Watershed Education & Field Programs Coordinator

AmeriCorps; East Berkshire (VT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Education award

Childcare assistance

Job summary

The Watershed Engagement Coordinator (AmeriCorps) in Vermont supports educational programming and public events for MRBA/UMATR. You will coordinate school programs, assist with field activities, and help grow Native Tree Nursery and watershed projects using ArcGIS mapping.

Earn a full-time service year (1,720 hours over ~47 weeks) with a living allowance of $31,000 and an education award of $7,395 upon completion. Health coverage and training opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Interest in environmental education and public events.
• Willingness to participate in trainings and service days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver educational programming to school students focused on watershed and river sciences.
• Support and collaborate with staff on watershed project development and tracking using ArcGIS mapping.
• Maintain Native Nursery and coordinate with Native Tree Nursery Manager to develop future programming.
• Assist MRBA and UMATR staff in field activities such as riparian corridor tree planting, tree survival surveys, stream assessments with landowners, restoration site monitoring, and other field maintenance related activities as needed.
• Participate in an Independent Service Project under the guidance of VHCB AmeriCorps
• Participate in all VHCB AmeriCorps Trainings, Service Days, Events, and Program Initiatives.
• Engage in professional and personal development activities and networking opportunities.

Skills

General Skills

Environment

Team Work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The Watershed Engagement Coordinator (AmeriCorps) in Vermont supports educational programming and public events for MRBA/UMATR. You will coordinate school programs, assist with field activities, and help grow Native Tree Nursery and watershed projects using ArcGIS mapping.

Earn a full-time service year (1,720 hours over ~47 weeks) with a living allowance of $31,000 and an education award of $7,395 upon completion. Health coverage and training opportunities are included.