NOWCorps - Watershed Program Assistant
Summary
| Title: | NOWCorps - Watershed Program Assistant |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1225 |
| Location: | Parma, Oh |
| Department: | Environmental Public Health |
| Salary : | Based on experience |
| Hours: | Mon-Fri., 8:30am to 4:30pm. |
Description
NOWCorps –Watershed Program Assistant
Contact for interested Members: Claire Ilersich, NOWCorps Member Coordinator at claire@tinkerscreek.org or 330-963-6863 x5104. Applications preferred by August 1, 2024, but position is open until filled.About Us:
Northern Ohio Watershed Corps (NOWCorps) is a State and National AmeriCorps program, funded by AmeriCorps and ServeOhio, Ohio’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism. This is a paid service year position. The NOWCorps program is sponsored by Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners (TCWP), a non-profit, 501(c)(3) watershed organization, whose mission is to protect and restore water quality and habitats of the Tinker’s Creek watershed through community partnerships. NOWCorps partners with watershed groups, soil and water conservation districts, city and county government offices, and other conservation nonprofits who serve as host sites for our members. Through the host site, members facilitate outreach, education, capacity building, environmental stewardship, and stormwater management. NOWCorps position descriptions vary depending on the host site and service year focus and prospective members may apply to multiple NOWCorps positions at the same time.
Together with our partners, The Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH) recognizes the importance of maintaining water quality throughout Northern Ohio. We also believe in educating the public and regional leaders to support behavioral changes that positively affect our water resources.
Host Site Information:
CCBH has a dedicated staff of 180 professionals, delivering over 40 programs and services across Cuyahoga County. CCBH does this work through four service areas, of which one is Environmental Public Health (EPH). EPH is focused on our natural and manmade surroundings, looking at how it affects our health and also the ways in which we impact the environment.
CCBH’s staff collaborates closely with local, county, regional, state, and national officials to address the needs and concerns of residents and community partners; thus, preventing environmental health hazards to protect and promote public health.
EPH has a Watershed Program Manager, who is an ecologist and who is CCBH's lead for all things related to ecology and climate action. One of his accomplishments include co-authoring CCBH's report titled "Climate Change Impacts on Human Health and Ecosystem Health in Cuyahoga County--Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies (2021)". Of the many recommended strategies, one is to promote the planting of urban trees. CCBH aims to do this promotion and education in eastern Cuyahoga County communities that are vulnerable to stormwater risks.
Location: Cuyahoga County Board of Health, 5550 Venture Drive, Parma, Ohio 44130.
Reports to: Robert F. Brand, Ph.D., Watershed Program Manager.
Member position begins October 8, 2024 and ends September 30, 2025. Mandatory orientationis scheduled October 8-11, 18, 2024, which will occur in person in Twinsburg, Ohio. This position is a Full-time member/Half-time member position and requires a minimum of 1700 hours/900 hours of service over the service period. The member will receive a stipend of no more than $22,000/$11,000, and the stipend will be paid bimonthly.
Usual hours of service will be Monday - Friday during the hours of 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The ability to serve flexible hours, including weekend days and some evenings, is needed. Scheduled hours may fluctuate, increase, or decrease in consideration of seasonal changes such as inclement weather or other extended activities.
Benefits:
• Paid Orientation and training included.
• Programmatic and site-specific training. Content may include but is not limited to: First Aid, CPR, native species identification, hand and power tool training, volunteer engagement, and more.
• Federal Loan Deferment
• Full-time members eligible for health insurance.
• Full-time members may qualify for childcare assistance.
• May be eligible for education award of $7,395.00.
• Additional training reimbursement stipend of $125/quarter ($500 total).
• Eligible mileage reimbursement
• Ample opportunity for professional development and networking.
• Free attendance to the Ohio Stormwater Conference.
The member will not be an employee of Cuyahoga County Board of Health and is not entitled to any of the benefits or compensation Cuyahoga County Board of Health provides to its employees.
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications
