Vacancy expired!
Join a team of 44 committed individuals throughout California and engage in watershed protection, community outreach, education, and restoration projects! Spend 10 ½ months working alongside environmental professionals with one of WSP’s Placement Sites. Applications are DUE to WSP by June 30th, 2021!During their service, WSP Corpsmembers participate in a wide array of activities, including:
Regular watershed recovery and protection work which may include:
Field surveys of spawning grounds, habitat, or wildlife
Riparian restoration including planting and invasive species removal
Data entry and analysis
Trapping of juvenile or adult fish for counting and measurement
Computer modeling of natural resource data
Designing in-stream projects
Helping to remove fish passage barriers (dams, culverts)
Teaching the Wonders of Watersheds (WOW!) curriculum in elementary classrooms in underserved communities
Engaging their service community in watershed outreach and education
Creating and implementing their own Watershed Awareness Volunteer Events (WAVE) and recruiting community volunteers to complete a restoration project
Training, networking, and professional development opportunities Qualifications for Applicants:
Between the ages of 18-28 (by 10/03/2021)
High school diploma
U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien
Possess or be willing to obtain a California Driver’s License with a clean driving record
No more than 2 points on CA driver’s record
Experience in conducting watershed restoration, conducting environmental surveys, or analyzing scientific data
Interest in environmental education and volunteer management
Willing and able to relocate to Placement Site community (relocation expenses are not provided) Benefits Include:
A monthly living stipend of $1,905
A $8,000+ education award upon completion of the program.
No-cost medical insurance
Student loan forbearance on eligible loans
Childcare subsidy if Corpsmember meets eligibility requirements
Uniform and field gear provided
Occasional opportunities to visit other WSP sites
Mentorship from an environmental professional
Hands-on training and exceptional networking opportunities
Housing is provided at very few sites, see Placement Site Summaries at WSP website for specifics
Opportunity to make a difference in a California community
Visit https://ccc.ca.gov/what-we-do/conservation-programs/watershed-stewards-program/apply-to-wsp/ to download and application and learn how to apply. All applications are DUE to WSP by June 30th, 2021.
