Deadline: Sat, 05/27/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: AmeriCorps Job Field: Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Job Type: Full Time Location: California Location Detail: Berkeley Job Description: Areas of Responsibility and Essential Functions As AmeriCorps members, GrizzlyCorps Fellows are required to engage in specific goals or tasks. During the year, GrizzlyCorps Fellows focus their service on: Capacity building projects to address resilience and local climate needs. Volunteer engagement to recruit and build volunteer services, and support existing volunteers. Professional development to build professional and community development skills with a focus on social emotional learning and technical, field specific career training. Tasks and Functions Include Promotes regenerative agri-food systems, forestry and/or fire resilience in conjunction with community needs through capacity building projects. Maintains detailed and accurate records of activities, including but not limited to accurately recording service hours and submission of monthly progress reports. Notifies appropriate program staff of any concerns at the host site. Participates in community service projects and volunteer recruitment activities including those on National Service Days (i.e. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Cesar Chavez Day). Adheres to all AmeriCorps, program, and host site rules and regulations. Submits monthly progress reports and commits to annual media submissions. Wears program-issued AmeriCorps uniform at all times while serving. Maintains a consistent service schedule conducive to completing the minimum number of service hours. Attends training sessions provided by GrizzlyCorps and host sites. Checks for program-related email correspondence daily and responds accordingly. Explanation of duties All GrizzlyCorps projects will increase the capacity of local communities to promote resilience and response to climate needs. Examples of projects include developing forestry management plans, creating outreach and engagement strategies, supporting technical assistants programs, implementing pilot and demonstration projects, and engaging key stakeholders. Qualifications: Schedule Requirements Hours are generally Monday – Friday from 8:30 – 5:30 (varies by host site), averaging 40 hours per week including some evenings and weekends. Serve a minimum of 1700 hours during the term of service. Of their total hours, the Fellow is expected to log no fewer than 120 training hours, but is able to log up to 20% of their total hours as training hours. The remaining 80% of hours will be dedicated to community based capacity building projects. Must participate in 3 service days throughout the service year – Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Cesar Chavez Day, and AmeriCorps Week. meriCorps Requirements Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States Be at least 17 years of age Ability to pass FBI, CA Department of Justice, out-of-state (if applicable), and National Sex Offender Public Registry background checks prior to service* GrizzlyCorps Requirements A 4-year degree (i.e. BA/BS) from an accredited college or university Commitment to the full term of service (11 months, 1,700 hours) Capability to serve in a professional office setting Strong communication (both verbal and written) and teamwork skills Strongly preferred A degree in a related field Past service experience (e.g., volunteering, community service, etc.) Experience with, or training in, outreach, facilitation and/or education Comfort with quantitative tasks, including data collection and analysis Miscellaneous: This is an equal opportunity position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. *Candidates with a criminal history involving a murder conviction and/or a crime that requires the individual to register as a sex offender are automatically disqualified from serving with AmeriCorps. In addition, failure to disclose any other criminal conviction during the application process may also result in disqualification. Please notify GrizzlyCorps staff if you have questions about what to report. Salary: Benefits of Service In exchange for their service, Fellows will receive the following benefits: Annual Living Stipend of $28,000 paid out monthly Medical health insurance at no cost (including vision and dental) through The Corps Network $10,000 education award that can be used for eligible student loans, tuition, and other education related expenses after successful completion of your service year. See more information: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Forbearance and Interest Accrual Repayment of Eligible Student Loans Child care expense reimbursement if you qualify : www.americorpschildcare.com How to Apply: Please see: Fellows | GrizzlyCorps
