Watershed Development Coordinator

Western Hardrock Watershed Team members live and work in low-income communities dealing with contaminated streams, depressed economies and other issues related to abandoned mine lands and impoverished communities. They also live in some of the most beautiful parts of the country! Your help is needed in building programs that will alleviate these problems. Work with local volunteers as an OSM/VISTA team member and see lasting environmental change happen on the ground level!

Meet dynamic local leaders and build partnerships with local, state and federal organizations. Gain valuable experience in community organizing, environmental education, fundraising, and grant-writing. Create a sense of pride within yourself and those around you. Help make the historic mining region of the West a cleaner, healthier, and safer place to live and work.

Qualifications: Bachelors Degree preferred, however a strong interest in the environment or past experience may be acceptable.

Compensation: As an AmeriCorps*VISTA you receive a monthly living stipend of roughly $750 after taxes, health insurance, child care if eligible, student loan forbearance, and the choice of a $4725 education award or $1200 cash stipend upon term completion.