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Stewards VISTA: NEEF - Cuyahoga Valley National Park
 
 
 
The goal of this program is to increase standards-based STEM literacy in local urban students through tree planting and soil monitoring in Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CUVA) while helping develop a scientifically robust and replicable community science monitoring project. Native tree planting is a critical part of CUVA’s environmental rehabilitation work and the park seeks to establish effective monitoring around the success of tree planting as well as strong and scientifically rigorous citizen science projects. The target audience is middle school students from urban Cleveland neighborhoods who are interested spending time outdoors, exploring green spaces, or studying STEM. This audience is historically under-represented among visitors to public lands and in STEM fields. We hope that this program will help increase their affinity for and comfort in nature as well as their interest in pursuing a career in natural resources. Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park (known as the Conservancy), and the Greater Cleveland Neighborhood Association (GCNCA, a 21st CCLC) have a long history of successful partnerships. Past collaborations include semi-annual “Days of Learning” programs. During these programs hundreds of children from GCNCA have come to the park to explore different areas, learn about potential careers, participate in recreation activities, and volunteer. Last year we worked with GCNCA on this project for the first time. Due to the success of that collaboration, we are pleased to partner with them for a second year. VISTA will greatly increase our ability to develop an effective long-term program, especially in conjunction with the GCNCA. This program will build on the strengths of the partners and provide an opportunity to establish a replicable citizen science project that the park and partners can use in the future.
 
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Member Duties : Develop and implement programming for NPS-21stCCLC Grant Program and other Cuyahoga Valley National Park programs. Work with staff in the preparation and submission of grant proposals to secure future funding to continue program beyond the initial grant as needed. Work to obtain in-kind program support. Work on digital community engagement efforts to keep community members informed on program activities and accomplishments. Development(s) with project partners and the local community. Serve as liaison with NPS unit while conducting outreach to 21st CCLC programs and local K-12 schools and student groups (after-school programs, out-of-school programs, clubs, etc.). Gather ideas and opportunities for growth. Track Performance Measures and submit quarterly and final progress reports inclusive of qualitative and quantitative data for all areas of work.
 
Program Benefits : Housing Assistance. Professional Dev. ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Education ,  Environment . 
 
Skills :
Education ,  Environment ,  Team Work ,  Citizen Science ,  Youth Development . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stewards VISTA: NEEF - Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Program Start/End Date
10/24/2022  -   10/23/2023
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OHIO  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  07/25/2022  To  09/30/2022 
Contact John-Michael Aurednik
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
16812380963
jmaurednik@conservationlegacy.org
Listing ID 113793

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