Huron Pines AmeriCorps Service Member

Huron Pines is now accepting AmeriCorps Service Members to join our program for the 2022 service year. If you are interested in natural resources, conservation, environmental education and want to make a difference, consider joining the Huron Pines AmeriCorps team. We place members across the state with the DNR, Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife as well as Land Conservancy's, Conservation Districts, and Environmental non-profits.

Huron Pines AmeriCorps is designed to provide Michigan conservation organizations with highly qualified individuals for a term of volunteer service. The program not only improves a conservation organization’s ability to protect Michigan’s natural resources but also provides members with real-world experience and training. With a living stipend and some attractive benefits, this program provides an opportunity to develop as a resource professional in the conservation community. AmeriCorps members will be placed throughout Michigan with a variety of organizations. Member activities include volunteer engagement, habitat restoration, environmental stewardship, and developing new conservation services. AmeriCorps is a national service program engaging thousands of citizens in service every year. Visit https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps to learn more.

The Huron Pines AmeriCorps program is administered in Gaylord, MI and members will be placed statewide including Crawford County, Grand Traverse County, Ingham County, Otsego County, Gladwin County, Leelanau County, and Kalkaska Couty. To view position descriptions and apply visit huronpines.org/americorps

Please read each position description carefully for specific position requirements. All positions require the following:

•         Bachelors degree preferred/seeking a degree in natural resources management or another related field (education requirement is site-specific)

•          Members must be a citizen of the United States or have proof of lawful permanent resident alien status

•          Valid driver’s license

•          Must be committed to serving 900 hours of service, over 6 months, from May 17th through October 21st, 2022

•          Ability to pass a background check

 

Read through the position descriptions below to determine the position(s) for which you would like to apply.

*The full term of service is May 17, 2022 through October 21, 2022*

Reasonable accommodations: If you need to make a request for reasonable accommodation, such as obtaining materials in a different format to fully participate in the application process, please contact Amanda Vanaman, amanda@huronpines.org, Huron Pines AmeriCorps Program Manager.