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Position Description Position Title Community Forestry Member Program Climate Change Mitigation Corps Reports to Site Supervisor and Program Manager Position Summary Community Forestry Corps Members serve at a nonprofit or public agency with a mission to help communities mitigate and prepare for climate change with a focus on preserving and increasing tree canopy. Essential Functions Fulfill the duties and tasks outlined by the assigned service site in its Community Forestry Corps Service Plan, specific activities may include: o tree inventorying, o planning and implementingtree planting events with volunteers and/or host site staff, o gravel bed nursery design/construction/management, o Emerald Ash Borer management plan development and implementation, o citizen volunteer recruitment/training/utilization, and o serve as a host site tree ambassador, providing outreach, education, and community engagement about the importance of trees in our communities. Report data in online systems in a timely and accurate manner. Follow protocols in reporting on duties and/or tasks completed, including impact to the greater community. Follow all required safety procedures at service site. Submit timesheets once every two weeks. Demonstrate regular, timely attendance at service site. Adhere to a regular schedule of in- person service, determined bythe service site. Communicate regularly and effectively with Program Manager, AmeriCorps program staff, Site Supervisor, and other service site personnel. Attend all required training sessions and meetings; travel as necessary. Assist with statewide preparedness for, response to, and recovery from disasters which includes supporting schools and communities in disaster relief activities related to COVID-19 closures and social distancing procedures. Minimum Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older by two weeks prior to your start date Must have at least a high school diploma or recognized equivalent by your start date Must be either a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States Must pass mandatory National Service Criminal History Checks. Must not have served 4 or more prior terms of service with AmeriCorps State or National Must speak, read and write English fluently Must have basiccomputer skills, including the ability to navigate online systems and email Ampact | Last revised 12.20.21 \[1\]