Pcc: Volunteer Outreach Representative

Overview

Join to apply for the PCC: VOLUNTEER OUTREACH REPRESENTATIVE role at Ameri Corps

The Volunteer Outreach Representative plays a crucial role in supporting and expanding the Polk County Conservation Volunteer Program. This position works directly in the field alongside PCC staff and volunteers, providing on-site guidance and support on volunteer-assigned projects and at scheduled events that connect community members with meaningful outdoor work. This role is highly field-focused, with an emphasis on being present with volunteers in natural areas, helping them succeed in their assigned projects, and strengthening community involvement in conservation.

This posting is not a direct position of Polk County Conservation, and successful applicants will not be employees of Polk County. Successful applicants will not be subject to terms and conditions of Polk County employment and will not be eligible for any employee benefits provided by Polk County. However, these positions will be serving with Polk County Conservation, a host site of the Polk County Conservation Ameri Corps Program, and will be subject to Ameri Corps rules, benefits, and requirements.

• Essential duties include recruiting and retaining volunteers, managing outreach, coordinating and leading events, training volunteers in tool use, and promoting conservation via social media.
• Non-essential duties include water quality monitoring and tool/equipment care.
• Members complete CPR/AED and first aid training, chainsaw handling, and Iowa Pesticide Applicator certifications (Categories 2, 4, and
  6). They also earn NWCG certifications (S-130, S-190) and may receive L-180 and IS-700.
• Volunteer Outreach Representatives receive additional training in community outreach, public speaking, volunteer coordination, and garden weed .

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Living Allowance, Stipend, Housing
• Terms:
  
  Permits attendance at school during off hours;
  Permits working at another job during off hours;
  Car recommended
• Service Area:
  Environment, Education, Community Outreach

• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps State / National
• Program: PCC: VOLUNTEER OUTREACH REPRESENTATIVE
• Program Start/End Date: 02/07/2026 - 11/11/2026
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Education level:
  Some college
• Age Requirement:
  Minimum 17
• Program Locations: IOWA
• Accepting Applications:
  From 09/17/2025 To 02/07/2026

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Government Administration
• Education:
  
  Some college or equivalent
• Skills:
  
  General Skills, Community Organization, Writing/Editing, Recruitment, Computers/Technology, Communications, Environment, Non-Profit Management, Team Work

Contact:
Marissa Merical
12130 NW 128th St
Granger IA 50109

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