Grand Canyon Trust

Grand Canyon Trust: Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator

 ¬ Name of organization: Grand Canyon Trust

¬ 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.

 The GCT volunteer program works collaboratively with land management agencies, tribes, and universities to implement volunteer-supported research, restoration, and conservation projects.  Each year more than 400 volunteers donate over 15,000 hours of their time to hands-on conservation and restoration projects on National Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and tribal lands.  The program focuses on projects on public lands that are science-based, that work toward solutions, and that support the conservation efforts and mission of the GCT. These projects present exciting opportunities to educate the public and connect them with critical environmental issues, tackle on-the-ground conservation and restoration projects, and build a constituency for the special lands on the Colorado Plateau.

¬ 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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