Job description

Apply here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=74501

Members will serve with the Palouse CD's Research and Monitoring staff in the office and in the field on projects focused on environmental restoration and agricultural conservation practices, assessing the effectiveness of conservation best management practices on the landscape. Palouse CD staff will be available to mentor and train the member on technical aspects of water quality monitoring, riparian restoration, and science communication strategies to engage the public. Field equipment will be provided to the member by the Palouse CD. The member will need to be able to serve in varying weather conditions (rain, snow, heat) for extended periods of time, over uneven terrain, and lift up to 40 pounds. In addition to effectiveness monitoring and citizen science, the member will serve with Education and Outreach Departmental staff in classroom and outreach settings focused on environmental education or volunteer recruitment.

The Palouse Conservation District's (CD) mission is to foster the voluntary conservation of natural resources by providing the tools, education, technical expertise, and financial assistance to support our local community. Palouse CD is actively seeking an AmeriCorps Member to serve as the Education and Monitoring Technician working directly with our Research and Monitoring Department to deliver environmental educational services to our local community through a citizen science water quality program. The member will assist the Research and Monitoring Department to collect environmental data used to assess the effectiveness of conservation best management practices and communicate findings to the public. The three main goals of this position are to improve water quality by participating in effectiveness monitoring of conservation practices; to coordinate volunteer participation of a citizen science program; and to educate and raise community awareness on the importance of stewardship behaviors and conservation practices that influence water quality and pollution impacts.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $1,571.62 per month

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location

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