Confluence Enviro. Center – Outreach and Education Coord. [United States]

 

**THIS IS NOT THE FULL APPLICATION** **SEE WEBSITE WWW.CONFLUENCECENTER.ORG FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS** This position is in partnership between the Confluence Environmental Center, AmeriCorps program and the Bureau of Environmental Services, Green Street Steward and Clean Rivers Education programs. The Green Street Steward program (GSS) works in close collaboration with community partners and residents for clean rivers, healthy watersheds and livable, sustainable communities through promoting and stewarding Green Streets (i.e., bioswales). The Member will connect with community groups, organizations, schools and businesses to cultivate partnerships for potential projects and stewardship activities (25%); develop and deliver trainings, school programs and stewardship activities in low-income, racially diverse communities in close cooperation with partners (25%); recruit and train volunteers and manage data (20%); and develop and organize materials to foster green street stewardship (10%). The Member will participate in Confluence led leadership development activities which include: Leadership Development Training Series, completing a Change Agent Project (CAP), team meetings, National Service events and other self-directed development opportunities (20%).

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Member Duties : **SEE WEBSITE WWW.CONFLUENCECENTER.ORG FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS** Recruit community volunteers to become Green Street Stewards and support their stewardship activities. Develop, plan, and execute green street stewardship projects in close partnership with community organizations and city bureaus and programs with a focus on opportunities in low-income, racially diverse communities. Establish innovative methods and projects to foster green street stewardship. Strengthen existing and develop new relationships with communities representing Portland’s underserved populations. Serve closely with the city and its partners, and act as liaison between the city and interested neighborhoods, community and business groups, and individuals. Develop, coordinate, and lead stormwater outreach and education activities with low-income, racially diverse community groups and schools. Manage the Art of Stormwater exhibit.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Neighborhood Revitalization , Community Outreach , Environment , Community and Economic Development , Education .

Skills :
See www.confluencecenter.org , General Skills .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Confluence Enviro. Center – Outreach and Education Coord.

Program Start/End Date

09/06/2023 - 07/26/2024

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

OREGON

Accepting Applications

From 05/25/2023 To 09/05/2023

Contact

Salma Preppernau

5441 SE Belmont St

Portland OR 97215

5037196779

spreppernau@confluencecenter.org

confluencecenter.org/apply-now

Listing ID

62010

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