Stewards VISTA: Mosquito Range Heritage Initiative - AmeriCorps

About the role

The Mosquito Range Heritage Initiative (MRHI) is a grassroots nonprofit and an AmeriCorps Program based in Alma, Colorado. MRHI works to protect high-elevation ecosystems, supports unique alpine plant communities, and ensures clean drinking water and natural resources for local residents.

Responsibilities

• Develop educational curriculum for staff to coordinate nature science and other educational programs and field trips.
• Research and prepare grants, create a database, and develop content for social & recreation fundraising events.
• Develop volunteer management systems such as recognition methods.
• Develop an outreach plan for MRHI visibility and participation through in-person events, partnerships, social media, and newsletters.

Requirements

• United States citizen, US national, or lawful permanent resident alien.
• At least 18 years of age.
• College graduate.

Qualifications

• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
• Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $7,395.00 or choice of cash stipend of ~$1,800.00.
• Living Allowance of $68.39 per day, disbursed every 2 weeks.
• Relocation Allowance of $750 if eligible.
• Housing Stipend.
• Healthcare Coverage.
• Childcare Coverage.
• Loan forbearance.
• Interest Payments.
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities.
• Employee Wellness Program (access to a licensed, professional counselor and 24/7 support).
• Networking and Mentorship.

Pay

$68.39/day ($24,962.35/year)

Schedule

Full-time (35-40 hours)