Community Enrichment Position Description
Seasons:
Dependent on position
Position Type:
Full-time, temporary
Compensation:
$335/week, job training, optional health insurance and child care for 1700-hour AmeriCorps Members
Quick Facts
Overview
Community Enrichment AmeriCorps Members serve with WisCorps partner organizations focused on the areas of natural resource conservation and environmental education.
WisCorps’ Individual Placement Program through AmeriCorps/ Serve WI provides opportunities for dedicated AmeriCorps members to gain practical conservation and educator skills while working with a site mentor and exploring career options in the greater La Crosse community and beyond.
Members promote community service and environmental awareness through direct training and service in the outdoors while participating in community engagement projects. Service Members serve at a single placement site, receive a biweekly stipend and AmeriCorps benefits
that correlate to their term of service, and upon successful completion of their service hours receive a Segal Education Award correlating to the number of service hours completed.
Individual Placement Community Enrichment Members will be responsible for participating in valuable opportunities focusing on environmentally conscious activities through programming for community involvement. Members will spend time researching, maintaining and cultivating interest in area community gardens, community conservation programs, and assist with volunteer mobilization and recruitment. Members will be supported and mentored by WisCorps headquarters staff, placement site staff, and team leaders throughout their term of service.
Check out each position description below for our current openings!
Construction and Recycling Assistant
ReStore, Habitat for Humanity
Gain valuable skills and reduce landfill waste!
Start Date: ASAP, 2022
900-hour AmeriCorps Term (2 positions available)
Kenosha County Park System, Kenosha, WI
Lead field projects for the Kenosha County Parks youth crew program!
Start Date: April 18, 2022
675-hour AmeriCorps Term