Indiana County Conservation District

Conservation Coordinator AmeriCorps Member

Indiana, PA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 23 days ago

Graphic DesignPhotographyGISCommunicationPublic SpeakingWritingAgronomy

About the role

The member will develop outreach materials that communicate the impact of conservation projects while also participating directly in field work, environmental monitoring, restoration activities, and implementation of conservation practices.
Support watershed restoration and conservation projects throughout Indiana County.
Support operation, monitoring, and maintenance of abandoned mine drainage treatment systems.
Develop and distribute one electronic newsletter each month.
Create and publish at least one social media post each business day across Facebook, Instagram, and additional communication platforms as appropriate.
Support watershed associations and conservation partners throughout Indiana County.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
The position requires the ability to: Sit, stand, walk, bend, k

37 hours per week on average.
Participate in field investigations, project inspections, environmental assessments, construction oversight, and project implementation activities.
Assist with conservation project planning, implementation, documentation, and reporting.
Water Quality Monitoring Conduct water quality sampling and monitoring throughout Indiana County.
Collect field measurements and water quality samples following established protocols.
Conduct routine inspections and monitoring of abandoned mine drainage treatment systems, including Lucerne 3A, Tanoma, Bear Run, Cessna, and future restoration projects.
Assist with biological assessments, watershed evaluations, and environmental monitoring activities.
Assist with data management, reporting, and interpretation of monitoring results.

A significant emphasis of this position is expanding community engagement through digital communications, educational programming, community partnerships, and volunteer involvement.
Plan and deliver environmental education programs for youth and adults.
Manage and expand the Indiana County Teaching and Community Garden, greenhouse, high tunnel, native plant demonstration areas, pollinator habitats, and outdoor conservation education facilities.
Recruit and engage volunteers in conservation projects and educational initiatives.

This listing is sourced directly from Indiana County Conservation District's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.