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EngageCorps Youth VISTA at Environmental Justice Alliance
 
 
 
NJEJA is a small nonprofit that works exclusively with low-income communities and communities of color facing disproportionate environmental burdens. We know it is important to engage young people in this work and are building capacity to do so. The VISTA will be critical in designing the youth component of NJEJA's work.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.




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 the 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.
 
Program Benefits : Professional Development ,  Training ,  Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Housing ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment . 
 
Skills :
Education ,  Writing/Editing ,  Environment ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Computers/Technology ,  Youth Development ,  General Skills ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Leadership . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
EngageCorps Youth VISTA at Environmental Justice Alliance

Program Start/End Date
08/26/2024  -   08/22/2025

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations NEW HAMPSHIRE   New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)  

Languages
English

Accepting Applications
From  04/02/2024  To  09/02/2024 

Contact Saul Petersen
1 Normal Ave
Montclair   NJ   07043
6093353668
info@engagenj.org

Listing ID 122318


       

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