Forest School Mentor
Quick answer
Wisconsin Conservation Corps is hiring an in-office AmeriCorps Forest School Mentor in La Farge, WI, paying $548 per week to support child-centered, nature-based learning.
- Role
- Forest School Mentor
- Organization
- Wisconsin Conservation Corps
- Location
- La Farge, Wisconsin
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $548 per week total stipend ($423.08 living stipend + $125 housing stipend), plus an AmeriCorps Education Award of approximately $5,176.
- Category
- Education & Training
- Apply by
- 2026-06-19
The role
The Forest School Mentor will serve at the Kickapoo Valley Forest School in La Farge, WI, helping to provide a child-centered, nature-based learning environment. Working alongside dedicated teachers, the mentor will facilitate outdoor activities, supervise students during exploration, and support place-based curriculum. This AmeriCorps position requires a commitment of 35 hours per week during the school year, with an emphasis on fostering children's connection to the natural world.
What you'll do
- Oversee, guide, and engage students during nature exploration
- Co-create and facilitate nature-themed small group lessons and activities
- Provide conscious supervision for students in rugged outdoor settings
- Support teachers in place-based curriculum delivery
- Assist students with outdoor clothing and gear management
What it takes
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Strong interest in nature, the outdoors, and working with youth
- Ability to work in all weather conditions and traverse uneven terrain
- Access to reliable personal transportation
- Enthusiastic, dependable, creative, and flexible personality
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
What you'll bring
How we treat you
AmeriCorps Education Award, housing stipend, professional development, and basic first aid training.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the position located?
This position is based at the Kickapoo Valley Forest School in La Farge, Wisconsin.
What is the compensation for this role?
The total compensation is $548 per week, including a living stipend and a housing stipend, plus a $5,176 AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of the term.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a strong interest in outdoor education and youth development, and have the physical ability to work in various weather conditions and terrains.
When is the application deadline?
Applications for this position are due by June 19, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Wisconsin Conservation Corps's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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