KACEE eeCorps PAROC

This position will be located at Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center (PAROC) at Emporia State University (ESU), which is located in Emporia, KS. PAROC connects communities with natural resources through hands-on experiences, STEM education, environmental education, and community outreach. Located on King Lake and surrounded by diverse natural resources, PAROC provides opportunities for students, educators, families, and community members to explore aquatic ecosystems, prairie ecology, biodiversity, conservation, watersheds, and other environmental and STEM topics. In this position, the member will support the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of STEM and environmental education programs at the Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center. The member will provide direct educational service to youth, families, educators, ESU students, and community members through hands-on programs at PAROC and at schools and community locations throughout the region. The member will assist with expanding PAROC's traveling outreach programs, developing educational activities and community partnerships, supporting recurring programs and special events, and increasing access to hands-on STEM and environmental education opportunities. The member will work closely with the Outreach Director, PAROC student assistants, volunteers, educators, and community partners.

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Member Duties : eeCorps members engage with their Host Site organizations to develop, implement and enhance programs, projects, and activities that will create progress towards eeCorps’ and PAROC’s goals. These activities include, but are not limited to:Assist with planning, preparing, implementing, and evaluating hands-on STEM and environmental education programs for PreK–12 students, families, educators, ESU students, and community members. Develop and facilitate interactive, inquiry-based educational activities related to aquatic ecology, prairie ecology, biodiversity, conservation, watersheds, pollution, natural resources, and other STEM and environmental topics. Support PAROC's field trips, Science Saturday programs, Science Storytime programs, summer camps, traveling programs, teacher professional development opportunities, community events, and other educational programs.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas Education , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Environment .

Skills Team Work , Public Speaking , Environment , Communications , Education .

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Summary Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National

Program KACEE eeCorps PAROC

Program Start/End Date 09/03/2026 - 08/27/2027

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations KANSAS

Languages English

Accepting Applications From 07/05/2026 To 11/15/2026

To Apply Phone 6206802665

E-mail [email protected]

Website https://kacee.org/americorps-eecorps#eecorps-interest-form

Contact Leonore Enfield

KACEE

Manhattan KS 66502

6206802665

[email protected]

www.kacee.org/americorps-eecorps

Listing ID 130897