* Taking initiative, being a leader and role model.
* Leading youth, volunteers and community partners in environmental service.
* Participating in service projects (trash trap, wetland restoration, raptor rehabilitation).
* Educating youth, volunteers and community partners in Environmental Education and River Restoration and all other duties assigned.
* Implement community outreach plan with ECC Community Outreach Coordinator.
* Attend meetings, events, projects to promote the Earth Conservation Corps and help set up, clean up or work for meetings at the ECC facilities.
* Coordinate special events in collaboration with ECC Community Outreach Coordinator and management.
* Ability to work with various hand/garden tools (some power tools).
* Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time.
* Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Service Activities
* Participating in service projects (trash trap, wetland restoration, raptor rehabilitation).
* Educate youth, volunteers and community partners in Environmental Education and River Restoration
* Attend meetings, events, projects to promote the Earth Conservation Corps
Community Need Addressed
Although much progress has been made, the Anacostia River remains polluted. The wetlands at Turtle beach are in need of continued restoration.
Position Outcomes
clean and restore the Anacostia river, remove invasive plant species
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Training
Education Benefits
College Degree
Skills you will gain
Time keeping, Boating Safety Certification, CPR
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand
Planning
Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Set goals
Service
Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment