AmeriCorps Buckeye Lake Watershed Coordinator

Job Description:

AmeriCorps Buckeye Lake Watershed Coordinator

Description

Position Description:
Programs You will Support:

• Assist with outreach activities such as preparing displays, developing and distribute brochures, fact sheets and contribute to newsletters and publications.
• Assist with water quality education activities including youth programming in schools and community events.
• Provide material and articles for social media, brochures and outreach materials including the organizational newsletter.
• Prepare a monthly Buckeye Lake Watershed report for Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow Board meetings
• Coordination for large annual events at Soil & Water such as tree sale, River Round Up and Stormwater Awareness week programming.
• Coordinate water quality monitoring activities such as field monitoring/data collections, data entry, analysis, and mapping.
• Coordinate Buckeye Lake Citizen Water Quality Testing Program including training the volunteer Lake Keepers to collect monthly water samples
• Update and maintain the Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow data base of all water quality test results in the watershed
• Participate in the installation and maintenance of aeration systems, perform periodic inspections
• Support the grant application process and implementation of grant funded projects in the watershed

Member Responsibilities:

• Participate in trainings, conferences, and team-building activities with program cohort.
• Member will participate in on-the-ground conservation projects with program cohort.
• Support other program host sites by participating in group work days with program cohort.
• Member must complete member timesheets, program reports, and other administrative items as scheduled.

Brief Description:
Licking County’s diverse land uses creates a diverse Soil & Water Program. The team is responsible for robust programming for the agricultural community, stormwater management and educational programming on water quality and healthy soil. Licking County Soil & Water works with landowners to conserve the natural resources through local leadership, education and technical assistance. The team supports Licking County River Round Up, Hartford Fair Natural Resources Area, Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow watershed group, and South Licking Watershed Conservancy District with projects and programs. Our work environment is in the field and in the office, high energy, high activity and mutual support.

This is a national service opportunity and that the member will be working as part of the Central Ohio Collaborative AmeriCorps program. Licking County Soil & Water is serving as one of seven different member host sites for this program. The one-year, Full Time position requires a minimum of 1,700 hours of service.

Usual hours of service will be M-F during regular office hours of 8:00-4:30pm excluding federal holidays at 771 East Main Street, Suite 100, Newark, Ohio. The ability to serve flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, is required. Hours may fluctuate, increase, or decrease, in consideration of seasonal changes. Supervised by the Watershed Specialist, the position will work closely with Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow organization.
Job Prerequisites:
Minimum Eligibility

• U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien.
• At least 17 years of age by start date of employment.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent certificate.
• Ability to pass criminal background checks (having a background does not automatically exclude you from the position), drug screen, and driving record check
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and have reliable personal vehicle.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Experience

• Understanding of environmental issues and concern for improving the environment
• Understanding of Water Quality testing procedures and protocols
• Public speaking, tabling and outreach experience preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite software packages.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, insects, etc.).
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to traverse up to 2 miles over uneven terrain, potentially carrying program equipment, tools, and supplies with or without accommodation.

Compensation:
Benefits

• Living stipend of up to $22,984 (distributed as $884 biweekly)
• Segal Education Award of up to $7,395 (contingent upon successful completion of service)
• Federal student loan forbearance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Access to member health care (Full Time positions only)
• Access to childcare benefits (Full Time positions only)
• Training on the following topics: First Aid & CPR, chainsaw safety, herbicide & pesticide application. Hands on training in the environmental field, exploring this host site programs such as Farmland Preservation, USDA cost share programs, stormwater management and conservation education for youth and adults.

About UFA:
Our work environment is high energy, high activity and mutual support.

Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled