Community Engagement Coordinator
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board AmeriCorps
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Term length
9/9/2024 - 8/8/2025
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Location
Middlebury, Vermont
Hourly pay equivalent
$17.44
Project summary
The Vermont Housing and Conservation Board Climate Corps program supports the dual-goal approach to creating stable, affordable housing opportunities while preserving the natural and working landscape, all in the face of a changing climate.
Opportunity description
Serve side-by-side with volunteers and a dedicated staff team while maintaining the 19-mile Trail Around Middlebury, surrounded by forest, pasture, and views of mountains in every direction. Hunt for salamanders, teach orienteering, and play nature-based games outside with seven-year-olds all afternoon. Grow as a coordinator, communicator, and environmental steward. Being a part of MALT means joining a vibrant community of like-minded nature lovers and protectors.
Benefits
- Education benefit
- Healthcare
- Mental and behavioral health benefits
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
Access to a personal vehicle required; Be US citizen or have permanent resident status; Be at least 18 years of age upon entering the Pre-Service Orientation or 17 years of age with verified parental permission; Be a high school graduate, have a GED certificate, or be willing to work towards a GED as part of the service term; Has not been convicted of murder or sexual assault assault and is willing to undergo an National Service Criminal History Check; Available to serve 40 hours per week
Preferred qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, or related field; 1-2 years of teaching experience, preferably in an outdoor or alternative education setting; Knowledge of or interest in learning basic nature-connection skills and pedagogy, such as nature art, sit spots, and storytelling; Knowledge/interest in learning the use of simple hand tools; Ability to maintain a positive attitude while serving up to 8 hours on your feet in inclement weather with all ages.
Opportunity details
Focus area
- Natural resource preservation and conservation
- Biodiversity protection and restoration
- Outdoor recreation access improvements
- Marketing and outreach
- Volunteer recruitment and management
- Environmental education and training
Work environment
- Rural
- Indoor
- Outdoor