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Watershed Ambassador: Source Water Protection

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

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Opportunity summary

Term length

12/1/2024 - 8/31/2025

Application window

10/10/2024 - 12/31/2024

Location

Multiple Locations, New Jersey

Hourly pay equivalent

$14.70

Project summary

The New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors Program is an environmental stewardship-oriented AmeriCorps program designed to raise awareness about water concerns. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has hosted the program since 2000, and while the program has evolved over the last 24 years, its main goals have remained the same: promote watershed stewardship through education and direct community involvement, and monitor the health of our waterways through conducting stream assessments.

Opportunity description

Three (3) RHT or 675 hr. Members, also referred to as Source Water Protection or SWP Ambassadors, will engage in outreach and education campaigns that will lead to the protection of drinking water sources. These members will focus on increasing public knowledge and awareness of sources of drinking water, drinking water quality and water conservation.

Benefits

  • Healthcare

Requirements and qualifications

Requirements

Must have a bachelor's degree or higher, desire to serve your community, a valid driver's license, dependable car for service assignment travel, must be a U.S. citizen or provide required documentation of permanent residence.

Preferred qualifications

Public speaking, team player, willing to take a leadership role, works well independently.

Opportunity details

Focus area

  • Natural resource preservation and conservation
  • Environmental education and training

Work environment

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor

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