Dates of Service: September 6, 2023 – July 26, 2024 (11 months – 1700 hours)
Location: Sandy, Oregon
Application deadline: Open until filled (application review begins June 20th)
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Are you passionate about working with kids and educators, protecting fish & wildlife, and serving communities of color and families with low incomes in the Portland-Metro region? Apply to be the next Education and Outreach Coordinator with National Wildlife Federation (NWF)!
See NWF position description for more details.
This position is in partnership between the Confluence Environmental Center, AmeriCorps Program, and National Wildlife Federation (NWF). NWF is seeking an AmeriCorps Member to build on the successes of previous AmeriCorps Members, to promote environmental justice by engaging communities and partners in opportunities that connect families with nature through: coordinating salmon education initiatives ( Fish Eggs to Fry/Salmon Stewards – 25%), supporting sustainable environmental education ( Eco-Schools USA , Schoolyard Habitats – 20%), recruiting wildlife stewards to restore/protect wildlife habitat ( Garden for Wildlife – 25%), and general outreach and partnership development (10%) serving communities of color and low income families in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. The Member will also participate in Confluence led professional development activities (20%) which include: Leadership Development Training Series, completing a Change Agent Project (CAP), team meetings, National Service events and other self-directed development opportunities.
Member Benefits
The Confluence AmeriCorps Program advances environmental equity through innovative partnerships with local organizations in the Portland metropolitan area. AmeriCorps offers life changing service opportunities that engage Members at the intersection of environmentalism and social justice while promoting individual leadership and development.
Benefits include:
Refer to position description for instructions. Email requested materials to [email protected]
Sandy, Oregon, United States
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