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Outreach, Education, and Restoration Assistant - CRC/VHCB

AmeriCorps, Brattleboro, Vermont, us, 05304

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We are seeking a dedicated assistant to support the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) in watershed health assessment, stream restoration project implementation, water quality sampling, and community science engagement. This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps program, which focuses on affordable housing and environmental preservation.

Program Details

Work Schedule:

Full‑time (average 40 hours/week for 46 weeks)

Placement:

Full time in Vermont

Program Start‑End:

01/13/2026 – 12/11/2026

Education Level:

High school diploma/GED required

Age Requirement:

17–99 years

Compensation & Benefits

Living allowance: $30,500 (pre‑tax) for the full term

Education award: $7,395 (pre‑tax)

Other benefits: health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, training, and networking opportunities

Member Duties

Collaborate with CRC staff to organize and host volunteer events such as Aquatic Invasive Species removal paddles, AIS greeter programs, macroinvertebrate sampling, migratory fish nest surveys, and the annual Source to Sea River Cleanup.

Support the River Steward to conduct public education and outreach focused on conservation issues affecting the Connecticut River through events, print, and social media.

Provide public education and outreach opportunities around river‑related issues, including organizing education campaigns around specific water quality issues.

Collaborate with staff to coordinate water quality sampling efforts across multiple watershed groups in Vermont, including transporting samples, collecting samples, and using meters for assessment.

Research, collect, and synthesize program data to develop baseline Vermont information for the State of the Watershed Report.

Program Benefits

Education award upon successful completion of service

Health coverage

Living allowance

Childcare assistance (eligible)

Training opportunities

Terms & Requirements

Permits working at another job during off hours

Permits attendance at school during off hours

Car recommended

Service area: Environment

Skills: Education, teamwork, communications, general skills, environment

Application Period Accepting applications from 10/21/2025 to 12/31/2025.

Contact Kathy Urffer

PO Box 6219

Brattleboro, VT 05302

Phone: 802‑828‑3249

Email: m.watt@vhcb.org

More information: https://vhcb.org/our-programs/vhcb-americorps

Listing ID: 95204

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