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About Pennsylvania Master Naturalist: Pennsylvania Master Naturalist is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization with its central administrative office located in Elysburg, PA. Pennsylvania Master Naturalist is a cooperative program based on a national initiative that connects people with their local ecosystems through intensive natural science training and local conservation service work.
It is a venture directed toward developing a local corps of “master volunteers and service providers” to offer education, outreach, and service dedicated to the understanding and management of natural areas within their communities. It was founded on the belief that to sustain the state’s natural resources for future generations, cooperation among organizations and citizens is imperative.
By cultivating partnerships and training volunteers, the program has a broad, synergistic impact; it expands the reach of regional organizations to new audiences, facilitates the critically needed stewardship of urban and suburban ecosystems, empowers citizens to make responsible environmental choices, and promotes volunteerism and community action. Pennsylvania Master Naturalist is a year-round program with three core components: intensive natural science training, continuing education, and conservation volunteer service.
Local Training Coordinator Job Description (Volunteer/Unpaid)
A local Training Coordinator is a volunteer who uses the PA Master Naturalist curriculum, tools, and resources to plan, coordinate, facilitate, and serve as the host of a 50-hour training course for adult volunteers. Participants will learn about Pennsylvania’s ecosystems, natural resources, and techniques to educate others. They will be introduced to resources that will help create connections between volunteers and conservation projects. This position may serve as the instructor of classes and/or seek expert instructors to teach the class and field course content. Training Coordinators will receive required training, at no cost, and a manual that describes the roles and responsibilities of their position in detail.
To become a Training Coordinator, you must hold a minimum of either a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, education, or related field OR be able to demonstrate comparable practical experience coordinating and providing natural science or related education programs. Training Coordinators usually work for an organization, agency, or group that places a priority on natural science-based environmental education. We refer to this organization as Coordinating Partner or host organization. This organization must also be willing to support you as a Training Coordinator and be willing to offer a PA Master Naturalist volunteer training course.
For more information, please contact Michele Richards at michele@pamasternaturalist.org if interested.
