City of Cordova AmeriCorps Program

AmeriCorps; Cordova (AL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Education award

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Job summary

City of Cordova AmeriCorps Program in Cordova, Alabama, is seeking members for an environmental stewardship initiative across Cordova’s parks and public spaces, with hands-on service and community engagement.

The program runs from 01 October 2026 to 30 September 2027, offering full-time placements, structured orientation, safety training, and opportunities to gain practical experience in public service and leadership.

Qualifications

• Education level: Less than High school.
• Age range: 17–90.
• Languages: English.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on environmental stewardship and community service across Cordova’s parks.
• Perform trail and park maintenance, litter removal, and vegetation management.
• Assist with environmental education and community service activities.
• Develop skills in teamwork, leadership, and public service.

Skills

General Skills

Team Work

Environment

Education

Less than High school

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. Members will also assist with maintaining park amenities, preparing public spaces for recreational use, supporting environmental education and community service activities, and completing improvement projects at Indian Head Mill Park, Disney Lake Park, Reservoir Park, South Circle, and other City properties. Members will receive training and supervision while developing skills in environmental stewardship, teamwork, leadership, public service, and community engagement.

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

Skills

• General Skills
• Team Work
• Environment

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

City of Cordova AmeriCorps Program

Program Start/End Date

10/01/2026 - 09/30/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Less than High school

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 90

Program Locations

ALABAMA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 08/31/2026 To 09/30/2026

Contact

Steven Parsons

154 Main St

Cordova AL 35550

2054839266

[e-mail]

cordovaal.org