What are the responsibilities and job description for the AmeriCorps Conservation and Outreach Member position at Mountain Watershed Association?
This position is offered through the Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corporation (PMSC) and is a 1700-hour temporary position from Sept 1, 2026 – August 14, 2027. The Member will work 37 hours per week and will serve at Mountain Watershed Association, 1414 Indian Creek Valley Road, Melcroft PA 15462.
Member will be expected to:
- Conduct water quality monitoring activities including treatment system monitoring, bacteria monitoring, biological surveys, etc.
- Manage bacteria lab and swimmable water program including volunteer recruitment, coordination and training
- Conduct maintenance activities at mine drainage treatment systems
- Conduct water quality data entry
- Attend staff meetings and outreach/conservation team meetings as needed
- Conduct trail maintenance or MWA property maintenance and monitoring
- Participate in fundraisers and outreach events such as local events, festival, fairs, etc for information tabling
- Coordinate and host Environmental Educational programs
- Attend orientation and other meetings as mandated by PMSC.
Requirements:
- Must be a US Citizen, US National, or lawful permanent resident of the US
- Possess a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, geology, education or related field or working towards a degree in these fields.
- Experience with public speaking, working with youth, providing environmental educational programs, and water quality monitoring preferred.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and independent worker
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends, both in the office and in the field.
- Willingness to perform physical labor. Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
- Experience with or willingness to learn safe use and maintenance of trail equipment like chainsaws, weed whackers, pruning clips, etc.
- Must have reliable transportation and willingness to travel when required including a valid driver’s license.
- Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse, and FBI Clearances will be required for the selected candidate
Compensation: Member will be expected to serve 1700 hours from Sept 1, 2026, to August 14, 2027. They will receive a biweekly $955 living stipend and upon successful completion of service they will earn a $7,395.00 education award that can be used for future education or to pay back student loans. For more information visit Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corps website www.pmsc.org.
Top 3 Competencies:
- Teamwork
- Self-Motivation
- Communication
Work environment:
- Indoor- 40%, data entry, reading bacteria samples, prepping sampling, etc.
- Outdoor- 60%, treatment system monitoring and maintenance, swimmable waters, roadside springs sampling, land maintenance, environmental educational programming, etc.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: We maintain a strong policy of equal employment opportunity. We seek to achieve equal opportunity for all members as articulated by federal, state, and local laws. MWA actively seeks to recruit individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, or physical or mental non-position related handicap or disability. Our equal employment opportunity philosophy applies to all aspects of service with MWA.
Please apply by sending a cover letter and resume to apply@mtwatershed.com
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $1,910.00 per month
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,910