Member Duties : VISTA will:
•Develop programs and related materials to educate students and the general public about West Virginia’s wildlife resources and their habitats.
•Network with area schools to develop a schedule of regular field trip visits to the Center.
•Create and improve processes to recruit and train volunteers to help conduct school and public programs and possibly to assist with trail maintenance and habitat improvement.
•Promote activities of the Center through social and print media.
•Assist with grant research and writing.
•Serve as a liaison between the DNR and the Forks of Coal Foundation.
•Engage with visitors to the Center and provide information and assistance, as needed.
•Assist in monitoring the exhibits, including the aquarium and terrarium, for safety and functionality.
•Assist in monitoring the Center for public health and safety.
***Full vaccination against COVID-19 by the first day of employment and ability to provide proof of vaccination before starting***
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Program Benefits :
Training
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Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
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Living Allowance
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Relocation Allowance
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Childcare assistance if eligible
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Health Coverage*
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*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
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Terms :
Car recommended
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Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development
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Environment
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Community Outreach
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Education
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Children/Youth
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Skills :
Community Organization
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Education
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Environment
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Youth Development
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Recruitment
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Fund raising/Grant Writing
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Public Speaking
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First Aid
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SUMMARY |
Program Type: |
AmeriCorps VISTA |
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Program |
Stewards VISTA: Forks of Coal State Natural Area Foundation |
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Program Start/End Date |
04/10/2023
- 04/08/2024 |
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Work Schedule |
Full Time |
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Education level |
College graduate |
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Age Requirement |
Minimum:
18
Maximum:
None |
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Program Locations |
WEST VIRGINIA
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Accepting Applications |
From 09/14/2022 To 04/01/2023 |
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Contact |
John-Michael Aurednik |
330 Harper Park Dr |
Beckley WV 25801
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16812380963 |
jmaurednik@conservationlegacy.org |
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Listing ID |
105792 |
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