Education and Outreach Coordinator - AmeriCorps Member

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Organization

National Wildlife Federation & Association of Northwest Steelheaders

Job Posted

May 23, 2023

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Grace Peterman

Contact Email

orhabitat@nwf.org

Contact Phone

5036163613

Deadline to Apply

Location

Sandy, OR
United States
Are you passionate about working with kids and educators, protecting fish & wildlife, and serving communities of color and families with low incomes in the Portland-Metro region? Apply to be the next Education and Outreach Coordinator with National Wildlife Federation (NWF)!

Summary

Are you passionate about working with kids and educators, protecting fish and wildlife, and serving communities of color and families with low incomes in the Portland-Metro region? Apply to be the next Education and Outreach Coordinator with National Wildlife Federation (NWF)!

This position is in partnership between the Confluence Environmental Center, AmeriCorps Program, and National Wildlife Federation (NWF). NWF is seeking an AmeriCorps Member to build on the successes of previous AmeriCorps Members, to promote environmental justice by engaging communities and partners in opportunities that connect families with nature through: coordinating salmon education initiatives (Fish Eggs to Fry/Salmon Stewards – 25%), supporting sustainable environmental education (Eco-Schools USA, Schoolyard Habitats – 20%), recruiting wildlife stewards to restore/protect wildlife habitat (Garden for Wildlife – 25%), and general outreach and partnership development (10%) serving communities of color and low income families in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. The Member will also participate in Confluence led professional development activities (20%) which include: Leadership Development Training Series, completing a Change Agent Project (CAP), team meetings, National Service events and other self-directed development opportunities.

Compensation Information

Benefits include:

  • $18,300 living allowance paid over the 11-month term of service (approx. $1,660 monthly, before taxes)
  • $6,895 education award (qualified student loans and/or education expenses) 
  • Loan Forbearance 
  • Health Care Insurance
  • Child Care Reimbursement
  • $100 Training Fund 
  • Professional Leadership Certificate, Trainings and Networking opportunities
  • May be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)