EDUCATION & OUTREACH CORPSMEMBER: A Temporary, Full-time Position. Pay: $1565/mo stipend, $5730 ed. Award. Dates: 5/16/16-5/11/17.
Location: Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Qual: The Education and Outreach Corpsmember (ages 18-25) will provide communication, education and outreach assistance with the Monarch Joint Venture, of which the US Fish and Wildlife Service is a partner. The Corpsmember will assist with planning development workshops for teachers and educators and assist with outreach activities and special events aimed at increasing awareness of the Monarch Joint Venture program. The Corpsmember will create and implement strategic social media campaigns and assist with writing blog entries on topics such as monarch populations, as well as help with general program development and support. -- AmeriCorps service position (ages 18-25) -- Term: May 16, 2016 – May 11, 2017 -- Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. typical -- Stipend: $1565/mo. -- Education award: $5730 upon successful completion of term. -- Positive attitude and strong commitment to service and community work. -- Ability to take initiative and ownership of a project. -- Strong communication, organization and word-processing skills. -- Relevant coursework in biology, ecology or related field of study and/or equivalent professional experience. -- Experience with social media outreach and public speaking. -- Previous experience or education with natural resource management or education is not required, but is strongly preferred. -- Ability to perform the Essential Service Functions 40 hours per week. -- Full term of service must be completed in order to receive the education award. PERKS: -- Learn valuable job skills applicable to any career. -- Earn an AmeriCorps education award for school expenses or to pay off qualified student loans. -- Learn about current environmental issues and network with environmental professionals. For more details and a complete list of qualifications and requirements, please visit our application page. Apply online at www.conservationcorps.org/apply.
Contact: Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa, 60 Plato Blvd E, Saint Paul, MN 55107. Ph: 651-209-9900. Email: recruit@conservationcorps.org, Website: http://www.conservationcorps.org.
Filing Date: 3/21/16.