NOWCorps Training and Outreach Specialist

NOWCorps, or the Northern Ohio Watershed Corps, is a branch of AmeriCorps that works to offer environmental opportunities to individuals with a background and interest in environmental stewardship, education, and conservation. As a NOWCorps Training & Outreach Specialist, the member will be engaged in exciting initiatives, contributing to the Reserve's Training, Education, and Stewardship programs.

Duties and Responsibilities of the AmeriCorps member:
General Member Responsibilities
• Promote the Northern Ohio Watershed Corps through education and outreach activities
• Enhance skills and knowledge applicable to position through participation in related workshops,
conferences, and training
• Plan, Facilitate, and Participate in group service projects for National Days of Service
• Attend all NOWCorps required meetings and trainings
• Complete activity & data reports monthly, required timesheets weekly, and any other reporting in a timely manner in the OnCorps online system
• All other duties as assigned within the limitations of this member description
Host Site Responsibilities
This position will support outreach efforts of the Old Woman Creek NERR to increase natural resource management and motivate action through stewardship education and volunteer opportunities. The specialist will work closely with Old Woman Creek NERR staff on education and outreach needs to expand the communication and marketing of Reserve programs.
Training and Media
• Maintain social media accounts (FB, Twitter, IG) and website updates (in collaboration with the
ODNR IT Department)
• Develop educational materials and graphics (using CANVA, Microsoft publisher, & Adobe
InDesign)
• Develop training and outreach media content including, but not limited to, news articles, blog
posts, social media posts
• Develop/update in‐person program opportunities
• Expand outreach of general Reserve programing to partners, coastal professionals, and adult
community groups
• Provide quarterly reports of outreach including events, participants, and social media analytics
• Assist with outreach mailers for specific events and volunteer recruitment
• Assistance with the following programs/projects
o Nature-based Shoreline Certification Program
o Clean Water Contractor Expo
o Coastal Professional Development Training
Engagement and Stewardship
• Develop partnerships and programs to build watershed awareness and stewardship
• Assist with planning and implementation of trainings and outreach activities
• Plan and conduct stewardship events such as maintaining rain/native plant gardens, facilitating
volunteer species monitoring program, and/or invasive vegetation removal (including recruiting
volunteers, event planning, and coordination)
• Organize and maintain equipment needed for programs and activities
• Maintain contact lists and communication with volunteers
• Assistance with the following programs/projects
o Phenological Species Monitoring
o Frogbit Removal Program
o Old Woman Creek’s Rain and Native Plant Garden
Additional activities that fall within the goals of the program may be assigned with approval of the
member, site supervisor, and NOWCorps staff.
Additional information: OWC NERR is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Old Woman Creek NERR, Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners, and the Northern Ohio Watershed Corps will adhere to all regulations concerning nondiscrimination and equal opportunity regulations as outlined in federal and state law. This program will be made available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital or parental status, genetic information, military service, and religion.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the following:
• manual dexterity sufficient to operate telephones, computers, and other office equipment
• physical ability to kneel, bend, and perform light lifting
• ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone
• specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety
hazards, and/or hazardous materials. Though work is often performed in an office setting and outdoors, this person must have the ability to travel as required to work with Host Site staff/board, volunteers, partners, other members, and the public, participate in conferences and outdoor activities such as but not limited to site visits, volunteer or program activities, training events, and meetings.