Local recruitment: ECO AmeriCorps - DEC Rivers Program

ECO AmeriCorps members serve at organizations across Vermont implementing strategies to improve water quality, restore habitats and build understanding and resiliency. We recognize service in our program is an entryway into the environmental and conservation fields and relish that responsibility. You are looking for greater confidence and capabilities, being selected into ECO allows you an open field to explore your interests with freedom and support. You will have access to many resources and connections that help you further emerge as the environmental leader you are. We amplify your passion for creating a change by curating well-rounded experiences that are well-organized and supported. ECO is available to people of all races, genders, abilities, identities, backgrounds, and interests. We provide a platform to further shape your career in environmental conservation, while placing feet on the ground in a fight for Vermont’s environment. We partner with municipalities, conservation districts, planning commissions, solid waste districts, and nonprofit organizations to monitor water quality, implement projects, provide outreach and education, and plan a restorative future. Projects may include: green infrastructure, supporting biodiversity, public outreach, project planning, digital mapping, data collection & surveys and curriculum development. We seek self-starters who are passionate about protecting nature. Priority may be given to those with degrees in the natural or agricultural sciences, environmental studies, communications, engineering, or government/policy; or to those with demonstrated skills in project coordination, volunteer management, communications, and/or mapping. We recognize the historic and systemic barriers to service, please visit our website to read more about our ongoing commitment to change and complete position descriptions.

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Member Duties : Watershed Management Division monitoring programs: LaRosa Partnership Program (LPP) and the Ambient Biomonitoring Network (ABN). The primary role is to support LPP Coordinator with implementing and overseeing the LPP, which collects water chemistry samples each spring and summer from streams statewide, collect water quality monitoring data and participate in educating and engaging the public with issues of stream health. The role will engage with LPP Coordinator to improve the LPP data PowerBI tool, analyze the LPP data using visualization tools, GIS, or statistics. Weekly hours vary, must complete 1,700 hours of service. September 2024-August 2025. Members receive an AmeriCorps living allowance of $26,000, paid in bi-weekly stipends. $7,395 AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon successful completion of the service year. The deadline to apply is July 12, 2024.

Program Benefits : Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage ,  Networking Opportunities . 

Terms :
Car recommended . 

Service Areas :
Environment ,  Education . 

Skills :
Communications ,  Leadership ,  Team Work ,  Education ,  Ready to get things done! ,  Public Speaking ,  Community Organization ,  Environment ,  Writing/Editing .