The River des Peres Watershed Coalition is looking for a staff person! We have put together funding for a half-time AmeriCorps position. The job announcement follows:
The River des Peres Watershed Coalition is a non-profit organization that seeks to improve the condition of the River des Peres and its tributary streams in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
We are seeking a half-time staff person to be funded through the Americorps program. This is a one-year commitment (900 hours) with a possibility of an extension for a second year. Compensation includes a $6,036 stipend and a $2,362 educational award. **There is a possibility that this could be upgraded to a full-time position (1700 hours), with efforts to be shared with Missouri Coalition for the Environment. A full time position would receive a $11,400 stipend, a $4,725 educational award, and health benefits.
Expected duties may include communicating with partner organizations, updating databases, writing newsletter articles, assisting local Stream Teams, water quality monitoring, and event planning.
Requirements:
- good communication skills (verbal and written)
- computer literacy
- organized
- interest in water quality or urban streams
- valid drivers license
- reliable transportation
- ability to work some evening and weekend hours for meetings and events
Preferred skills:
- experience giving presentations
- knowledge of urban streams in general or the River des Peres in particular
- Stream Team training (will be provided if not previously trained)
Please send a cover letter and resume to riverdesperes@yahoo.com to be considered for this position. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled, but we intend to fill the position in September. Earliest responses will receive priority!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Watershed-Wide Monitoring in the River des Peres
On October 4th, the River des Peres Watershed Coalition will hold the Third Annual Watershed-Wide Monitoring Event. Stream Team volunteers will visit sites throughout the watershed to allow us to have a 'snapshot' of the water quality in the River des Peres and its tributaries in St. Louis City and County. For event details, visit www.riverdesperes.org.
This event is part of the World Water Monitoring Day event that has allowed volunteers across the globe to collect water quality data that can give us an estimate of the condition of our precious water supplies! For details of the international efforts, go to www.wwmd.org.
This event is part of the World Water Monitoring Day event that has allowed volunteers across the globe to collect water quality data that can give us an estimate of the condition of our precious water supplies! For details of the international efforts, go to www.wwmd.org.
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