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AmeriCorps Position Description - Full-Time Stipend - 1700 hours
Pullman 2040 Environmental Steward
Washington State University; Center for Civic Engagement
Service Site Start Date: August 1, 2022
Service Term Length: 10 months
Service End Date: June 1, 2023
AmeriCorps CLEC Program Description:
Civic Leadership & Engagement Corps (CLEC) is an AmeriCorps program through Washington Campus Compact (WACC) that believes all students should be empowered with the skills and resources to thrive in school and beyond in order to become the compassionate leaders and engaged citizens of tomorrow. The program aims to recruit and mobilize AmeriCorps members and student volunteers to deliver direct service support in a variety of focus areas in Washington and Idaho.
CLEC fosters student leadership, campus-community partnerships, civic and community engagement, and knowledge networks focused on improving the retention and success of underrepresented students, increasing awareness and support for equity and inclusion, and building sustainable campus/community partnerships and resilient communities.
Project Summary:
The Palouse Prairie is an area of southeastern Washington known for its rolling green and gold hills. According to scientists at the United States Geological Survey, the Palouse Prairie is one of the most endangered ecosystems on the planet and less that 1% remains intact. The Pullman 2040 Stewardship project will unite existing campus and community efforts in Pullman, to increase campus and community engagement in environmental stewardship that helps to restore and protect the local Palouse Prairie and regional watershed.
Position Description:
This position will support the goals of the Pullman 2040 Environmental Taskforce which is a network of twenty-three community-based organizations committee to increasing community engagement in addressing critical environmental challenges The Environmental Stewardship AmeriCorps Member will work to align and support efforts between multiple environmental organizations by playing a key role in facilitating committee meetings, by organizing volunteers from the local community to make action towards prioritized goals, by enhancing community engagement with local citizen science efforts, and working to increase faculty and staff engagement in local environmental stewardship efforts through service-learning and project-based learning.
Member Duties & Responsibilities:
Project Site:
Coordinate and facilitate quarterly Pullman 2040 Environmental Taskforce meetings and provide regular updates to external stakeholders.
Update map of existing resources and assets to increase student and community participation in environmental restoration in Pullman.
Work with Pullman 2040 Environmental Taskforce to determine gaps and the strategies necessary to alleviate gaps.
Recruit, train, and place WSU students and Pullman community members in local organizations focused on the goals of the Pullman 2040 environmental initiative.
AmeriCorps/Washington Campus Compact:
Abide by all AmeriCorps program guidelines, policies, and prohibited activities. For more information, refer to the Member Service Agreement.
Generate awareness and leadership around social justice and equity through the sharing of ideas, information, and experiences.
Be familiar with project logic model (if applicable) and collect and document program data using required tracking tools and progress reports.
Participate in all WACC CLEC online & in-person trainings.
Collaborate with other CLEC team members and national service members in your community on common projects.
Correspond regularly with site supervisor and WACC staff.
Record and track service hours.
Participate in professional development opportunities.
Required or Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience or interest in environmental stewardship, sustainability or community engagement.
Ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds.
Strong organization, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
Strong data management and social media skills.
Strong initiative, self-starter, and enthusiasm for helping others succeed.
Committed to promoting educational equity and inclusion.
Ability to pass a national service criminal history check
18 or older
AA/BA or some college
United States citizen, naturalized citizen, or lawful permanent resident
Committed to serving 100% of service hours
Service Schedule:
1700 Hours over 10 months
Average 40 hrs/week
Notes:
May require occasional evening or weekend service outside of scheduled hours.
Hours taken for sick, vacation, and holiday leave cannot be counted toward the time needed to successfully complete the term of service.
A maximum of 20% of service hours may be used for professional development.
Benefits:
Education Award of $6,495.00 upon successful completion of term of service
Living Allowance of $22,000 ($2,200/month) ($24,000 or $2,400/month for returning members)
Childcare, if eligible
Healthcare, if applicable
Forbearance for Federal Student Loans
Training and practical hands-on experience
Professional development and networking opportunities
A chance to make a difference in your community!
Additional Host Site Benefits:
Access to campus libraries Free bus service in Pullman
Steps to Apply:
Email cover letter, resume and three references to Meg Pannkuk by June 1st, 2022.
Washington Campus Compact is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action enroller of AmeriCorps service volunteers. Members of ethnic minorities, disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, recently separated veterans, persons of disability, and/or persons aged 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WACC only enrolls U.S. citizens, U.S. naturalized citizens, or lawful permanent residents of the United States. All new members must show service eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and must satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria by 45 CFR 2540.202.
