AmeriCorps Position Open!

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!