CLICK ON THE LINK TO EACH JOB FOR THE PDF OF EACH JOB DESCRIPTION

MANY AMERICORPS OPPORTUNITIES POSTED BELOW:

AMERICORPS POSITIONS

We will be posting our 2017-18 positions in late May 2017. Sign up for our email list here to be the first to know when they are posted.

Waste Reduction Specialist – Clackamas County Resource Conservation & Solid Waste

Community Outreach Specialist – City of Gresham Solid Waste & Recycling Program

Green Street Coordinator – City of Portland, Environmental Services Bureau, Stormwater Stewards Team

Stormwater Equity Coordinator – City of Portland, Environmental Services Bureau, Stormwater Stewards Team

Community Science Coordinator – Clean Water Services

Water Resources Technician – Clean Water Services

Habitat Restoration Educator – Columbia Slough Watershed Council

Program Specialist – Forth

Home Gardens Coordinator – Growing Gardens

Environmental Justice Educator – Immigrant & Refuge Community Organization

Outreach and Riparian Specialist – Johnson Creek Watershed Council

Education and Outreach Coordinator – National Wildlife Federation + Association of Northwest Steelheaders

Diverse Recruitment Coordinator – MESD Outdoor School/Northwest Outdoor Science School

Community Outreach Coordinator – OHDC YouthSource/Supa Fresh Youth Farm

Learning Garden Coordinator – Portland Community College, Sylvania Campus

Environmental Projects Coordinator – Portland Public Schools

Program Assistant – Reynolds School District, Reynolds Learning Academy

Community Engagement Specialist – Sandy River Basin Watershed Council

Community Development Coordinator – Trash for Peace

Community Engagement Coordinator – The Nature Conservancy

Communications Specialist – Verde

Waste Reduction Outreach Specialist – Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling

APPLY TO A CONFLUENCE POSITION

All of our positions are full-time, 11-month long Term-of-Service. Each position is in partnership with a government agency, non-profit organization or school.

Jump over to About Confluence AmeriCorps to learn more about our program and what it means to be a Confluence AmeriCorps Member.

For an overview of the Member application process and timeline visit the Application Instructions page. Positions will be listed on AmeriCorps.gov in June, but the FIRST step of you application begins with the position descriptions below.

If you are interested in getting an email when we post new positions, sign up for our email list here.

Please keep in mind that Confluence is a federally funded program. All of our partnerships and AmeriCorps positions are contingent upon receipt of this funding on an annual basis.

ABOUT CONFLUENCE AMERICORPS

Confluence Environmental Center’s AmeriCorps Program catalyzes environmental justice in the Portland area by working with community Partners to develop 11-month long AmeriCorps positions that address critical environmental needs in low-income communities and communities of color.

Confluence AmeriCorps offers Members the chance to serve the community while gaining valuable skills and experience in the environmental justice field.  We develop environmental leaders to address the issues of today and prepare for the concerns of tomorrow.

Confluence AmeriCorps Members commit to a 1700-hour Service project (approx. 11 months, full-time). During their Service, Members spend 80% of their time with a community partner on their chosen project and the remaining 20% with Confluence.

At Confluence, Members have the opportunity to lead and participate in monthly Team Meetings, National Service events, Professional Development Series, and a self-directed Change Agent Project.

While serving a 1700 hour Term of Service, Confluence AmeriCorps Member’s benefits include:

  • $12,530 living allowance distributed bi-weekly over 11 months
  • $100 Training fund
  • Professional Development training certificate
  • Student Loan forbearance
  • Health Care options
  • Child care allowance (for those who qualify)
  • SNAP eligibility (nutrition assistance)
  • $5,775 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion of Term of Service

MEMBER FACT SHEET

The Member Fact Sheet is an overview of the Confluence AmeriCorps Program and application timeline.