Stream Teams United provides AmeriCorps resources to partner Stream Team organizations throughout the state of Missouri. James River Basin Partnership is a Stream Team Organization that formed in 1997 as a grassroots, not-for-profit organization that works to improve and protect the water quality of the springs, streams, rivers, and lakes in the James River watershed which consists of almost a million acres of land in portions of eight counties. The Summer Associate serving at the James River Basin Partnership will assist the Education Outreach Coordinator with community environmental stewardship programs and water science education programs targeting low income residential properties and low income youth. The Summer Associate will assist with summer water science education programs for youth and community public awareness outreach activities. The Summer Associate will also assist with the residential yard soil sampling program by helping to collect samples, interpret results, and write nutrient management plans for properties.
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Member Duties : The Summer Associate serving at the James River Basin Partnership will assist the Education Outreach Coordinator with summer education programs for youth, helping to teach water science activities to the next generation of water stewards. The Education Outreach Coordinator will train the Summer Associate in water science activities and then the Associate will help teach youth during summer classes and at outreach programs at community events and other off-site locations. In addition, the Summer Associate will assist with the soil sampling program by helping collect soil samples from residential yards and helping to interpret soil test results and write nutrient management plans for properties. The Summer Associate will help target education and environmental stewardship programs towards low income youth and properties within the service area.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Environment , Education .
Skills :
Environment , General Skills , Team Work .
SUMMARYProgram Type: AmeriCorps VISTA
Program: Stream Teams United: Summer James River Basin Partnership
Program Start/End Date: 06/12/2023 – 08/06/2023
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: Some college
Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations: MISSOURI
Languages:
| English |
Accepting Applications: From 03/14/2023 To 05/15/2023
Contact: Brooke Widmar117 Park Central SquareSpringfield MO 658064178366183brookewidmar@jamesriverbasin.comjamesriverbasin.com
Listing ID: 117284
