Americorps Habitat Restoration Coordinator Job

Employer Name: Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper	SpiderID: 2935496
Location: Buffalo, New York	Date Posted: 11/2/2009
Wage:	Category: Environmental
Job Code:
Number Of Openings: 1

Job Description:
Function: Coordinate the new Restore Corps volunteers, and assist in outreach and education activities in the new Habitat Restoration Program (Buffer Program).

Since 1989, Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper has worked towards the protection and restoration of the Buffalo and Niagara Rivers and their tributaries. RIVERKEEPER’S new Citizen Action Program focuses on providing residents of the region with opportunities to increase their awareness about water pollution issues and actively participate in the restoration of the rivers.

We are seeking a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to join our organization for a fulfilling position in the environmental field.
The Americorps Community Educator will coordinate the new Restore Corps volunteers, and assist in outreach and education activities in the new Habitat Restoration Program.

The ideal candidate for the position of Volunteer Coordinator will be a self-motivated, organized, flexible, high-energy person with excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with the public and RIVERKEEPER staff. Experience and demonstrated achievement in environmental education, leadership and volunteer organization are a plus.

Responsibilities:
1) Develop educational curriculum and implement volunteer recruitment strategies for the Habitat Restoration Program including:
 Assist in the development of homeowner stewardship education classes that will increases public awareness and environmental literacy. The classes will include planting for wildlife, erosion and stormwater control, invasive species management, and forest management.
 Develop a Niagara River Watershed Homeowners Guide to Eco-Friendly Landscaping brochure.
 Assist in the implementation of demonstration restoration projects for waterfront landowners such as forest buffers and meadows that reduce stormwater runoff storm and provide habitat for wildlife.
 Recruit volunteers to serve in the new volunteer “Restore Corps”, a volunteer group that will serve to get their feet wet and hands dirty as they implement and maintain restoration projects.
 Assist in the implementation of community-based restoration projects such as forest buffers and rain gardens at public parks, schools, and libraries.
 Assist in developing and installing interpretive signage that will educate others about the value of the restoration project.
2) Serve as liaison with area colleges, universities, and other institutions to recruit volunteers and support service learning opportunities.
3) Assist in volunteer appreciation events and/or other special recognition.
4) Create website pages for a RestoreCorp volunteer page and research and write articles for volunteer recruitment publications, websites, e-newsletters, and blogs.
5) Manage and oversee tabling and participation at approximately 5-10 area events. Manage and lead presentations to appropriate groups and create promotional display boards, banners, and signs as necessary. Research and determine participation in area events.
6) Assist in proposal writing for grants and other partnership opportunities.
7) Assist in management of student interns on special projects.
8) Manage the spring and fall shoreline clean-ups. This involves 40 sites through the Buffalo and Niagara Region and engages approximately 1500 volunteers biannually.
9) Other duties as needed.

Desirable Qualifications:
1. Organizational Skills
2. Excellent written and verbal skills
3. Personal dedication to environmental protection
4. Ability to interact and work with individuals from
diverse backgrounds
5. Creativity, flexibility, strong collaborative skills
and passion
6. Ability to work weekends and evenings
7. Ability to lift 25 pounds
8. Transportation required
9. Must be computer literate and have a working
knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
10. Experience volunteering or coordinating volunteers
11. Must be able to multitask, and prioritize to handle multiple deadlines
12. Ability to drive a passenger van and willingness to pull a trailer
13. Some graphic design/publisher experience desirable but not required
14. Ability to work in variable weather conditions

Additional Information:
• Compensation: Yearly stipend (paid bi-weekly), health insurance, child care, professional development, $4,725.00 education award, loan forbearance
• This is a Full-time job.
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Enrollment period will begin Oct 27, 2010 and end on Nov 16th, 2010.
Method of Applying:

Send resume by Email to: Kelly Mayer kmayer@bnriverkeeper.org
1250 Niagara St. Buffalo, NY 14213 by the closing date of Nov 16th, 2010.

Job Criteria:
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Position Type: Full-Time Temporary
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Contact Information:

Contact Name: Kelly Mayer	Company Type: Employer
Company: Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper

City: Buffalo
State: New York
Zip: 14213

Web Site: http://www.bnriverkeeper.org