AmeriCorps Sustainability Education Coordinator

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Organization

Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful

Job Posted

August 23, 2022

Job Category

Job Type

Remote

No

Location

Reno, NV
United States
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful is a private, 501 (c)3 nonprofit dedicated to creating a more sustainable and beautiful region through waste reduction, education and active community involvement. The Sustainability Education Coordinator AmeriCorps position is an essential member of the KTMB team. You will work closely with the Sustainability Education Program Manager to empower community members to be stewards of the environment primarily through presentations, workshops, and service learning opportunities to businesses, organizations, and community groups, as well as enhancing and implementing KTMB’s educational River Walks.

Summary

The Sustainability Education Coordinator AmeriCorps position is an essential member of the KTMB team. You will work closely with the Sustainability Education Program Manager to empower community members to be stewards of the environment primarily through presentations, workshops, and service learning opportunities to businesses, organizations, and community groups, as well as enhancing and implementing KTMB’s educational River Walks. You will continue the precedent of providing hands-on maintenance of KTMB’s Recycling Guide and will assist in maintaining the high quality of KTMB’s Nevada Green Business Program including outreach, recruitment, certification, and recognition of green businesses in the Reno and Sparks metropolitan area. Some weekend work is required.

KTMB is committed to fostering a safe and supportive work environment for AmeriCorps members to gain relevant experience, learn desired skills, and pursue their passion projects.

Timeline for Service:

September 6th, 2022 - August 11th, 2023

Qualifications:

  • Passionate commitment to KTMB’s mission and vision;
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
  • Exceptional writing skills;
  • Strong communication and public speaking skills;
  • Strong organizational skills;
  • Strong leadership skills;
  • High degree of initiative and spirit of service;
  • Flexible schedule for potential weekend work
  • Good sense of humor;

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, environmental science, or a related field;
  • Reading, writing and speaking competency in Spanish language;
  • Experience with event planning and implementation.

AmeriCorps:

AmeriCorps is your chance to be the greater good! Each AmeriCorps member makes a year-long, full-time commitment to serve at a nonprofit organization or public agency. KTMB’s Sustainability Education Coordinator AmeriCorps position is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service and will serve within the AmeriCorps program. To learn more about the AmeriCorps programs visit americorps.gov.

Compensation:

In return for their service, AmeriCorps members receive a modest living allowance of $19,000 for the year, health benefits during their service and have the option of receiving a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $6,495. 

How to apply:

To Apply

Send a cover letter and resume to Kimberly Rios at kimberly@ktmb.org

Applications are also accepted through AmeriCorps.gov.

Visit the KTMB website: ktmb.org or email/call Kimberly at 775.851.5185 or kimberly@ktmb.org for more information.