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ECO AmeriCorps
 
 
 
The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation is accepting applications for full-time ECO AmeriCorps members to begin service in September. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a background in environmental conservation, natural or agricultural sciences, environmental studies, engineering, government/policy, communications/outreach, event planning or other related fields. Preference may be given to applicants with a college degree. ECO AmeriCorps members focus on projects to improve water quality and reduce waste in Vermont. Members serve at host sites throughout Vermont. Full time: 40 hours/week, September 2019-August 2020. Members receive an AmeriCorps living allowance of $17,000, paid in bi-weekly stipends. Other benefits include health insurance, child-care assistance, professional training and networking, student-loan forbearance during term of service, and a $6.095 AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon successful completion of the service year. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2019. Apply online at http://ecoamericorps.vermont.gov.
 
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Member Duties : ECO AmeriCorps members serve at sites across Vermont implementing strategies to improve water quality and reduce waste. We help participants shape a career in environmental conservation, while placing feet on the ground in a fight for Vermont’s environment. We partner with municipalities, conservation districts, planning commissions, solid waste districts, and nonprofit organizations to monitor water quality, implement projects, provide outreach and education, and plan future interventions. Projects may include: green infrastructure, restoring ecosystems, outreach & education, project planning, digital mapping, and data collection & surveys. We seek self-starters who are passionate about the environment. Priority may be given to those with degrees in the natural or agricultural sciences, environmental studies, communications, engineering, or government/policy; or to those with demonstrated skills in project coordination, volunteer management, communications, and/or mapping.
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage ,  Professional Networking ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training . 
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment ,  Education ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Computers/Technology ,  Leadership ,  Team Work ,  Public Speaking ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Education ,  Writing/Editing ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  General Skills ,  Communications ,  Environment . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
ECO AmeriCorps
Program Start/End Date
09/10/2019  -   08/31/2020
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  21    Maximum:  None
Program Locations VERMONT  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  06/07/2019  To  06/26/2019 
Contact Dustin Bowman
1 National Life Drive
Montpelier   VT   05620
802-461-5222
dustin.bowman@vermont.gov
www.ecoamericorps.vermont.gov
Listing ID 65349

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