Description
This position is a partnership between Confluence Environmental Center, AmeriCorps Program and the Johnson Creek Watershed Council. The Outreach and Riparian Specialist will build on the successes of previous AmeriCorps Members in the following ways:
• Restoration Projects: (35%)
o Design, implement, and maintain riparian restoration projects along Johnson Creek and tributaries under the supervision of the JCWC Riparian Program Manager.
o Conduct outreach and recruitment to creekside landowners to increase restoration efforts.
o Support workforce development and volunteer training efforts.
• Outreach Projects: (35%)
o Build partnerships with culturally specific organizations and underrepresented community groups.
o Assist with coordination of volunteer restoration events and educational activities with school groups
o Create and distribute outreach materials for upcoming events
o Assist with volunteer recruitment, communication, and volunteer database tracking.
• Community Science: (10%)
o Assist with wildlife survey projects and help plan and host educational community events
• Confluence Member Development: (20%)
o Participate in Confluence led leadership development activities which include: Leadership Development Program, Change Agent Project, team meetings, National Service events and other self-directed development opportunities.
This position is a partnership between Confluence Environmental Center, AmeriCorps Program and the Johnson Creek Watershed Council. The Outreach and Riparian Specialist will build on the successes of previous AmeriCorps Members in the following ways:
• Restoration Projects: (35%)
o Design, implement, and maintain riparian restoration projects along Johnson Creek and tributaries under the supervision of the JCWC Riparian Program Manager.
o Conduct outreach and recruitment to creekside landowners to increase restoration efforts.
o Support workforce development and volunteer training efforts.
• Outreach Projects: (35%)
o Build partnerships with culturally specific organizations and underrepresented community groups.
o Assist with coordination of volunteer restoration events and educational activities with school groups
o Create and distribute outreach materials for upcoming events
o Assist with volunteer recruitment, communication, and volunteer database tracking.
• Community Science: (10%)
o Assist with wildlife survey projects and help plan and host educational community events
• Confluence Member Development: (20%)
o Participate in Confluence led leadership development activities which include: Leadership Development Program, Change Agent Project, team meetings, National Service events and other self-directed development opportunities.
Read More
Living Allowance
$1248
-
$1248 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
$100 Training Fund
Education Requirements
Some College
Desired Languages
English, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Other Conditions
Subject to criminal background check