ECO AmeriCorps is seeking a highly qualified Team Leader to help guide the program and its members to continued success in the 2018-2019 service year..
ECO members serve full-time (40 hours per week) at sites across Vermont implementing strategies to improve water quality and reduce waste. We help participants shape a career in environmental conservation, while placing feet on the ground in a fight for Vermont’s environment. We partner with municipalities, conservation districts, planning commissions, solid waste districts, and nonprofit organizations to monitor water quality, implement projects, provide outreach and education, and plan future interventions. The team leader is a critical link to ensure the success of these members and the program as a whole. The selected candidate will collaborate with ECO AmeriCorps staff and other program partners to develop and implement strategies to help ensure program and member success.
We seek a highly motivated self-starter who is passionate about the environment, and has a proven track record in national service. Priority may be given to those with a bachelor's degree or higher with a major or significant coursework related to environmental conservation, natural or agricultural sciences, environmental studies, engineering, government/policy, communications or other related fields; or to those with demonstrated skills in project coordination, volunteer management, communications, and/or national service.
Service Activities
The team leader provides administrative and programmatic support to ECO AmeriCorps staff to ensure programmatic and member success. This includes: assisting with management of the program's social media accounts, developing and implementing member reflection activities, coordinating member networking activities, assisting with the development and implementation of training activities, coordination and partnership with other service organizations, development and implementation of all-corps service projects and other special initiatives, assisting members in identifying resources to overcome service-related challenges, and more.
Community Need Addressed
Environmental stewardship -- water quality improvement, habitat restoration.
Increased community education and participation in recycling and composting waste materials which will directly decrease the amount of waste entering Vermont's landfills.
Position Outcomes
The team leader helps the ECO AmeriCorps staff support the success of the program and its 23 additional members in achieving the following goals:
At least 7 members will be placed in a green job within 30 days of their completion of service, and all 24 members will be trained and/or certified in green jobs during their service.
At least 5 miles of rivers/waterways will be treated and/or improved.
At least 150 acres of public land will be treated and/or improved to improve waterways.
At least 1000 individuals will receive environmental stewardship education and/or training, and at least 100 individuals will report a change in behavior or an intention to change behavior as a result of this education/training.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Skills you will gain
Leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution, nonprofit organization, grant writing, public speaking, curriculum development, community education, time management, public relations, desktop publishing, press release writing, project planning and oversight, natural resource management, GIS mapping, invasive species identification, soil and water sampling procedures, soil science, composting and community farming methods, and more.
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, 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, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
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, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, 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