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Organization
Potomac Valley Audubon Society
Job Posted
November 2, 2023
Job status
Job Category
Job Type
Job Duration
Job Compensation Type
Remote
No
Website
Contact Name
Sonja Melander
Contact Email
sonja@potomacaudubon.org
Deadline to Apply
Location
Charles Town, WV
United States
United States
The Potomac Valley Audubon Society is seeking full-time Environmental Education AmeriCorps Service Members to serve a 6-month or year-long term beginning mid-September. AmeriCorps, sometimes described as the domestic Peace Corps, involves young adults and adults in a year of service targeted towards important social outcomes. The service member will be responsible for completing 900 or 1700 service hours assisting the Environmental Education Team by providing environmental outreach and education to youth in Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan Counties in West Virginia in both formal and informal settings.
What our current & past AmeriCorps Service Members say about this position:
“My time as an Environmental Educator has been an amazing experience. I’ve learned so much about nature and gotten to play an important role in introducing the wonder of the outdoors to the next generation.”
“The staff are so kind and thoughtful. They’re accommodating and look out for their team. Truly peaceful work space.”
“My AmeriCorps experience with PVAS was the perfect transition from academia into environmental education and nonprofit work- a pivotal decision that eventually led to my forming an organization to help landowners coexist with beavers. I simply would not be where I am today without the mentorship (and friendship!) of the wonderful folks at PVAS.”
What our current & past AmeriCorps Service Members say about this position:
“My time as an Environmental Educator has been an amazing experience. I’ve learned so much about nature and gotten to play an important role in introducing the wonder of the outdoors to the next generation.”
“The staff are so kind and thoughtful. They’re accommodating and look out for their team. Truly peaceful work space.”
“My AmeriCorps experience with PVAS was the perfect transition from academia into environmental education and nonprofit work- a pivotal decision that eventually led to my forming an organization to help landowners coexist with beavers. I simply would not be where I am today without the mentorship (and friendship!) of the wonderful folks at PVAS.”
Summary
HOW TO APPLY:
- Send resume with cover letter and contact information for three references via email to: sonja@potomacaudubon.org
Note: Cover letter should relate your interests, experiences and abilities to this specific job. Generic or non-specific letters will receive no reply. No phone calls please. Send inquiries to sonja@potomacaudubon.org
- Candidates must also apply to and be approved by AmeriCorps. Details of that process will be shared once PVAS approves the applicant through resume review and interview. A sample of the application packet and reference forms will be provided upon request.
Note: All AmeriCorps members will undergo a fingerprint background check and a national sex offender check.
Compensation Information
- All AmeriCorps must sign a contract committing to six months of service. Start date is March 1, 2024. All positions are full-time. There is a mandatory in-person training March 4-5, 2024.
- Service members receive a $776.33, pre-tax, paid twice monthly, living stipend
- Year-long, full-time members who complete their 1700-hour commitment by the end of February 2025 will receive an educational award of $6,895.00. Half-year, full-time members who complete their 900-hour commitment by the end of August will receive an educational award of $3,447.50.The educational award can be used for existing student debt, current or future education expense – and the member has 7 years in which to use it.
- Healthcare benefits while in service (if you qualify)
- Childcare assistance while in service (if you qualify)
- Student loan forbearance or deferment while in service
- Service members that complete their year-long term may be eligible to attend a public West Virginia college tuition free for 2 semesters. Service members that complete a 6-month term may be eligible to attend a public West Virginia college tuition free for 1 semester.