2024-2025 AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program
Philadelphia, New Jersey
Employer: AmeriCorps
Industry: Environment .
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
2024-2025 AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program
NJWAP serves with all sectors of society to improve the quality of NJ's waterways by providing nurturing community-based environmental activities and empowering residents to make responsible and informed decisions regarding their watersheds. AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Educate the public on watershed science and encouraging them to get involved in local stewardship actions; Implement community green infrastructure and stewardship projects through partnering with local organizations and community volunteers; and Conduct habitat and biological assessments following DEP monitoring protocol to monitor the health of their WMA's streams. Extensive training in highly sought-after skills in the environmental field is provided, including GIS (AGO Online applications, NJGEOWEB), fieldwork experience, grant management, project management, and science communication. The program prepares the members for future environmental careers. Applicants should apply via the My AmeriCorps portal by August 1, 2024, including indication in your interest statement of at least two preferred WMAs. Applications are evaluated as they are received. Eligibility to Serve with the NJWAP: • Must have a bachelor's degree or higher. • Desire to serve your community • A valid driver's license, dependable car for service assignment travel • Must be a U.S Citizen or a permanent resident of the US (must provide documentation) • Must commit to a 1700-hour term from September through July (40 hrs. per week, to be completed by Mid-July) Program Benefits: Living Stipend up to $25,000 will be evenly distributed bi-monthly, over the 10-month term of service. Segal education award of up to $6,895.00 upon completion of 1700 hrs. All offers are contingent upon the Program receiving funding for the 2024-2025 grant cycle.
Member Duties : Educational Presentations and Trainings (Subject to Change per grant year) • 50 presentations • 2 Environmental Stewardship Trainings Partnership Projects • Minimum of 4 Partnership Projects • 2 cleanups with a focus on reducing marine debris and single-use plastics • 1 Host Agency Project Stream Monitoring • 30 biological and visual assessments conducted to monitor local freshwater streams. • 5 Floater assessments to collect data for other environmental organizations. • Members will enter assessment data into DEP ArcGIS Database Member Development/Community Outreach • Attend 3 meetings to learn about local environmental concerns and partner with community groups to address them • Conduct 1 career/profession-of-Interest Interview with a professional of choice • Conduct 1 elected or appointed-official interview with official of choice
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Environment .
Skills :
Public Speaking , Leadership , Writing/Editing , Recruitment , Community Organization , Environment , Education , Team Work .
NJWAP serves with all sectors of society to improve the quality of NJ's waterways by providing nurturing community-based environmental activities and empowering residents to make responsible and informed decisions regarding their watersheds. AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Educate the public on watershed science and encouraging them to get involved in local stewardship actions; Implement community green infrastructure and stewardship projects through partnering with local organizations and community volunteers; and Conduct habitat and biological assessments following DEP monitoring protocol to monitor the health of their WMA's streams. Extensive training in highly sought-after skills in the environmental field is provided, including GIS (AGO Online applications, NJGEOWEB), fieldwork experience, grant management, project management, and science communication. The program prepares the members for future environmental careers. Applicants should apply via the My AmeriCorps portal by August 1, 2024, including indication in your interest statement of at least two preferred WMAs. Applications are evaluated as they are received. Eligibility to Serve with the NJWAP: • Must have a bachelor's degree or higher. • Desire to serve your community • A valid driver's license, dependable car for service assignment travel • Must be a U.S Citizen or a permanent resident of the US (must provide documentation) • Must commit to a 1700-hour term from September through July (40 hrs. per week, to be completed by Mid-July) Program Benefits: Living Stipend up to $25,000 will be evenly distributed bi-monthly, over the 10-month term of service. Segal education award of up to $6,895.00 upon completion of 1700 hrs. All offers are contingent upon the Program receiving funding for the 2024-2025 grant cycle.
Member Duties : Educational Presentations and Trainings (Subject to Change per grant year) • 50 presentations • 2 Environmental Stewardship Trainings Partnership Projects • Minimum of 4 Partnership Projects • 2 cleanups with a focus on reducing marine debris and single-use plastics • 1 Host Agency Project Stream Monitoring • 30 biological and visual assessments conducted to monitor local freshwater streams. • 5 Floater assessments to collect data for other environmental organizations. • Members will enter assessment data into DEP ArcGIS Database Member Development/Community Outreach • Attend 3 meetings to learn about local environmental concerns and partner with community groups to address them • Conduct 1 career/profession-of-Interest Interview with a professional of choice • Conduct 1 elected or appointed-official interview with official of choice
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Environment .
Skills :
Public Speaking , Leadership , Writing/Editing , Recruitment , Community Organization , Environment , Education , Team Work .
Created: 2024-09-01
Reference: 105477
Country: United States
State: New Jersey
City: Philadelphia