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Stewards VISTA: WV DEP WET Project Year 1
 
 
 
Do you have a passion for water education and Appalachian communities? Our wild and wonderful state of West Virginia has over 40,000 stream miles to be utilized for educational programing with youth and underserved communities. This program will provide the opportunity for career experience with state, federal and non-profit partners that provide technical assistance and grant funds for environmental restoration efforts and environmental education programming. You will be supported by the WV Project WET Coordinator and the WV Department of Environmental Protection’s Watershed Improvement Branch staff to create innovative projects that improve water quality, habitat, health, recreation, youth programs, and community partnerships and revitalization. Engaging youth and community leaders will be key in building partnerships and support around clean water. You will meet people across the Mountain state, build programs and networks, write grants to promote environmental stewardship projects, and leave a lasting impact on numerous communities, educators, and youth groups. One position, based out of either the Fayetteville or Charleston WVDEP field office, will implement a water-use and conservation program with rain barrels and Project WET resources, engage educators and communities with wetland-focused programming in southern West Virginia, and present Project WET activities and resources at water festivals, conferences, summer camps, school classrooms, and more. You will visit Appalachian communities and empower them to love and protect their most important resource - water!
 
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Member Duties : 1. Expand the Project WET network by training and recruiting additional partners and presenters for education outreach in underserved communities; evaluate Project WET Facilitators to assess their needs and challenges. 2. Lead Project WET activities at conferences, camps, workshops, STEM events, and others; alleviate poverty by highlighting water-focused careers and the connection between clean water and healthy communities. 3. Initiate a Water-Use and Conservation program with rain barrels and Project WET resources and programming at educational institutions and non-profits with community or school gardens. 4. Engage educators and community members through Project WET wetland activities, tours, and outreach with the Wetland Development Grant focused in southern West Virginia. 5. Celebrate water resources within Appalachian communities through educational outreach and developing resources for writing grants for community projects.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Housing assistance and PD & travel funds ,  Stipend ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Children/Youth ,  Environment ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Tribal ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Youth Development ,  Team Work ,  Computers/Technology ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Environment ,  Public Health ,  Education ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stewards VISTA: WV DEP WET Project Year 1
Program Start/End Date
06/02/2025  -   06/01/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations WEST VIRGINIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  01/30/2025  To  06/01/2025 
Contact Addie Gilkerson
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
3045331211
agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org
www.stewardslegacy.org
Listing ID 125552

       

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