The Nevada Conservation Corps AmeriCorps Program is recruiting for an Intern to serve with Nevada Econet, a non-profit organization in the Reno area. The position is a great opportunity for a person who would like to develop skills focusing on environmental and community strengthening activities. Nevada EcoNet was organized in 1990 by a group of local citizens to organize the first Reno Earth Day Celebration. The Annual Earth Day Celebration brings the regional community together in one place to showcase the organizations, non-profits and government agencies working towards the goal of sustainable communities for the public. Additionally Nevada EcoNet brings sustainability information to the community through a variety of other events, publications, and partnerships. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in non-profit management and community outreach. Compensation: This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend of $9,230 for the 12-month period. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members bi-weekly throughout the 12-month period. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service, members shall receive an additional education award in the amount of $2,675 that can be used for paying off student loans, or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Loan forbearance and accrued interest payment on qualifying student loans is also available. Timeline: October 25, 2010 – October 28, 2011, part-time, 20 hours per week. The start date and timeline are negotiable. Location: Reno, NV Duties: • Position will serve as both community outreach and volunteer coordinator. • Hands on outreach in the community, including meeting with other volunteer coordinators in the community (Washoe County School Districts schools, University of Nevada, Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College, etc), environmental workshops and environmental education. • Serving as the volunteer coordinator for any Nevada EcoNet events, including the three major events: Organic Uncorked/Golden Pinecone Awards for the environmental leadership, annual Earth Day Celebration, and the Truckee River Clean-up day. • Recruiting and managing volunteers for all Erase Your Trace events and working with special event coordinators in reducing their waste at events. • Update the website as needed. • Update and maintain the volunteer database. • Participating in environmental education workshops and complete all necessary documentation for Education Award grant, including reflections, surveys, evaluations, time sheets, etc. • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: • Strong communication skills; • Demonstrated commitment to the conservation and local communities; • Demonstrated interest/experience in environmental issues; and • Energetic and eager to learn AmeriCorps Qualifications: To qualify, you must be at least 17 years of age, have U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award, have received a high school diploma or GED and pass a National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background check. To Apply: Step 1: Register at the AmeriCorps website by copying and pasting the following link into your browser: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=38425 and the click “Apply”. Step 2: Once registered login and complete the application. Step 3: Click the “Search Listings” link and search for ‘Environment’ and ‘NV’. Step 4: Click on the position and finally hit the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of the listing. Please direct all questions regarding the application process to Bridget Walden at [email protected] or 775-674-5496. These AmeriCorps positions are made possible by a generous grant from Nevada Volunteers. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex. Person with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
