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AmeriCorps Buckeye Lake Watershed Coordinator Division: Soil and Water Conservation Contact Name: Britney Stuller Contact Email: [email protected] Contact Phone: 740-670-5330 Contact Fax: 740-670-5152 Date Posted: 6/24/2024 Position Location: Buckeye Lake, Ohio Position Description: Duties and Responsibilities of the AmeriCorps Member: * Assist with outreach activities such as preparing displays, developing and distribute brochures, fact sheets and contribute to newsletters and publications. * Assist with water quality education activities including youth programming in schools and community events. * Provide material and articles for social media, brochures and outreach materials including the organizational newsletter. * Prepare a monthly Buckeye Lake Watershed report for Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow Board meetings * Coordination for large annual events at Soil & Water such as tree sale, River Round Up and Stormwater Awareness week programming. * Coordinate water quality monitoring activities such as field monitoring/data collections, data entry, analysis, and mapping. * Coordinate Buckeye Lake Citizen Water Quality Testing Program including training the volunteer Lake Keepers to collect monthly water samples * Update and maintain the Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow data base of all water quality test results in the watershed * Participate in the installation and maintenance of aeration systems, perform periodic inspections * Support the grant application process and implementation of grant funded projects in the watershed * Participate in training, conferences and assisting other AmeriCorps members at their host sites as necessary to increase knowledge and gain career networking opportunities * Complete online timesheet and 2 activity reports monthly, required timesheets and monthly reports in the Americorps online system * All other duties as assigned within the limitations of this member description. Brief Description: Understanding of environmental issues and concern for improving the environment is necessary. A Bachelor's degree or working toward a degree of equivalent experience is recommended (an environmental sciences background is desirable). Job Prerequisites: Skills and Qualifications: * This position requires the ability to work both independently and, in a team setting. Excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to speak in public settings is required. * Must be 17 years of age by start date of employment. * Must have HS diploma or GED certificate. * Must pass a criminal, FBI and DMV background check (having a background does not automatically exclude you from the position). * Must be willing to accept the position as a full-time priority and be able to complete your 1,700 hours of service. * Knowledge of MS Office software packages and general computer skills are required. GIS experience is preferred. * AmeriCorps members must possess the ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, insects, etc.), be able to carry 50 pounds and to traverse over rough terrain. * Must have own transportation and valid driver's license. Usual hours of service will be M-F during regular office hours of 8:00-4:30pm excluding federal holidays. The ability to serve flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, is needed. Hours may fluctuate, increase or decrease, in consideration of seasonal changes. * Must meet deadlines and the ability to handle multiple tasks are vital to success in this position. Application Procedure: Application Procedure: Submit cover letter, resume and three references: o Email (preferred) to [email protected]. * Name file with first initial and last name and Admin Assistant. * Send all documents in one pdf file. o Mail to 771 East Main Street, Suite 100, Newark, OH 43055. Compensation: ?Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. Part-time benefits include enrollment in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System, health insurance plan option and paid vacation, holidays and sick leave. We are an equal opportunity employer. About UFA: Our work environment is high energy, high activity and mutual support. Job Type: Full Time Pay Type: Hourly