Local recruitment: 2025-2026 AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program (SWP)

NJWAP serves with all sectors of society to improve the quality of NJ’s waterways by providing nurturing community-based environmental activities and empowering residents to make responsible and informed decisions regarding their watersheds. Source water protection includes actions that are aimed at maintaining or improving the quality and quantity of the sources of drinking water and their contributing areas. Members will engage in outreach and education campaigns on protection of drinking water sources. These members will increase public knowledge and awareness of sources of drinking water, drinking water quality and water conservation. 1 Ambassador will be placed at our Northern, Central and Southern host sites, for a total of 3 SWP Ambassadors. Applicants should apply via the My AmeriCorps portal by July 28, 2025, including indication in your interest statement of preferred SWP region (host site). Applications are evaluated as they are received. Eligibility to Serve with the NJWAP: • Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher. • Desire to serve your community • A valid driver’s license, dependable car for service assignment travel • Must be a U.S Citizen or a permanent resident of the US (must provide documentation) • Must commit to a 1700-hour term from September through July (40 hrs. per week, to be completed by Mid-July) Program Benefits: Living Stipend up to $25,000 will be evenly distributed bi-monthly, over the 10-month term of service. Segal education award of up to $6,895.00 upon completion of 1700 hrs. All offers are contingent upon the Program receiving funding for the 2025-2026 grant cycle.

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Member Duties : Educational Presentations and Trainings (Subject to Change per grant year) • 30 presentations with a focus on protecting and conserving drinking water • Serve as project lead for Lead Service Line Replacement Outreach and Education training program Partnership Projects • Minimum of 5 Partnership Projects with a focus on water conservation and protection. • 1 Host Agency Project mutually chosen to best suit the Member’s interests and the Host Agency’s needs Member Development/Community Outreach • Attend 3 Environmental Commission Meetings or Green Team Meetings to promote drinking water protection, conservation, and education. • Conduct 2 Career/Profession of Interest Interviews with professional of choice.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Stipend ,  Training . 

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

Service Areas :
Environment . 

Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  Education ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Environment ,  Recruitment ,  Public Speaking ,  Leadership .