[ESSP] Opportunities for Your Alumni and Graduating Seniors!

[Steve Roof]

Join the Maine Conservation Corps in the Belgrade Lakes Watershed this
summer!


The Maine Conservation Corps is recruiting for two AmeriCorps members to
serve for six months at the Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance in
Belgrade Lakes, Maine.  These positions will begin in April/May 2005.  The
Maine Conservation Corps is dedicated to environmental education, outdoor
recreation and conservation projects, volunteer opportunities, and
developing career and leadership skills.


One MCC member will serve as the BRCA Conservation Corps Director and will
be responsible for identifying potential corps worksites from the BRCA
Watershed NPS Survey Reports; contacting Property Owners and conducting site
visits/consultations; hiring and supervising work crews of high school
students and their crew leaders (college students); identifying,
prioritizing and scheduling jobs, and materials ordering; working with
homeowners, towns, state agencies and others to secure proper permits and
permission for jobs; consulting with homeowners about good watershed
protection practices; and making presentations.


Another MCC member will serve as the Messalonskee Project Coordinator and
will work on Nonpoint Source Pollution Remediation including project
development, contacting property owners, working with boards and committees
to address nonpoint source pollution issues, assist in designing appropriate
remediation Best Management Practices, and assist with writing reports.


Qualifications: a 4-year degree or equivalent experience; initiative; good
communication, writing and public speaking skills; commitment to
environmental issues and community service.


Benefits: $5,400 stipend, health insurance, training and networking
opportunities, and an AmeriCorps education award of $2362.50 upon successful
completion of the term of service.


You can download the MCC application and reference forms from our website
(www.mainecareercenter.com then click on the MCC logo on the right) OR by
request one from us at 207-287-4931 (800-245-5627 in Maine only) or
<mailto:corps.conservation at maine.gov> corps.conservation at maine.gov.  Send
completed applications to Brenda Webber, Recruiting Assistant, Maine
Conservation Corps, 124 State House Station, Augusta ME 04333-0124.

For more information, contact:
Susan Kring
Program Coordinator
Maine Conservation Corps
124 State House Station
Augusta, ME  04333-0124
207.287.4398
207.287.3342 fax
susan.kring at maine.gov