AmeriCorps Position – S. Lake Tahoe, CA
Organization: AmeriCorps
Location: S. Lake Tahoe, CA
Hours, Benefits and Compensation: include:
• Monthly stipend of $1,254 per month
• Standard health insurance
• Up to 340 hours of technical, ecological and skills-development training throughout the year.
• AmeriCorps Education Award of $5,550 will be granted upon completion of the program for use on existing qualified student loans or future higher education expenses.
Position Dates: Start ASAP
Application Deadline: August 10, 2012
Posted On: July 6th, 2012
Organization Overview
Since 2007, more than 135 SNAP Members have served at 32 Sierra conservation organizations and agencies to restore over 8,034 acres of habitat, monitor over 924 ecological sites, educate over 86,000 people and recruit over 10,700 community volunteers to serve their local Sierra watersheds.
Description
We are seeking enthusiastic, conservation-minded people to commit to a year of service to protect Sierra natural resources and sustainable communities. During the year, SNAP members will gain skills and technical training, mentor with outstanding environmental leaders and receive an education award at the successful completion of service.
Responsibilities
Members will serve full-time, from October 29, 2012 thru Sept. 28th, 2013. Projects & responsibilities will vary depending on service positions but, will be based on watershed restoration and assessment, watershed education and outreach, and volunteer recruitment and coordination. For more detailed service descriptions, please visit www.servingthesierra.org.
Qualifications
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the U.S.
• Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED (higher education degrees are highly recommended).
• Must be a minimum of 18 years or older.
• Must not have a criminal history that precludes the applicant’s ability to serve as an AmeriCorps member.
Compensation and Benefits:
• Monthly stipend of $1,254 per month
• Standard health insurance
• Up to 340 hours of technical, ecological and skills-development training throughout the year.
• AmeriCorps Education Award of $5,550 will be granted upon completion of the program for use on existing qualified student loans or future higher education expenses.
How to Apply
To be considered for the SNAP program, please submit a completed application form, a resume and a cover letter stating your interest in the SNAP Member position and your best qualifications for the position. Email your application materials to [email protected].
For more information please contact:
• Allison Peeler, Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership Regional Coordinator: 530-542-4546 x 303 or [email protected].
• Or visit www.servingthesierra.org.
