Location: Safford,AZ, USA
UACE Graham County Watershed Program Assistant
The AmeriCorps will assist Gila Watershed Partnership (GWP) and Graham County Cooperative Extension (GCCE) with watershed programs. Special emphasis will be to provide capacity and support to nonprofits in Graham County, working at Eastern Arizona College EAC Discovery Park Campus and other locations in the watershed. The AmeriCorps member would participate in events, activities, and education that promote watershed management, water harvesting, and water conservation education. The AmeriCorps member would also assist with greenhouse production, river restoration, and other programs that promote better watershed management. The goal is to aid the community to implement a sustainable watershed program and to facilitate community GWP's river restoration projects, water quality programs, and education programs. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : Work with GWP staff to plan, facilitate and market community events promoting watershed management. Provide support at greenhouse, growing site, and restorations sites. Provide support to water quality improvement projects. Provide community service opportunities and exposure to environmentally focused careers at events. Preferred Qualifications: Personal interest & ability in growing plants; Personal interest & experience river restoration; Strong organizational skills; Computer & camera skills; Communicate effectively - verbal & written; Ability to work with youth & adults in an educational setting; Demonstrate leadership skills; Public speaking capability or interest; Willingness to operate as a team player; Think, use common sense & act independently; Ability to plan and follow through.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Possible low-cost housing , Training .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Environment , Health , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth , Education .
Skills :
Writing/Editing , Environment , Computers/Technology , Youth Development , Teaching/Tutoring , Communications , Community Organization .