WATERSHED ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
The MRBA and our partners at the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers (UMATR) Wild & Scenic Committee is seeking a Watershed Engagement Coordinator to join us as part of service through the 2027 Vermont Housing Conservation Board (VHCB) Americorps program.
This service member will serve for 1700 hours starting in January 2027 until December 2027 between both MRBA and UMATR with a focus on providing watershed health and water quality education to local schools on behalf of both organizations, assist in our new emerging Nursery operations, and help us continue to protect and preserve the water quality of the Missisquoi River Basin.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Missisquoi River Basin Association (MRBA) and the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers (UMATR) Wild & Scenic Committee are seeking a Watershed Engagement Coordinator to serve within the Missisquoi River Basin to enhance the relationship of our communities with the rivers through education, outreach, and watershed restoration projects for the Missisquoi and Trout Rivers! Support river management through recurring education programming, public engagement events, project development and tracking, and field assistance.
During service you will:
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Assist in MRBA and UMATR to coordinate and deliver educational programming to school students focused on watershed and river sciences in relation to the landscape of Vermont
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Assist in our new emerging MRBA Nursery operations in Orleans County
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Help facilitate public programs with UMATR (public canoe paddles, clean-ups, film festival, and more!)
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Conduct outreach within our watershed and provide access to MRBA and UMATR programs
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Work directly with property owners to implement shoreline and riparian restoration projects
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Visit projects sites with MRBA staff to assist with surveys and design
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Map previous MRBA and UMATR projects through ArcGIS programs
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Implement projects such as tree planting, invasive control in riparian areas, and river clean-ups
Benefits: Living stipend of $31,000, paid bi-weekly throughout 11 months of service
After service completion, eligible for an AmeriCorps Segal Education Award of $7,395
Where: You will be serving communities within the Missisquoi River Basin throughout Franklin and Orleans County, based out of our office space in East Berkshire.
What: This position will be involved in educational programming with local schools, as well as assistance in field activities such as nursery operation, collecting water sampling data, riparian restoration projects, invasive species treatment (particularly focused on Japanese knotweed), river clean-ups, and more. Furthermore, this position has remote work opportunities including mapping of projects and tracking through ArcGIS.
Who: Any college graduate who has a passion for watershed education, water quality, and our outdoor spaces. Experience conducting outreach activities or providing educational programs desired.
When: January 12th - December 10th 2027, 11 Months, 1700 hours (~40 hours per week)
How to Apply: Applications are accepted until November 20th, 2026.
To learn more and apply, visit the VHCB Website by clicking the "Apply Here!" button.
The Missisquoi River Basin Association and Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild & Scenic Committee have a long history of hosting Americorps members and supporting the program. These members have made long lasting impacts at our small organizations, and we wouldn't be where we are today without them! Thank you Jimmy Young ('15-'16), Brodie Haenke ('16-'17), Heather Murphy ('17-'18), Jenevra Wetmore ('18-'19), Ranier Lucas ('19-'20), Ari Lattanzi ('20-'21), Sarah Lunn ('21-'23), Ruby Bratcher ('24-'26), and Natalie Hammond ('26).
Want to learn more about becoming our Watershed Engagement Coordinator? Please feel free to reach out to our Project Manager (and Americorps Alum!) SARAH LUNN for any questions about our previous Americorps members and the upcoming 2027 MRBA and UMATR position. Previous canoe paddling experience not required!