LICKING COUNTY
Buckeye Lake, Ohio, United States
Jun 26, 2024
Full Time
Position Description: Duties and Responsibilities of the AmeriCorps Member: Assist with outreach activities such as preparing displays, developing and distribute brochures, fact sheets and contribute to newsletters and publications. Assist with water quality education activities including youth programming in schools and community events. Provide material and articles for social media, brochures and outreach materials including the organizational newsletter. Prepare a monthly Buckeye Lake Watershed report for Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow Board meetings Coordination for large annual events at Soil & Water such as tree sale, River Round Up and Stormwater Awareness week programming. Coordinate water quality monitoring activities such as field monitoring/data collections, data entry, analysis, and mapping. Coordinate Buckeye Lake Citizen Water Quality Testing Program including training the volunteer Lake Keepers to collect monthly water samples Update and maintain the Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow data base of all water quality test results in the watershed Participate in the installation and maintenance of aeration systems, perform periodic inspections Support the grant application process and implementation of grant funded projects in the watershed Participate in training, conferences and assisting other AmeriCorps members at their host sites as necessary to increase knowledge and gain career networking opportunities Complete online timesheet and 2 activity reports monthly, required timesheets and monthly reports in the Americorps online system All other duties as assigned within the limitations of this member description. Brief Description: Understanding of environmental issues and concern for improving the environment is necessary. A Bachelor's degree or working toward a degree of equivalent experience is recommended (an environmental sciences background is desirable). Job Prerequisites: Skills and Qualifications: This position requires the ability to work both independently and, in a team setting. Excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to speak in public settings is required. Must be 17 years of age by start date of employment. Must have HS diploma or GED certificate. Must pass a criminal, FBI and DMV background check (having a background does not automatically exclude you from the position). Must be willing to accept the position as a full-time priority and be able to complete your 1,700 hours of service. Knowledge of MS Office software packages and general computer skills are required. GIS experience is preferred. AmeriCorps members must possess the ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, insects, etc.), be able to carry 50 pounds and to traverse over rough terrain. Must have own transportation and valid driver’s license. Usual hours of service will be M-F during regular office hours of 8:00-4:30pm excluding federal holidays. The ability to serve flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, is needed. Hours may fluctuate, increase or decrease, in consideration of seasonal changes. Must meet deadlines and the ability to handle multiple tasks are vital to success in this position. Compensation: ?Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. Part-time benefits include enrollment in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System, health insurance plan option and paid vacation, holidays and sick leave. We are an equal opportunity employer. About UFA: Our work environment is high energy, high activity and mutual support. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled