Outreach and Riparian Specialist

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Organization

Johnson Creek Watershed Council

Job Posted

June 12, 2023

Job status

Open

Job Category

Job Type

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

More information can be found on our website.

Careers

Contact Name

Monica Hescheles

Contact Email

monica@jcwc.org

Contact Phone

5036527477

Deadline to Apply

Location

Portland, OR
United States
We’re currently recruiting our next AmeriCorps member, who will serve one 11-month term from September 2023-July 2024. Our AmeriCorps member leads our environmental education program, conducts community outreach, supports our riparian restoration program, and much more. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career professional to gain wide-ranging work experience and collaborate with many amazing community partners.

Summary

Do you have a passion for environmental restoration and environmental justice? Are you interested in serving a diverse and vibrant community? Are you looking to jump start your career and gain experience working for a non-profit organization? Look no further! Apply by Sunday, June 25th at midnight at  https://www.jcwc.org/americorps/

Gain experience working in the environmental field by joining Johnson Creek Watershed Council through Confluence AmeriCorps for an 11-month service term as the 2023-24 Outreach and Riparian Specialist. In this position you will:

  • Plan and implement restoration projects with community volunteers
  • Provide environmental education to youth throughout our watershed
  • Work with multiple jurisdictional and non-profit partners to bring watershed awareness to the community
  • Be an Outreach Team member for a non-profit organization
  • Gain hands on experience while learning the function of a riparian area in a healthy watershed 
  • Work with an awesome group of people including staff, partners, and volunteers!

How to apply:

  1. Apply by Sunday, June 25th at midnight
  2. Read the full position description & directions
  3. Submit your cover letter, resume, and references to Johnson Creek Watershed Council (instructions in the position description, above)

Compensation Information

Benefits:

  • $18,300 living allowance paid over the course of the 11-month term (approx $1,660/month)
  • $6,895 Segal Education Award to apply to qualified student loans or education expenses
  • Student loan forbearance
  • Health care insurance & child care reimbursement
  • Over $1000 toward professional development
  • Reimbursement of work-related travel and communications expenses
  • $1,300 in additional compensation
  • Professional Leadership Certificate, Trainings and Networking opportunities.