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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.
 
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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 : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Stipend ,  Training . 
 
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment . 
 
Skills :
Environment ,  Leadership ,  Writing/Editing ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Recruitment ,  Education ,  Public Speaking . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
2024-2025 AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program
Program Start/End Date
09/05/2024  -   07/05/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  99
Program Locations NEW JERSEY   New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY) ,  Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  06/17/2024  To  08/15/2024 
Contact Amanda Baksa
PO Box 420 Mail Code 401-04L
Trenton   NJ   08608
6097771406
Amanda.Baksa@dep.nj.gov
www.state.nj.us/dep/wms/bears/
Listing ID 105477

       

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