City of Vancouver AmeriCorps positions: Vancouver WA

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Agency

City of Vancouver WA

Location

Vancouver WA

Job Category

Full time Positions

Salary

Monthly stipend of $2,066.86 per month before deductions and withholding

Start Date

10/03/2022

Last Date to Apply

09/09/2022

Website

https://www.cityofvancouver.us/community/page/americorps-program

Description

The City of Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center, Urban Forestry, and Volunteer Programs are looking for their next AmeriCorps team! We are seeking enthusiastic and service-oriented individuals to serve as Environmental Education and Public Spaces Specialists. If you would like to gain experience at the City government level while also effecting positive change in the environmental sector, please consider applying. Public Spaces Stewardship Specialists (2 positions available) Public Spaces Specialist positions will be based out of City Hall and support outreach, education, and volunteers while developing and supporting outreach events and volunteer opportunities. By promoting stewardship of our urban natural resources through integrated outreach, education, and support of volunteers, these positions will increase community participation in the stewardship of our community.​​​​​​​ Urban Forestry: Expand outreach efforts in targeted low tree canopy neighborhoods, support neighborhood tree planting projects, increase volunteer participation, and ensure tree survival after planting. Member will develop, plan, and implement inclusive workshops and volunteer events relating to trees and stewardship of our natural resources. For more information, contact Jessica George [email protected] or 360-487-8308 Volunteer and Urban Forestry: A split position will support and lead programming related to restoring underutilized public lands through project development and volunteer support. This position will assist in planning and growing environmental restoration programs and managing volunteers. For more information, contact Hailey Heath [email protected] or 360-771-0638. Environmental Education Specialist (1 position available) The Environmental Education Specialist will be based at the Water Resources Education Center and will promote stewardship of water resources and local ecosystems through the implementation of engaging K-12 field trips, outreach events, and volunteer opportunities that are inclusive and serve all members of the community. For more information, contact Suzanne Hebert, [email protected] or 360-487-7114.

Qualifications

Interest in environmental services required. Preferred experience in any of the following: community engagement, outreach, education, conservation, restoration, volunteer management, environmental stewardship, public speaking, training development

Contact Person

Chelsea White

Contact Phone

3604878322

Contact eMail

[email protected]

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