Appalachian Ohio Restore Corps ASN Full Term

Opportunity summary

Term length

8/26/2024 - 8/19/2025

Application window

3/1/2024 - 10/15/2024

Location

The Plains, Ohio

Hourly pay equivalent

$11.65

Project summary

Engaging in AmeriCorps National Service with Rural Action is a chance to Get Things Done for your community, your world, and yourself! Our greatest asset is the people who live and work in Appalachian Ohio. Rural Action's AmeriCorps program is about mobilizing energetic and passionate people to protect, conserve, and steward our natural resources; help to rebuild sustainable wealth, livelihoods, and prosperity; and provide you with the opportunities to find your place and purpose here on Earth.

Opportunity description

Rural Action mobilizes 70 AmeriCorps State/National members performing direct service in Appalachian Ohio to help educate youth and the public, restore, conserve, and preserve environmental resources, improve food distribution to people in poverty, support reduced waste and recycling initiatives, and support economic resilience through climate mitigation and sustainability projects. Rural Action ASN members serve a total of 1,700 hours of direct service, starting as early as August.

Benefits

Education benefit
Workforce credential or certificate
Healthcare
Mental and behavioral health benefits
Child care

Requirements and qualifications

Requirements

Some ability to serve flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Some (not all) positions require the ability to hike extended distances over rough terrain. Access to transportation. At least 17 years of age. Must be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.

Preferred qualifications

Passion for the health of people and environment in Appalachian Ohio. Interest in climate mitigation and resilience work and serving Appalachian communities. Good communication and cooperation skills. Computer literacy and willingness to learn. General knowledge of Appalachian Ohio culture is preferred but not required.

Opportunity details

Focus area

Natural resource preservation and conservation
Biodiversity protection and restoration
Waterway restoration
Outdoor recreation access improvements
Historic cultural and language preservation
Recycling and composting programs
Local ecosystem restoration
Climate smart agriculture and sustainable farming
Soil and water conservation
Farm to school initiatives
Community gardens
Food waste reduction
Marketing and outreach
Volunteer recruitment and management
Environmental education and training
Environmental research and citizen science

Work environment

Team based
Individual placement
Rural
Indoor
Outdoor