City of Cordova AmeriCorps Program

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Alabama; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Health coverage

Living allowance

Training

Job summary

The City of Cordova AmeriCorps Environmental Stewardship Program seeks members to engage in hands-on environmental stewardship, park maintenance, and community service across Cordova’s parks and public spaces. Members will support trails, litter removal, vegetation management, habitat improvements, and education activities to enhance environmental quality and public space safety.

Participants receive structured orientation, safety training, and ongoing supervision to develop skills in teamwork,

Qualifications

• Commitment to public service and community engagement.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform trail and park maintenance and beautification.
• Handle litter removal and vegetation management.
• Assist with erosion control and stormwater projects.
• Support environmental education activities.

Job description

The City of Cordova AmeriCorps Environmental Stewardship Program will engage AmeriCorps members in hands-on environmental stewardship, park improvement, and community service activities that enhance public spaces and strengthen the City's capacity to maintain and improve its natural and recreational resources. Members will serve throughout Cordova's park and recreation system, including Indian Head Mill Park, Disney Lake Park, Reservoir Park, South Circle, and other community properties. Service activities will include trail and park maintenance, litter and debris removal, beautification, vegetation management, invasive species control, erosion and stormwater-related projects, habitat and natural-resource improvements, facility and grounds maintenance, and preparation and support for community recreation and environmental education activities. The program is designed to address a significant local capacity need. Cordova has invested substantially in parks, outdoor recreation, environmental improvements, and community revitalization, but limited municipal staffing makes it difficult to provide the level of stewardship necessary to sustain these assets. AmeriCorps members will provide dedicated service capacity while completing visible projects that improve the safety, appearance, accessibility, and environmental quality of public spaces. Members will receive structured orientation, safety training, environmental stewardship education, and ongoing supervision. The program will also provide members with practical experience in public service, teamwork, leadership, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Through AmeriCorps service, Cordova will create a sustainable model that combines environmental stewardship with community improvement, strengthens the City's park and recreation system, expands local service capacity, and develops individuals who understand the value of civic service and responsible stewardship of community resources.

Member Duties

AmeriCorps members will provide hands-on environmental stewardship and community service throughout Cordova's parks and public spaces. Members will perform trail and park maintenance; litter and debris removal; landscaping and beautification; vegetation and invasive species management; erosion and stormwater-related projects; and habitat and natural-resource improvements.

Program Benefits

• Training
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage
• Living Allowance.

Terms

• Uniforms provided and required
• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Permits attendance at school during off hours.

Service Areas

• Neighborhood Revitalization
• Community and Economic Development
• Environment
• Community Outreach.