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Rural Wastewater Systems Outreach Coordinator VISTA
 
 
 
The Wastewater Treatment Systems and Management in Rural Unincorporated Communities in the Alabama Black Belt Project is a transformative 3-year initiative aimed at addressing the critical challenges of inadequate wastewater management in one of the nation’s most underserved regions. By installing hundreds of innovative onsite wastewater treatment systems in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency, the project seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate waterborne diseases, and build climate resilience. The Alabama Black Belt, characterized by its high poverty rates and poorly drained soils, faces severe wastewater issues, often resulting in raw sewage exposure—a crisis exacerbated by climate change and economic disparities. The program will also focus on advancing climate-resilient workforce development, fostering community engagement, and promoting sustainable practices in Wilcox, Hale, and Lowndes counties.
 
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Member Duties : The Rural Wastewater Systems Outreach Coordinator VISTA will empower communities in Wilcox, Hale, and/or Lowndes counties by promoting innovative wastewater solutions and building local capacity for climate resilience. The VISTA will engage residents through community outreach events, educational workshops, and local government meetings to raise awareness about wastewater treatment, public health, and environmental sustainability. The VISTA will also create and distribute educational materials, foster partnerships with schools and nonprofits, and encourage community involvement. Additionally, the VISTA will develop a workforce program to train local residents in installing and maintaining wastewater systems, enhancing economic opportunities and ensuring the project’s sustainability. Through these efforts, the Coordinator will address inadequate wastewater management, reduce pollution, and promote public health while supporting long-term climate adaptation strategies.
 
Program Benefits : Stipend ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Environment ,  Education ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Health ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Recruitment ,  Communications ,  Youth Development ,  Public Speaking ,  Public Health ,  Community Organization ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Rural Wastewater Systems Outreach Coordinator VISTA
Program Start/End Date
02/10/2025  -   02/09/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations ALABAMA  
Accepting Applications
From  12/19/2024  To  01/17/2025 
Contact Kierra Jackson
RPHB 140G
Birmingham   AL   35294
3343277260
kierraj@uab.edu
Listing ID 125122

       

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