Watershed Team Member

Gain valuable on-the-ground skills in environmental restoration, get exposed to the environmental community in the Portland-Vancouver metro area, and make your community healthier and more beautiful!

  Sponsored by Vancouver-Clark Parks & Recreation Department, the Watershed Team consists of six members whose service includes planning and implementing small-scale restoration projects in southwest Washington, and working with local volunteers and service groups within natural areas of our local park properties. The focus of the Team's service will center on improving the riparian areas for salmon, steelhead and wildlife species by conducting on-the-ground restoration activities including site assessment, removal of non-native invasive plant species, planting projects, site monitoring and maintenance of on-going restoration sites. The Watershed Team will also work with local agencies, non-profit, and volunteer groups acquiring knowledge of the system and partnering on projects.

  Join the team and earn a $1036 per month stipend, health insurance, a $4,725 AmeriCorps education scholarship, loan forbearance, childcare allowance and many training opportunities.

  This 11 month AmeriCorps position starts as soon as possible.  Apply today at www.nwserviceacademy.org!