Local recruitment: Confluence Enviro. Center – Outreach and Riparian Specialist

****THIS IS NOT THE FULL APPLICATION**** ****SEE WEBSITE WWW.CONFLUENCECENTER.ORG FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS**** This position is a partnership between Confluence Environmental Center, AmeriCorps Program and the Johnson Creek Watershed Council. The Outreach & Riparian Specialist will build on the successes of previous AmeriCorps Members in the following ways: • Restoration Projects (25%): Design, implement, and maintain riparian restoration projects along Johnson Creek and tributaries under the supervision of the JCWC Riparian Program Manager. Conduct creekside landowner outreach and recruitment for restoration work. Support workforce development and volunteer training efforts of Garlic Mustard Interns. • Outreach Projects (50%): Initiate and lead educational activities with school and community groups Support coordination of volunteer restoration events. Build partnerships with culturally-specific organizations and underrepresented community groups. Create and distribute outreach materials for upcoming events. Facilitate volunteer recruitment, communication, and volunteer database tracking. Recruit cohorts of watershed interns. • Community Science (5%): Support wildlife survey projects and help plan and host educational community events. The Member will participate in Confluence led professional development activities: Professional Development Series, completing a Change Agent Project, team meetings, National Service events and other self-directed development opportunities (20%).

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Member Duties : ****SEE WEBSITE WWW.CONFLUENCECENTER.ORG FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS**** Serve with the JCWC Volunteer Program Manager to plan, recruit for, and coordinate volunteer events at sites identified for volunteer stewardship and recruit intern cohorts. This will include building partnerships with culturally specific organizations and underrepresented communities. Recruit, coordinate with, and lead educational groups in service-learning projects as COVID permits. Design, implement, and maintain riparian reforestation projects along Johnson Creek and tributaries; conduct initial site assessments and develop planting, monitoring, and weed management plans; order plants and supplies; track and report results and expenditures. Conduct project monitoring and reporting at completed and ongoing restoration projects. Support social media and website maintenance.

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

Terms :
Car recommended ,  Uniforms provided and required ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours 

Service Areas :
Environment ,  Education ,  Community Outreach .

Skills :
www.confluencecenter.org ,  General Skills .