2025-2026 AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program (WA) Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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2025-2026 AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program (WA) AmeriCorps – 4.3
Philadelphia, PA Job Details Full-time Estimated:
$28.1K – $35.5K a year 2 hours ago Qualifications ArcGIS Writing skills Public speaking English Driver’s License Project management Recruiting Leadership Editing Entry level GIS Full Job Description NJWAP serves with all sectors of society to improve the quality of NJ’s waterways by providing nurturing community-based environmental activities and empowering residents to make responsible and informed decisions regarding their watersheds. AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors educate the public on watershed science and encouraging them to get involved in local stewardship actions; implement community green infrastructure and stewardship projects through partnering with local organizations and community volunteers; and conduct habitat and biological assessments following DEP monitoring protocol to monitor the health of their WMA’s streams. Extensive training in highly sought-after skills in the environmental field is provided, including GIS (AGO Online applications, NJGEOWEB), fieldwork experience, grant management, project management, and science communication. The program prepares the members for future environmental careers. Applicants should apply via the My AmeriCorps portal by July 28, 2025, including indication in your interest statement of at least two preferred WMAs. Applications are evaluated as they are received. Eligibility to Serve with the
NJWAP:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Desire to serve your community
- A valid driver’s license, dependable car for service assignment travel
- Must be a U.S Citizen or a permanent resident of the US (must provide documentation)
- Must commit to a 1700-hour term from September through July (40 hrs.
per week, to be completed by Mid-July)
Program Benefits:
Living Stipend up to $25,000 will be evenly distributed bi-monthly, over the 10-month term of service. Segal education award of up to $6,895.00 upon completion of 1700 hrs. All offers are contingent upon the Program receiving funding for the 2025-2026 grant cycle.
Member Duties :
Educational Presentations and Trainings (Subject to Change per grant year)
- 50 presentations
- 2 Environmental Stewardship Trainings Partnership Projects
- Minimum of 4 Partnership Projects
- 2 cleanups with a focus on reducing marine debris and single-use plastics
- 1 Host Agency Project Stream Monitoring
- 30 biological and visual assessments conducted to monitor local freshwater streams.
- 5 Floater assessments to collect data for other environmental organizations.
- Members will enter assessment data into DEP ArcGIS Database Member Development/Community Outreach
- Attend 3 meetings to learn about local environmental concerns and partner with community groups to address them
- Conduct 1 career/profession-of-Interest Interview with a professional of choice
- Conduct 1 elected or appointed-official interview with official of choice
Program Benefits :
Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Environment .
Skills :
Recruitment , Leadership , Education , Writing/Editing , Environment , Public Speaking , Team Work , Community Organization .
SUMMARY Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National Program 2025-2026 AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program (WA) Program Start/End Date 09/04/2025 – 08/31/2026 Work Schedule Full Time Education level College graduate
Age Requirement Minimum:
18
Maximum:
99 Program Locations
NEW JERSEY
Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City , New York City (inc. Long Island
CT NJ NY
) Languages English Accepting Applications From 06/23/2025 To 07/28/2025 Contact Michelle Hatfield PO Box 420 Mail Code 401-04L Trenton
NJ 08608 609-940-5568
https://dep.nj.gov/wms/bears/americorps-nj-watershed-ambassadors/ Listing ID 126837