Seeking Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership members; applications due August 1

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/19/2013 - 1:56am
Event Date: 
August 1, 2013 (All day)

Do you love the Sierra? Want to help restore and protect the Range of Light while gaining valuable environmental professional experience?

Apply today to become a Member of the 2014 Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP) and serve with UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center and SNAP are seeking enthusiastic, conservation-minded people to commit to a 11 months of service and protecting Sierra natural resources and working to create sustainable communities. During the year, SNAP members serving at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center will gain skills and technical training, mentor with outstanding environmental leaders and receive an education award at the successful completion of service.

Deadline for applying is August 1st. Interviews will begin in mid-August.

Responsibilities & Projects:
Members will serve full-time, from October 21, 2013 thru Sept. 21st, 2014. Projects & responsibilities will vary depending on service positions but, will be based on watershed restoration and assessment, watershed education and outreach, and volunteer recruitment and coordination. For more detailed service descriptions, please visit www.servingthesierra.org.

Compensation and Benefits:
• Monthly stipend of $1,254 per month
• Standard health insurance
• Up to 340 hours of technical, ecological and skills-development training throughout the year.
• AmeriCorps Education Award of $5,550 will be granted upon completion of the program for use on existing qualified student loans or future higher education expenses.

How to Apply:
1. Complete the SNAP Member Application form which can be downloaded from our website at: http://www.servingthesierra.org/application-materials.html. Completed applications should be emailed to snap@sierranevadaalliance.org.
2. Email your resume and a 1-2 page cover letter stating your interest in the SNAP Member position and your best qualifications for the position to snap@sierranevadaalliance.org.
3. Be sure to title your email subject: “2014 SNAP Application”

Deadline to Apply: August 1, 2013!

For more information please contact:
• Mike Thornton, Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership Program Director: 530-542-4546 x 312 or mike@sierranevadaalliance.org.
• Heather Segale, Education and Outreach Director, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center: 775-881-7562 or hmsegale@ucdavis.edu.
• Or visit www.servingthesierra.org.