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AmeriCorps Outdoor, Education, and Restoration Assistant

The Outdoor, Education, and Restoration Assistant is a Full-Time AmeriCorps position requiring a minimum of 1720 hours. The position begins January 13, 2026 and ends December 11, 2026. 


To apply, go to this page and select "Outreach, Education, and Restoration Assistant - Connecticut River Conservancy, Brattleboro" and follow the steps from there.

Position Description

This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps). The VHCB AmeriCorps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape. VHCB AmeriCorps is a national service program that places members with non-profit housing or land conservation organizations around the state. Serving on the front lines of community-based organizations, VHCB AmeriCorps members energize, engage, and empower residents to address unmet needs at the local level, collectively creating positive change and building a healthy future for Vermont. 


This position is based at Connecticut River Conservancy, Brattleboro, VT 05302. The member will be supervised and supported by Kathy Urffer, Director of Policy and Advocacy and Vermont River Steward, kurffer@ctriver.org.


The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) restores and advocates for clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities to support a diverse and thriving watershed. Through collaborative partnerships in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, CRC leads and supports science-based efforts for natural and life-filled rivers from source to sea. The Outreach, Education, and Restoration Assistant will support Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) in efforts to assess watershed health, develop and implement stream restoration projects, support water quality sampling, support volunteer engagement in our community science efforts and events such as our annual Source to Sea River Cleanup, and develop and implement public education campaigns to garner active engagement in watershed stewardship. Connecticut River Conservancy’s goal is to increase programming in Vermont.


Primary Responsibilities:


  • Collaborate with CRC staff to organize and host volunteer events such as Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) removal paddles, AIS greeter programs, macroinvertebrate sampling, migratory fish nest surveys, and the annual Source to Sea River Cleanup.

  • Support the River Steward to conduct public education and outreach focused on conservation issues affecting the Connecticut River in Vermont through events, print and social media.

  • Provide public education and outreach opportunities around river related issues, includes organizing education campaigns around specific water quality issues.

  • Collaborate with staff to coordinate water quality sampling efforts across multiple watershed groups in Vermont. Tasks may include: transporting samples, collecting samples, and utilizing meters for water quality assessment.

  • Research, collect and synthesize program data to develop baseline VT information for the State of the Watershed Report.

  • Participate in an Independent Service Project under the guidance of VHCB AmeriCorps.

  • Participate in all VHCB AmeriCorps Program Initiatives & outreach activities to promote AmeriCorps.

  • Engage in professional and personal development activities and networking opportunities.

  • Submit bi-weekly timesheets.

  • Complete all enrollment and exit requirements.


Secondary Responsibilities:


  • Assist the River Steward and Restoration Program Manager with landowner outreach site visits and project management to identify and implement stream and river restoration projects. This may include dam removals, floodplain restoration, riparian buffer restoration, and habitat enhancement projects.

  • Assist the Vermont Program Associate with stormwater education projects, and presentations as needed.

  • Participate in disaster response and recovery activities. AmeriCorps members may be asked on a volunteer basis or requested by SerVermont to assist in disaster response and recovery activities. This may involve virtual or in-person service opportunities. This may include service opportunities outside of standard service hours or in place of standard service duties. Disaster response activities must be approved and reported to SerVermont by the program.


Evaluation and Reporting


  • Complete an end of term evaluation.

  • Complete a mid-term evaluation.

  • Complete quarterly progress reports.


Time and Service Requirements


CRC has a very friendly and positive organizational culture. Our schedule is generally 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, but based on events and field service we are occasionally required to be present during the evening or on weekends. Members would be encouraged to take time off during the week to accommodate after-hour events if needed. We have a small office in Brattleboro, VT so living close to or in Brattleboro for this service position would be ideal. The member would be serving primarily with our VT River Steward and VT Program Associate from our Brattleboro office but would have the opportunity to collaborate with many of our other staff to support programming throughout the year. Because of the size of the geography of the watershed in VT, we may be required to drive long distances to access project sites and for programs or events. Because program and restoration projects are managed by other staff who are remote from our Brattleboro office, the member should expect multiple virtual meetings to coordinate efforts.


Benefits


  • A living allowance of $30,500 (pre-tax).

  • An education award of $7,395 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of term of service

  • Healthcare coverage

  • Childcare assistance (must meet qualifications)

  • Loan forbearance for federally backed student loans, if qualified

Qualifications

AmeriCorps Qualifications (45 CFR §2522.200(a))

  1. Eligibility. An AmeriCorps participant must—

A. Be at least 17 years of age at the commencement of service; or be an out-of-school youth 16 years of age at the commencement of service participating in a program described in § 2522.110(b)(3) or (g)

2. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent; or not have dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant and must agree to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award; or obtain a waiver from AmeriCorps of the requirements in paragraphs (a)(2)(i) and (a)(2)(ii) of this section based on an independent evaluation secured by the program demonstrating that the individual is not capable of obtaining a high school diploma or its equivalent; or be enrolled in an institution of higher education on an ability to benefit basis and be considered eligible for funds under section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091);

3. Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States;

4. Satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria pursuant to 45 CFR 2540.202.


Additional Qualifications 


  • Excellent written, verbal, and online communication.

  • Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office tools, online data processing and collaboration using cloud services;

  • High attention to detail;

  • Self-motivation and initiative;

  • Previous experience managing volunteers;

  • Capacity for field service activities on land, in and on water;

  • Public presentation skills and comfort interacting with the public.

  • Pass Vermont AHS Child Protection and Adult Abuse Registry Checks.

  • Be committed to the VHCB AmeriCorps program’s ethic of service, appreciation of diversity, and personal and professional development of its participants.

  • Have the ability and enthusiasm to drive to, attend, and participate in all required trainings and events, and be prepared to drive up to 2 – 3 hours each way.

  • Available to regularly serve 40 hours per week.


This program is available to all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Outdoor, Education, and Restoration Assistant is a Full-Time AmeriCorps position requiring a minimum of 1720 hours. The position begins January 13, 2026 and ends December 11, 2026. 


To apply, go to this page and select "Outreach, Education, and Restoration Assistant - Connecticut River Conservancy, Brattleboro" and follow the steps from there.

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