Educator, an AmeriCorps member, will develop and implement Great Basin Outdoor School Spring Program activities that align with Next Generation Science Standards, pilot activities with students at science camps on the shore of Lake Tahoe and other sites, and assist with STEM professional development workshops for teachers. The member will work on community and outreach efforts, as well as extending opportunities for youth and adult education through the development of standards-based content. Mission: “To ignite children’s passion for learning and foster cooperation, respect, and responsibility through hands-on discovery in the outdoor classroom.” Primary Responsibilities: - Modify, upgrade, and pilot content involving science and engineering practices