NHS Human Services, Inc.

Watershed Coordinator - AmeriCorps Buckeye Lake 

• Assist with outreach activities such as preparing displays, developing and distribute brochures, fact sheets and contribute to newsletters and publications.
• Assist with water quality education activities including youth programming in schools and community events.
• Provide material and articles for social media, brochures and outreach materials including the organizational newsletter.
• Prepare a monthly Buckeye Lake Watershed report for Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow Board meetings
• Coordination for large annual events at Soil & Water such as tree sale, River Round Up and Stormwater Awareness week programming.
• Coordinate water quality monitoring activities such as field monitoring/data collections, data entry, analysis, and mapping.
• Coordinate Buckeye Lake Citizen Water Quality Testing Program including training the volunteer Lake Keepers to collect monthly water samples
• Update and maintain the Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow data base of all water quality test results in the watershed
• Participate in the installation and maintenance of aeration systems, perform periodic inspections
• Support the grant application process and implementation of grant funded projects in the watershed
• Participate in training, conferences and assisting other AmeriCorps members at their host sites as necessary to increase knowledge and gain career networking opportunities
• Complete online timesheet and 2 activity reports monthly, required timesheets and monthly reports in the Americorps online system
• All other duties as assigned within the limitations of this member description.

Brief Description:  Understanding of environmental issues and concern for improving the environment is necessary. A Bachelor's degree or working toward a degree of equivalent experience is recommended (an environmental sciences background is desirable). *Job Prerequisites:  Skills and Qualifications:*

• This position requires the ability to work both independently and, in a team setting. Excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to speak in public settings is required.
• Must be 17 years of age by start date of employment.
• Must have HS diploma or GED certificate.
• Must pass a criminal, FBI and DMV background check (having a background does not automatically exclude you from the position).
• Must be willing to accept the position as a full-time priority and be able to complete your 1,700 hours of service.
• Knowledge of MS Office software packages and general computer skills are required. GIS experience is preferred.
• AmeriCorps members must possess the ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, insects, etc.), be able to carry 50 pounds and to traverse over rough terrain.
• Must have own transportation and valid driver's license. Usual hours of service will be M-F during regular office hours of 8:00-4:30pm excluding federal holidays. The ability to serve flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, is needed. Hours may fluctuate, increase or decrease, in consideration of seasonal changes.
• Must meet deadlines and the ability to handle multiple tasks are vital to success in this position.

*Application Procedure:*

• Submit cover letter, resume and three references:
• Email (preferred) to HiringManager@LickingSWCD.com
• Name file with first initial and last name and Admin Assistant.Send all documents in one pdf file.
• Mail to 771 East Main Street, Suite 100, Newark, OH 43055.

Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. Part-time benefits include enrollment in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System, health i