AFHA AmeriCorps is seeking full time Conservation AmeriCorps to serve in WV for the following: Conservation members conserve natural resources on projects to including ecosystem restoration, habitat monitoring, and environmental education. Most positions are assigned individually to a sponsor organization in Randolph, Pocahontas, Tucker, or Pendleton counties. Members will work both individually and as team members on multiple projects in several counties. Winter work is primarily project planning and office-based work; fall, spring and summer work may include substantial outdoor field work. Some positions are focused on field work, other projects will focus more on environmental education and outreach to stakeholders and volunteers. Most conservation positions are with government agencies (Forest Service, US Fish & Wildlife) or with the local office of major conservation non-profits. Depending on the position, assignments may include one or more of: Perform hands-on conservation work such as ecosystem restoration, tree planting, invasive species control, watershed, wetlands, or wildlife habitat improvements, recreation improvements, trails, etc. Assist with ecosystem surveys, wildlife or wilderness monitoring, data collection, mapping Conduct environmental education with school children and/or public, develop interpretive projects such as signs or brochures, or provide information and outreach about recreation opportunities and conservation issues Additional skills and qualities expected for this position: Degree and/or experience in natural and environmental issues -- could include forestry, botany, wildlife biology, ecology, environmental studies, invasive species, watersheds, landscape, gardening, trails, outdoor recreation, etc. Willing and able to do physical labor. (less important for some outreach positions) Interest or experience with environmental education or communications/writing for some positions. Strong computer skills, word processing and email required. Expertise with specialized programs such as database and GIS is a plus for some positions.
This is a full time, one year AmeriCorps position starting in September, 2017 which includes living stipend and Segal Education Award. For more information see www.appalachianforest.us/americorps.htm
