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July 17, 2023
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Remote
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Contact Name
Jen Thurman-Williams
Contact Email
jentw@masoncd.org
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Location
United States
Summary
Service Start Date: September 16, 2023
End Date: July 31, 2024
Mason Conservation Districts AmeriCorps member will create a cohesive approach to improving the quality of life for our community through a comprehensive education program; native plant promotion; volunteer taskforce development; and use of sustainable farming practices. The AmeriCorps member will serve youth and adults providing hands-on activities, classroom instruction, service project opportunities and other outreach activities. The AmeriCorps Environmental Education Coordinator will:
- Research, develop, and implement hands-on K-12 Field Investigations
- Coordinate Small Farm Management Workshops
- Pollinator Habitat Enhancement Program Development
- Coordinate the Manure Exchange Program
- Coordinate Native Plant Promotion Event
- Develop Education Resources
- Develop Volunteer Opportunities, Volunteer Outreach, Recruitment, and Recognition
- Coordinate volunteer natural resource training for local at risk youth
- Assist with Community Gardens and Food Security Programs
Visit our website to learn more:
https://www.masoncd.org/employment-opportunities
Apply through AmeriCorps:
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=73078&fromSearch=true
Compensation Information
Members will receive the following for their service:
1. Living stipend of $1,571.62 per month provided by WSC (before taxes)
2. Training and experience
3. Subsidized childcare provided by GAP Solutions Inc. (if qualified)
4. Health Insurance (member only and only if no other health insurance coverage)
5. Student loan forbearance (on qualifying loans)
6. $6,495 Education Award provided by National Service Trust (upon successful completion of service term commitment and 1,700 hours of service)