Environmental Educator in Residence Program

Environmental Educator in Residence Program

Program Description: Grand Canyon Conservancy's Environmental Educator in Residence Program invites educators to live on-site at Grand Canyon National Park for 4-10 weeks to use unique and inspiring methods to pique curiosity, prompt exploration, and develop knowledge of the world around us. Educators create place-based educational programs that deepen visitor understanding of Grand Canyon's environmental, spiritual, and cultural significance.

Geographic Scope: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, US

Focus Areas:

Environmental education and interpretation

Creative educational programming

Place-based learning and inquiry

Resource education

Public engagement through workshops, talks, and interactive learning experiences

Developing knowledge of Grand Canyon's environmental and cultural resources

What We Look For:

Educators who use unique and inspiring methods to:

- Pique curiosity
- Prompt exploration
- Develop knowledge of the natural world

Demonstrated success in public engagement and education

Experience with place-based learning

Ability to work with diverse audiences

What We Provide:

Free accommodation at Grand Canyon National Park

Weekly stipend

Travel subsidy

Staff support with program development and execution

Program supply reimbursement

Marketing exposure

Opportunities to work with K-12 students

Ongoing opportunities as alumni to stay involved in nationwide network

Program Structure:

Part of the three-track residency program (Artist, Astronomer, Environmental Educator)

Residents selected through competitive application process and peer panel review

Residency duration: 4-10 weeks

Contact Information:

Clover Morell, Senior Residency Program Manager

Dennis Alvarez, Residency Program Logistics Coordinator

Erin Gardner, Residency Program Administrative Coordinator

Email: residency@grandcanyon.org

Phone: (800) 858-2808

Mailing Address:
Grand Canyon Conservancy
PO Box 399
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

Organization: Grand Canyon Conservancy (501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN #86-0179548)
Official philanthropic and collaborative partner of Grand Canyon National Park