Local recruitment: Restoration Assistant (AmeriCorps Position)

Friends of the Verde River

Cottonwood, AZ, USA 🇺🇸

Location: Cottonwood, AZ | Reports To: Restoration Program Manager

This position will assist the Restoration program by supporting riparian invasive management, erosion reduction, water quality monitoring and wildlife corridor projects. This position would specifically support field-based crew work and community science efforts related to this program. Click here for the full job description.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Support restoration projects including riparian invasive plant removal, upland restoration, water quality monitoring, and wildlife corridors.
  • Coordinate with volunteer community scientists and contract crews on projects including Otter Spotter, Bioblitz, bird surveys, vegetation monitoring and more.
  • Lead field trips of school age students and classroom follow up visits.
  • Assist in planning and coordination restoration volunteer events (MLK Day, Public Lands Day)
  • Lead environmental education for community members, field trips, tourists, etc.

30-hour plus work availability per week preferred. Workspace will be a combination of field based work with a hybrid office/ remote arrangement

How to Apply:

Click here to apply through NAU’s AmeriCorps program.

Questions? Email AmeriCorps@nau.edu, or call 928-523-6395.


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IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development