Overview:

GrizzlyCorps is an AmeriCorps program dedicated to promoting community resilience, regenerative agriculture, and ecological forestry in farm and forest communities.

The GrizzlyCorps Member will work with staff, local teachers, and natural resource professionals to develop integrative natural resource educational programming linked to community well-being; assist with the development of education modules focused on classroom and field-based learning of natural resource management; assist with day and overnight field trips collecting ecological data with high school students; assist with classroom and field-based learning activities; support high school interns in the school production garden and with restoration of native plant propagation projects; support other field work as needed. There may also be opportunities to increase understanding of ecological data management and statistical analysis if desired. In addition to natural resource education programming, the member will work with Sierra Institute’s Watershed Coordinator, USFS staff, NGO partners, and other stakeholders within the South Lassen Watersheds Group to develop citizen science projects as part of a multi-party monitoring program.

The Sierra Institute for Community and Environment is working in partnership with the Lassen National Forest and a diverse group of stakeholders, including industry, environmental non-profits, and tribes, to accelerate restoration across the 800,000-acre focal landscape of the South Lassen Watersheds Group, a collaborative planning for the future of forest management, climate resilience, and economic development in critical upper watersheds. The member will support this work through development and advancement of natural resource education programming and project monitoring as part of collaborative landscape restoration addressing fire threat and forest resilience under a changing climate in some of California’s most critical watersheds – Upper Feather River, Mill Creek, Deer Creek, and Battle Creek. Together, these watersheds provide critical natural infrastructure for the State Water Project, nearly 10% of the state’s hydroelectric power, and represent three of the last remaining strongholds for Chinook salmon. The member’s service will improve the capacity of students and residents alike to monitor the climate benefits of forest restoration (e.g., carbon sequestration and wildfire emission avoidance/reduction), ultimately enhancing the resilience of local communities.

Compensation:

• Annual Living Stipend of up to $20,000 paid out semi-monthly.
• Medical health insurance at no cost.
• $10,000 Education Award that can be used for eligible student loans, tuition, and other education related expenses after successful completion of your service year. Find more information on the AmeriCorps website and the GrizzlyCorps FAQ page.
• Forbearance and Interest Accrual Repayment of Eligible Student Loans.
• Child care expense reimbursement, if you qualify.

Qualifications:

• A 4-year degree (i.e. BA/BS) from an accredited college or university
• Commitment to the full term of service (11 months, 1,700 hours)
• Capability to serve in a professional office setting
• Strong communication (both verbal and written) and teamwork skills

• A degree in a related field
• Past service experience (e.g., volunteering, community service, etc.)
• Experience with, or training in, outreach, facilitation and/or education
• Comfort with quantitative tasks, including data collection and analysis

How to Apply: