AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator

The Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association (WWOA), a nonprofit, works with Wisconsin’s private woodland owners to provide educational opportunities and resources regarding sustainable woodland and related natural resource management. WWOA publishes a quarterly magazine, maintains a website and Facebook pages, and hosts chapter field days, a women woodland owners group, regional winter workshops, and statewide conferences.

This is a full-time (35-40 hours per week) position with the goal of successfully completing 1700+ AmeriCorps hours to receive the Segal Education award of $7,395.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Contact and encourage members to share their skills and knowledge through volunteering
• Build volunteer capacity by contacting, placing, and training members for rewarding volunteer positions within the organization
• Attend WWOA events and activities to work with members
• Promote volunteer opportunities
• Build partnerships with other organizations
• Create and maintain weekly Learn Something New emails, website and social media posts
• Attend board and chapter meetings
• Attend and gain experience from additional training opportunities 

Preferred Skills:

• Interest in natural resources and working with landowners
• Ability to work independently
• Good people and writing skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and WordPress software
• Prefer technical school or college degree in natural resources

Benefits

• $7,395 education award for student loan repayment or future education upon successful completion
• Estimated bi-weekly living stipend of $857.69 (gross)
• Student loan forbearance and interest accrued paid in full during term
• Health, vision and dental care coverage and childcare help if needed
• Flexible schedule and time off
• Gain valuable experience working with natural resources and nonprofits
• Learn from Wisconsin’s woodland owners and natural resource professionals
• Serve your community and make a difference in the lives of woodland owners and their forests

Qualifications:

• Temporary 12 month position, able to serve 35-40 hours per week
• 21 years of age or older
• Possess at least a high school diploma or GED/HSED
• Agree to criminal background checks and Department of Motor Vehicles check
• Valid Driver’s License