Employment Opportunities
MWA AmeriCorps - Field Technician
This position is offered through the Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corporation and is a 900-hour temporary position from January 17, 2025 – August 2, 2025. Member will serve at Mountain Watershed Association, 1414 Indian Creek Valley Road, Melcroft PA 15462
Member will be expected to:
- Assist with water quality monitoring activities including treatment system monitoring, bacteria monitoring, biological surveys, etc.
- Manage bacteria lab and swimmable water program including volunteer recruitment, coordination and training.
- Assist with maintenance activities at mine drainage treatment systems
- Assist with water quality data entry
- Attend staff meetings and outreach/conservation team meetings as needed
- Assist Environmental Educator in coordinating, preparing and hosting environmental education and outreach programs to the community
- Assist Land Steward with trail or MWA property maintenance and monitoring.
- Participate in fundraisers and outreach events such as local events, festival, fairs, etc for information tabling.
- Assist with coordinating and hosting Environmental Educational programs
- Coordinate two adopt-a-highway cleanup events
- Distribute flyers and other promotional materials locally
- Assist with organization mailings
- Attend orientation and other meetings as mandated by Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corps.
Requirements:
- Must be a US Citizen, US National, or lawful permanent resident of the US
- Must be at least 17 years of age
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and independent worker
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends
- Willingness to perform physical labor
- Must have reliable transportation and willingness to travel when required including a valid driver’s license.
- Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse, and FBI Clearances will be required for
selected candidate - Experience with or willing to learn safe use and maintenance of trail equipment like chainsaws, weed whackers, pruning clips, etc.
Compensation:
Member is expected to serve 900 hours from January 17, 2025 to August 2, 2025. They will receive $955.00 living stipend every two weeks and upon successful completion of service they will earn a $7,461.37 education award that can be used for future education or to pay back student loans. For more information visit Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corps website www.psmc.org.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to apply@mtwatershed.com by November 30, 2024.