Member Duties : This Year 1 project member will work with a young vibrant staff to develop an environmental justice youth engagement program. Tasks will include researching environmental, climate, and sustainability curriculum, working with NJEJA's staff, board, and partners to develop our unique curriculum, connecting with other environmental and climate educators, working with grant manager to research funding streams for environmental education programs, attend meetings and events on behalf of NJEJA. This project aims to connect high-school-aged students from environmentally impacted communities with colleges, universities, and trade schools, to provide them with education and experience to find a career in the environmental sector.
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Program Benefits :
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
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Education award upon successful completion of service
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Training
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Childcare assistance if eligible
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Living Allowance
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Stipend
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Relocation Allowance
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Health Coverage*
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Housing
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Professional Development
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*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
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Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours
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Permits working at another job during off hours
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Service Areas :
Environment
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Skills :
Teaching/Tutoring
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Computers/Technology
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Writing/Editing
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Environment
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Leadership
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Youth Development
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Community Organization
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Education
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Team Work
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General Skills
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SUMMARY |
Program Type: |
AmeriCorps VISTA |
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Program |
EngageCorps Policy VISTA at Environmental Justice Alliance |
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Program Start/End Date |
08/26/2024
- 08/22/2025 |
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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 |
NEW JERSEY
New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)
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Languages |
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Accepting Applications |
From 04/02/2024 To 09/02/2024 |
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Contact |
Saul Petersen |
1 Normal Ave |
Montclair NJ 07043
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6093353668 |
info@engagenj.org |
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Listing ID |
122317 |
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