All applicants must apply online at https://www.squamlakes.org/winter- lrcc. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received. Application will close on Monday, September 17. Please contact Katri Gurney, AmeriCorps Program Manager, at ka...@squamlakes.org or by calling 603-968-7336. _______
The Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The 2018-2019 program is based out of the Squam Lakes Association with host sites at Green Mountain Conservation Group and the Squam Lakes Association. Green Mountain Conservation Group, located in Effingham, New Hampshire, is seeking one AmeriCorps member to serve as the Outreach and Education Assistant from November 1, 2018 through August 25, 2019. Green Mountain Conservation Group (GMCG) is a community-based, charitable organization dedicated to the protection and conservation of natural resources in the Ossipee Watershed. GMCG is seeking one full-year (42.5 weeks) AmeriCorps member for the 2019 season beginning on November 1, 2018 to serve as the Outreach and Education Assistant. The Outreach and Education Assistant will serve primarily with GMCG’s Education and Outreach Coordinator on educational programs and outreach throughout the Ossipee Watershed, which will include assisting with the coordination of GMCG’s Youth Water Literacy programs, designing/promoting water and resource conservation programs, and working with the staff Board to explore initiatives to better promote GMCG and water resources. The Outreach and Education Assistant will also serve with GMCG's other AmeriCorps member, the Water Quality Resources Assistant, to develop skills with the Land Trust Committee from reviewing conservation easement applications to physically monitoring the existing easement lands and updating reports and files, in additional to being responsible for developing an interpretive trail on two GMCG properties. Responsibilities: 1. In partnership with the Education Coordinator, deliver GMCG educational programs both in house and in the field to area youth, municipal officials, visitors and other stakeholders; 2. Coordinate expansion of volunteer team to assist with the Youth Water Literacy programs in the schools to include annual programs of GET WET, Trout in the Classroom and Volunteer Biological Assessment Program (VBAP), What is a Watershed (see website for more detailed information www.gmcg.org); 3. In partnership with the Outreach Coordinator, design, promote and deliver new programs to spread the word on water and shared resources conservation; 4. Work with GMCG staff, Board members, Education Committee and Events Committee to explore new initiatives to better promote the organization and water resource programs; 5. Contribute to website page, quarterly newsletter, and press releases and other appropriate written documentation. Minimum Qualifications: •Humanities based studies preferably with focus on environmental sciences and strong writing skills •Strong people skills and an interest in developing skills for sharing science based information with a non-science audience •Desire to develop experience leading small to medium groups in a classroom or field setting •Excellent oral and written skills •Ability to work independently and as a team member •Strong computer and word processing skills (some GIS is a plus) •Experience and ease in presenting information to small and large groups •Must be 18 years of age by November 1, 2018 •Able to work independently and with a group •Valid drivers license and form of transportation •Full-year: Available from November 1, 2018 through August 25, 2019 •Must apply online •Must pass all certification exams •Must meet the Corporation for National Community Service's minimum requirements: oMust clear all required National Service Criminal History Checks oMust be a US citizen, US national, or legal permanent resident of the US oMust be high school graduates, GED recipients, or must be working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service ______ All applicants must apply online at https://www.squamlakes.org/winter- lrcc. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received. Application will close on Monday, September 17. Please contact Katri Gurney, AmeriCorps Program Manager, at ka...@squamlakes.org or by calling 603-968-7336.
