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MWA AmeriCorps – Environmental Education & Outreach

This position is offered through the Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corporation and is a 300-hour temporary position from May 13 – August 2, 2024. Member will serve at Mountain Watershed Association, 1414 Indian Creek Valley Road, Melcroft PA 15462

 

Member will be expected to:

• Attend orientation and other meetings as mandated by Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corps
• Attend staff meetings and outreach/conservation team meetings, and education committee meetings
• Support MWA as we extend our environmental education outreach within the Youghiogheny River and its tributaries
• Attend tabling events and prepare educational materials and hands-on activities 
• Promote MWA’s mission and current projects through educational programming at events, festivals, volunteer opportunities, and workshops. 
• Organize and promote our educational resource library
• Document and record volunteer hours and enter time into donor database 
• Create educational blogs about environmental topics related to our work and the Youghiogheny River watershed
• Manage merchandise purchases through MWA’s online store 

 

Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen, US National, or lawful permanent resident of the US
• Must be at least 17 years of age
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong passion for environmental education and conservation.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends
• 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

 

Compensation:

Member is expected to work 26 hours a week for a total of 12 weeks. They will receive $415 living stipend every two weeks and upon successful completion of service they will earn a $ 1,459.26 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

 

Please email your resume to  Hannah@mtwatershed.com 

 

For PMSC use:

Measurables:

3 blog posts

6 tabling events

8 educational activities

1 newsletter article

4 education committee meetings