Rural Action Appalachian Ohio Restore Corps - Full Year

AmeriCorps; The Plains (OH); On-site; USD 13,500 - 16,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living allowance

Education award

Stipend

Training

Childcare assistance

Health coverage

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking dedicated individuals to join the Appalachian Ohio Restore Corps (AORC) and support environmental initiatives in Appalachian Ohio. Members will conduct water quality monitoring, community outreach, and educational activities while gaining valuable certifications.

Selected candidates will receive a living allowance, education awards, and training. This position requires a commitment to improving the community through conservation and sustainability efforts.

Ideal applicants will have experience working with youth and the ability to engage actively in various tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth is preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs and hike over rough terrain.
• Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct water quality monitoring.
• Engage in field activities and community outreach.
• Implement environmental education activities.
• Participate in agricultural and forestry activities.
• Organize community meetings and manage projects.
• Recruit and manage volunteers.

Skills

Recruitment

Writing and editing

First aid

Community organization

Environment

Teaching and tutoring

Teamwork

Education

Public speaking

Communications

Leadership

Fundraising and grant writing

Conflict resolution

Non‑profit management

Computers and technology

Job description

Serve with the Appalachian Ohio Restore Corps (AORC) and help support Rural Action, a membership‑based non‑profit organization promoting a healthy people, planet, purpose, and prosperity in Appalachian Ohio. AORC mobilizes nearly 70 AmeriCorps members to help educate youth and the public, restore, conserve, and preserve environmental resources, improve food distribution to people in poverty, support reduced waste and recycling initiatives, and promote economic resilience through conservation and sustainability projects. Members are placed with Rural Action programs or community non‑profits to support specific projects and initiatives related to Conservation & Restoration, Agriculture, Forestry, Education, Reduced Waste, and Public Lands Access. During a term of service, training opportunities such as First Aid/CPR, Wilderness First Responder, and GIS/GPS are offered, providing certifications that support members' service experiences and prepare them for the next step in their careers.

Member Duties

• Water quality monitoring
• Field activities
• Community outreach
• Environmental education activities
• Agricultural and forestry activities
• Organizing community meetings
• Data collection and reporting
• Media activities
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Project management
• Volunteer recruitment and management
• Data collection and analysis
• Educational activities

Experience working with youth is preferred. Some positions may require the ability to lift and carry 40 lbs and hike over rough terrain in all types of weather. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Program Benefits

• Living allowance
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Stipend
• Training
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Health coverage

Terms

• Car recommended
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours

Service Areas

• Education
• Hunger
• Community and economic development
• Environment
• Children/Youth
• Community outreach

Skills

• Recruitment
• Writing and editing
• First aid
• Community organization
• Environment
• Teaching and tutoring
• Teamwork
• Education
• Public speaking
• Communications
• Leadership
• General skills
• Fundraising and grant writing
• Conflict resolution
• Non‑profit management
• Computers and technology