WRC seeks Outreach Intern
SWNI's Watershed Resource Center has recruitment underway for a Watershed Education & Outreach Intern through the AmeriCorps LINKS program. Application details at the end of the post.
Watershed Education & Outreach Intern
AmeriCorps LINKS Member
Dates: September 2009 - June 2010 (flexible)
675 hour position (average about 15 hours per week)
Application Deadline: Open until filled. Applicants are interviewed & placed on an on-going basis until positions are filled. Interviews are underway.
Position Summary:
Do you love water, wildlife and plants? Want to share your enthusiasm with a variety of audiences, and create opportunities for others to discover what they can do to help? The Southwest Watershed Resource Center (WRC) seeks an intern who will help inspire awareness and action to protect watershed health by helping to create & implement education programs, demonstrations, or activity kits for youth. Intern may also assist with a community-based social marketing program to reach park visitors. Put your creative ideas into action for the benefit of healthy watersheds and healthy people!
About the Project Sponsor:
The Southwest Watershed Resource Center (WRC), http://wrc.swni.org, inspires watershed awareness and stewardship at the neighborhood scale in SW Portland. The office is located inside the Southwest Community Center (SWCC), 6820 SW 45th Ave, adjacent to Gabriel Park. SWCC is located on bus line #1 and within 0.75 mile walk of bus lines #44, 45. No regular off-site travel is needed for this position.
General Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to):
- Develop and promote new programs, demonstrations, or activity kits for young audiences based at the WRC and Gabriel Park.
- Acquire, organize and maintain education program supplies.
- Help recruit and train volunteers to assist with programs.
- Assist with community-based social marketing outreach to promote watershed action among park visitors.
- Integrate program assessment throughout process, and compile data.
- Complete and submit all necessary LINKS AmeriCorps Program paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
- Attend and complete LINKS AmeriCorps Program orientation and enrollment session.
- Wear an appropriate LINKS identifier and required safety gear while performing service or attending official events.
Requirements:
- Desire to motivate others to act on behalf of watershed health wherever they are.
- Able to develop an encouraging, professional rapport with a variety of audiences, including young children, parents, volunteers, and adults.
- Excellent public speaking and written communication skills.
- Ability to create content for websites.
- Must be at least 17 years of age at the time of enrollment in the program.
- U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving an education award.
- Ability to commit to the full term of service for which they are applying.
- Submit to a criminal history background check and National Sex Offender Registry search.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Pacific NW ecology, natural history or related background.
- Prior work or volunteer experience with youth.
- A ready learner of skills in educational program development and assessment.
- Creative arts and/or writing helpful in development of program materials.
Member Benefits Include:
- Receive training in environmental education, program development & assessment, social marketing, and volunteer coordination. Internship may be eligible for credit or culminating project, depending on program of study.
- Upon successful completion of a term of service, eligible members receive an education award of $1,800. The education award can be used to repay qualified student loans, for further education in an accredited institution of higher learning, vocational or for trade schools. The education award is taxed in the year that it is used.
- Loan forbearance (after successful completion of a term of service, AmeriCorps will pay a portion of the accrued interest on qualified loans, which is taxable).
- Other expected benefits include unlimited use of community center recreation facilities.
How to apply:
Step 1 - Email your résumé to links.recruitment@esd112.org and to watershed.resource.center@gmail.com
Step 2 - Complete your application online at the AmeriCorps website. AmeriCorps Application
1. If you do not already have a username and password, you must create a profile.
2. Once you have created a profile, log in and complete an application by clicking “Applications” under the “My AmeriCorps” menu.
3. To apply to this specific position, click “Search Listings” under the “My AmeriCorps” menu and search for
program name LINKS.
4. Select the position listing and click “Apply Now” at the bottom of the page.
Questions about the project?
Contact: Jen Seamans
WRC Coordinator
503-823-2862
watershed.resource.center@gmail.com
Questions about AmeriCorps, LINKS or our recruitment process?
Contact: Erika Johnson
LINKS
2500 NE 65th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98661
p 360) 750-7500 x 114
f 360) 360-694-2491
links.recruitment@esd112.org
Unable to Apply On-line? Click here: http://www.esd112.org/links/resources.html.