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Outreach, Education, and Restoration Assistant - CRC/VHCB
 
 
 
The Outreach, Education, and Restoration Assistant will support Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) in efforts to assess watershed health, develop and implement stream restoration projects, support water quality sampling, support volunteer engagement in our community science efforts such as the Source to Sea River Cleanup, and develop and implement public education campaigns to garner active engagement in watershed stewardship. This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps). The VHCB AmeriCorps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape. Position is Full Time: Requires 1720 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 46 weeks. Member receives a living allowance of $30,500 (pre-tax) for the service term. Member receives an education award of $7,395 (pre-tax). Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities.
 
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Member Duties : - Collaborate with CRC staff to organize and host volunteer events such as Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) removal paddles, AIS greeter programs, macroinvertebrate sampling, migratory fish nest surveys, and the annual Source to Sea River Cleanup - Support the River Steward to conduct public education and outreach focused on conservation issues affecting the Connecticut River in Vermont through events, print and social media; - Provide public education and outreach opportunities around river related issues, includes organizing education campaigns around specific water quality issues; - Collaborate with staff to coordinate water quality sampling efforts across multiple watershed groups in Vermont. Tasks may include: transporting samples, collecting samples, and utilizing meters for water quality assessment. - Research, collect and synthesize program data to develop baseline VT information for the State of the Watershed Report.
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment . 
 
Skills :
Education ,  Team Work ,  Communications ,  General Skills ,  Environment . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Outreach, Education, and Restoration Assistant - CRC/VHCB
Program Start/End Date
01/13/2026  -   12/11/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  17    Maximum:  99
Program Locations VERMONT  
Accepting Applications
From  10/21/2025  To  12/31/2025 
Contact Kathy Urffer
PO Box 6219
Brattleboro   VT   05302
8028283249
m.watt@vhcb.org
https://vhcb.org/our-programs/vhcb-americorps
Listing ID 95204

       

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