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Grand Canyon Trust
Grand Canyon Trust:
Recruitment and
Outreach Coordinator
¬ Location of
organization:
Flagstaff, Arizona
¬ Website of
organization:
www.grandcanyontrust.org and www.gcvolunteers.org
¬ Brief description of
organization:
The mission of the Grand Canyon Trust (GCT) is to protect and restore the
Colorado Plateau--its spectacular landscapes, flowing rivers, clean air,
diversity of plants and animals, and areas of beauty and solitude. We work
toward a region where generations of people and all of nature can thrive in
harmony. Our vision for the canyon country of the Colorado Plateau one
hundred years from now is a region still characterized by vast open spaces
with restored, healthy ecosystems and habitat for all native plants and
animals; a sustaining relationship between human communities and the natural
environment, and people living and visiting here who are willing and
enthusiastic stewards of the region’s natural resources and beauty.
¬ Title of AmeriCorps
service assignment: Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator
AmeriCorps Service Assignment Description
1. Recruit volunteers for GCT projects locally,
regionally and nationally. Help update GCT volunteer website, network with
organizations, sponsors and volunteer groups to diversify our volunteer
community.
Organize and advertise four public presentations for our Community Education
Series in Utah and Flagstaff. Organize two volunteer recruitment and thank
you events.
Administer volunteer
applications, manage volunteer database and volunteer membership. 4.
Develop educational and training materials for volunteers. 5. Coordinate and lead local
volunteer projects such as weed pulls. Assist with project planning,
logistics and implementation as well as volunteer orientation, training and
pre-and post trip communication.
6. Create and manage content
about volunteer projects such as blogs posts, short videos and images for
distribution through the Internet and related digital platforms .
AmeriCorps Member Qualifications:
1. Good writing
skills and comfort with public speaking.
2. Background in
communications, graphic design, marketing and basic understanding of
regional environmental issues.
3. Proficiency with the
internet and digital platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and
blogs.
4. Ability to work well both
independently and in a team setting. 5. Strong work ethic, integrity,
enthusiasm and a demonstrated commitment to conservation. 6. Experience working with and/ or leading a group in an outdoor setting. 7. Over 21 years old with a current driver’s license and a good driving record.
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