Environmental Steward QT Position

AmeriCorps is seeking an Environmental Steward QT in Iowa to conduct environmental education, lead outreach projects, recruit volunteers, and enhance energy efficiency. Duties include tree planting, community garden support, and participating in conservation initiatives. Members will gain professional development through training and complete individualized projects. The position is full-time, requires some college education, and is open to individuals aged 17-99. Applications are accepted from March to June 2025.
¿ Conducting environmental education lessons and presentations ¿ Engaging in and leading environmental outreach and community engagement projects ¿ Recruiting and engaging volunteers in service to the community ¿ Conducting residential energy efficiency services (primarily for vulnerable populations) ¿ Enhancing commercial energy efficiency projects for public buildings (LED upgrades, etc.) ¿ Developing Climate Action Plans & Greenhouse Gas Inventories for counties and organizations ¿ Developing waste reduction strategies for sites and communities ¿ Planting trees and restoring tree canopies in vital communities ¿ Engaging in water quality services (sampling, testing, river clean-ups, etc.) ¿ Engaging in additional conservation projects (prairie burns, GIS, soil restoration, etc.) ¿ Enhancing one’s own Professional Development through specific projects and trainings, tailored to their own areas of interest

Member Duties : Including but not limited to community-wide tree planting, community garden creation and support, sustainable event planning, residential weatherization of low-income homes, environmental education with audiences of all ages, recycling initiatives, high way and river clean-ups, and other activities in collaboration with the full-time members of Green Iowa AmeriCorps. Members will also complete individualized projects related to their formal education or professional interests, participate in field trips, training opportunities, and group projects.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

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

Skills :
Education , Leadership , Communications , General Skills , Community Organization , Initiative; Problem Solving , Environment , Public Speaking , Team Work , Trade/Construction , Urban Planning .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Environmental Steward QT Position

Program Start/End Date

05/19/2025 - 09/01/2025

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

IOWA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 03/01/2025 To 06/30/2025

Contact

Laura Mast

University of Northern Iowa CEEE RM 111

Cedar Falls IA 50614

319-273-5750

greeniowaamericorps@uni.edu

www.greeniowaamericorps.org

Listing ID

78699