Memphremagog Community Maritime, Inc. (MCM), Newport, Vermont
This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps). VHCB AmeriCorps is a national service program that places members with non-profit housing or land and energy conservation organizations around the state.
Memphremagog Community Maritime’s mission is to develop, enhance, and protect the Lake Memphremagog experience. MCM’s Memphremagog Science & Education Center (MemSEC) provides lake-based education, maritime history and opportunities for stewardship of Lake Memphremagog through hands-on programs for students, teachers, local community organizations, tourists and visitors to our area. We’re seeking a talented and passionate Watershed Education & Outreach Coordinator to perform a key role in watershed-focused environmental education programs and public engagement. Serve the public with place-based, hands-on science information in a culturally sensitive way. Address critical issues like land use, environmental impacts, and climate change. Develop innovative solutions for environmental literacy and community resilience within our watershed. Living and serving in Newport is a meaningful way to engage in a profound year of service.
Essential Functions:
• Assist in the delivery of the Floating Classroom water quality programs
• Expand the population of students and communities through on-going recruitment and engagement efforts.
• Track and report environmental education & outreach data for sharing the impact and effectiveness of MCM programs.
• Greet and interact with guests and participants at the Science & Education Center to promote increased engagement with exhibits and our programs.
• Inventory, manage, and utilize educational supplies and teaching materials.
• Create and facilitate three teen programs, to include lesson plans.
• Plan and implement five watershed community events.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers for lessons, programs, and events.
• Establish a “Friends of MemSEC” group for community volunteers.
• Participate in an Independent Service Project under the guidance of VHCB AmeriCorps
• Participate in all VHCB AmeriCorps Trainings, Service Days, Events, and Program Initiatives.
• Engage in professional and personal development activities and networking opportunities.
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Position begins September 9th, 2024 and ends August 8th, 2025.
This position is Full Time: Requires 1,720 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 47 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance of $30,000 (pre-tax) for the service term. Member will receive an education award of $7,395 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of
service. Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities.
To Apply: https://vhcb.org/our-programs/vhcb-americorps/positions
For questions about this position or to send additional materials:
John Aldridge
PO Box 44 Newport, VT 05855
(970) 699-1684; memsecdirector@gmail.com
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis; open until filled.
Additional information on the AmeriCorps is available at www.americorps.gov.