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OSMRE VISTA Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper
 
 
 
The Lewisburg, PA-based Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper champions clean water action to ensure that residents of and visitors to the watershed - much of which has been severely impacted by Abandoned Mine Drainage and Abandoned Land Drainage and where pockets of population are impoverished and considered Environmental Justice areas - have swimmable, drinkable, fishable water, not only to enhance the quality of life but to provide life itself for its communities, through environmental restoration and subsequent economic recovery. Clean water creates healthy, vibrant, sustainable communities. The 3 primary goals for Project Healthy 'Hanna are: (1)Build the organization’s capacity through the creation of guiding documents, such as a strategic plan, a fundraising/financial sustainability plan, and a social media and PR plan; (2)Develop a citizen-based watershed monitoring initiative through the development and implementation of a program to monitor the impacts of linear construction on water quality, possibly caused by erosion and sedimentation due to earth-disturbing activities, throughout the watershed; and (3)Establish and nurture relationships with communities throughout the watershed through efforts such as community events, public presentations, social media outreach, education programs (including children’s museum), and volunteer opportunities. The long-term success of the organization - and subsequently its impacts on the water quality in the 11,000-square mile Middle Susquehanna River watershed and on its communities - can only occur by building a strong organizational foundation first. The primary objective of Project Healthy 'Hanna is to put these building blocks in place and introduce the organization's 1st citizen-based water quality program while becoming a key contributor to and member of the community. Applications are reviewed and the position will be filled on a rolling basis. Please apply early to be considered.
 
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Member Duties : No 2 days will be the same for this VISTA! With much work to be done, daily activities may include: preparing planning documents, writing social media posts and updating the organization’s website, interacting with visitors in the River Room at the new children’s museum, recruiting and training volunteers, visiting river towns, coordinating educational activities on land and water, supporting the work of citizen water quality monitors, planning and participating in awareness events, learning about the threats to the river and exploring possible solutions, and networking with environmental professionals and community leaders – all while making a difference! As an added bonus to the dog lovers, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper program has a working-dog-in-training who is learning sewage leak detection skills to find pollution sources throughout the watershed. Susquehanna (Sussey) is a now one-year-old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever who spends most of his day with the Riverkeeper!
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Professional development funds ,  Training . 
 
 
*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 ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Environment . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  General Skills ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Environment ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Public Speaking ,  web/social media ,  Youth Development ,  Public Health ,  Education ,  Communications ,  Writing/Editing ,  Leadership ,  Recruitment . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
OSMRE VISTA Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper
Program Start/End Date
03/13/2017  -   03/12/2018
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  11/04/2016  To  02/03/2017 
Contact Adrian Uzunian
115 S Kanawha St
Beckley   WV   25801
3042524848
adrian@conservationlegacy.org
gobridgenet.org/join
Listing ID 70349

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