AmeriCorps Buckeye Lake Watershed Coordinator

Job Description:

AmeriCorps Buckeye Lake Watershed Coordinator

Description

Position Description:
Programs You will Support:

• Assist with outreach activities such as preparing displays, developing and distribute brochures, fact sheets and contribute to newsletters and publications.
• Assist with water quality education activities including youth programming in schools and community events.
• Provide material and articles for social media, brochures and outreach materials including the organizational newsletter.
• Prepare a monthly Buckeye Lake Watershed report for Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow Board meetings
• Coordination for large annual events at Soil & Water such as tree sale, River Round Up and Stormwater Awareness week programming.
• Coordinate water quality monitoring activities such as field monitoring/data collections, data entry, analysis, and mapping.
• Coordinate Buckeye Lake Citizen Water Quality Testing Program including training the volunteer Lake Keepers to collect monthly water samples
• Update and maintain the Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow data base of all water quality test results in the watershed
• Participate in the installation and maintenance of aeration systems, perform periodic inspections
• Be a resource to support the application processes for projects in the watershed.

Member Responsibilities:

• Support on-the-ground conservation work for other program host sites (activities to be preapproved by the AmeriCorps Program Coordinator)
• Participate in conservation project workdays, trainings, and team-building activities with program cohort
• Complete member timesheets, program reports, and other administrative items as scheduled
• Participate in ServeOhio sponsored programs and activities

Program: 2025-26 Central Ohio Collaborative for Conservation AmeriCorps Brief Description:
Organization Description/Overview

Licking County’s diverse land uses creates a diverse Soil & Water Program. The team is responsible for robust programming for the agricultural community, stormwater management and educational programming on water quality and healthy soil. Licking County Soil & Water works with landowners to conserve the natural resources through local leadership, education, and technical assistance. The team supports Licking County River Round Up, Hartford Fair Natural Resources Area, Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow watershed group, and South Licking Watershed Conservancy District with projects and programs. Our work environment is in the field and in the office, high energy, high activity, and mutual support.

AmeriCorps is the federal government agency for national service and volunteerism in the U.S. This is a national service position affiliated with the Central Ohio Collaborative for Conservation AmeriCorps State and National program. Licking County Soil & Water is serving as one of nine different member host sites for this program. This position is part of a 16-member cohort for our 2025-2026 program year.

The one-year, Full Time term of national service that requires a minimum of 1,700 hours of service to be served over the course of one year (September 8,2025 - August 31, 2026)

Usual hours of service will be M-F during regular office hours of 8:00-4:30pm excluding federal holidays at 771 East Main Street, Suite 100, Newark, Ohio. The ability to serve flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, is required. Hours may fluctuate in consideration of seasonal changes, projects or events. Supervised by the Watershed Specialist, the position will work closely with Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow organization.
Job Prerequisites:
Minimum Eligibility

• U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien.
• At least 17 years of age by start date of employment.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent certificate.
• Ability to pass criminal background checks (having a background does not automatically exclude you from the position), drug screen, and driving record check.
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and have reliable personal vehicle for service-related activities.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Experience

• Understanding of environmental issues and concern for improving the environment
• Understanding of Water Quality testing procedures and protocols
• Public speaking, tabling and outreach experience preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite software packages.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, insects, etc.).
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to traverse up to 2 miles over uneven terrain, potentially carrying program equipment, tools, and supplies with or without accommodation.

Compensation:
Benefits of the Full Time Term of Service Position

• Living stipend distributed in equal biweekly payments of either $884 or $915 before taxes (to total up to either $22,984 or $23,790 before taxes), contingent on AmeriCorps funding. The living stipend does not impact eligibility for government assistance programs (such as SNAP).
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of up to $7,395 issued upon completion of service that can be used toward qualifying student loans and/or future educational expenses (such as tuition, fees, and supplies).
• Access to member healthcare and childcare during the term of service.
• Supplies and travel reimbursement of up to $200 each.
• Training stipend of up to $250 and a guarantee that at least 10% of service hours (170 hours) are dedicated to professional development activities.
• Access to federal student loan forbearance while actively serving, including forgiveness of interest accrued during service (contingent upon completion of service).
• Full Time AmeriCorps service is considered qualified employment for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Ability to work alongside environmental professionals and build a career in the environmental field!

About UFA:
This position constitutes a national service opportunity and NOT employment with Licking County Soil & Water Conservation District.

Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled