900-HR Environmental Steward/Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust

Description

Environmental Stewards serve 1700 or 900 hour AmeriCorps terms. Their term of service begins with one to two weeks of training with the Maine Conservation Corps before being paired with a Host Site. Environmental Stewards are tasked with expanding the capacity of local organization by accomplishing conservation initiatives. The activities of stewards vary by the needs of host sites; past projects have included: water quality monitoring, volunteer management, habitat restoration, environmental education, small scale recreational trail projects, and much more.

Environmental Stewards serve 1700 or 900 hour AmeriCorps terms. Their term of service begins with one to two weeks of training with the Maine Conservation Corps before being paired with a Host Site. Environmental Stewards are tasked with expanding the capacity of local organization by accomplishing conservation initiatives. The activities of stewards vary by the needs of host sites; past projects have included: water quality monitoring, volunteer management, habitat restoration, environmental education, small scale recreational trail projects, and much more. Read More

Living Allowance

$1456 - $1456 monthly

Benefits

Education award upon successful completion of service, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training

Additional Benefits

• Weekly living allowance of $364 (before taxes) for 24 weeks • AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,172.50 • Certifications in the National Incident Management System, some members will also receive MCC Chainsaw Safety Certification • Conferences such as the Maine AmeriCorps Member Conference • Networking opportunities • Maine State Park Pass • Some members may also be eligible for student loan forbearance and childcare reimbursement • This site provides housing at a reasonable rate

Education Requirements

High School Graduate

Desired Certifications or Qualifications

Site Specific Qualifications:
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Friendly, confident personality
• Ability to canoe or kayak
• Ability to lift a canoe or kayak
• Knowledge of aquatic plants
• Comfortable serving in remote places

Desired Languages

English

Other Conditions

Car recommended
Subject to criminal background check

Age Requirement

18 - 99

Focus Areas

Community & Nonprofit Development, Education & Youth, Environment

Weekly Hours

40

Service Type

Direct Service

Service Environment

Indoor and Outdoor

Placement

Individual Placement

Service Setting

Community-based Nonprofit, Federal Government Agency, Local Government Agency, Museum or Nature Center, National Nonprofit/Affiliate, Park, State Agency other than State Service Commission

Activity Types

Hands On Activities, Office Activities, Professional Activities