Environmental Careers and Opportunities (ECO) AmeriCorps is an AmeriCorps program within the Vermont Department of
Environmental Conservation (VTDEC). ECO AmeriCorps is funded in part by an AmeriCorps state grant provided through SerVermont from the Corporation for National
& Community Service. Service sites will provide meaningful service opportunities, regular supervision with oversight of
service hours and timesheets, office space and office equipment, orientation to the worksite, additional training (as needed) and mileage reimbursement. The 2024-2025 program year will begin mid-September 2024 and end in mid-August 2025.
To be considered, service sites must:
- Demonstrate a commitment to DEIJ principles and provide a pathway for involvement at the host site and program level.
- Be a non-profit, municipality, state agency, tribal government, or educational institution.
- Provide a position description showcasing activities that are appropriate to the mission of ECO AmeriCorps.
- Provide a service environment that is ADA compliant, drug-free, and carries supplies and equipment necessary for
members to perform their duties.
- Be able to provide the cash match and mileage reimbursement at the federal General Services Administration (GSA) rate
for service-related travel for the member.
- Attend a supervisor orientation and be available for a minimum of two subsequent site visits and check-ins from ECO
AmeriCorps staff.
- Clarify any additional responsibilities to the member according to your organization’s policies.
- Notify ECO AmeriCorps staff about conflicts or other issues as they arise.
Other Requirements and Responsibilities:
- Confirm member selection, on-site training, member supervision and support throughout term of service, provide other forms
and documentation as required by AmeriCorps, mileage reimbursement for service-related travel.
- Primary supervisor must attend AmeriCorps supervisor orientation (or make special arrangements).
Host Site cost based on # of full-time employees:
Full-Time (1,700 hours over 11 months)
- 0-3 $10,400
- 4-10 $11,700
- >10 $13,000
Half-Time (900 hours over 6 months)- $6,500 regardless of size
Quarter-Time (450 hours over 3 months)- $3,250 regardless of size
The application deadline is Friday March 8, 2024. Applications received after this date will be accepted on a rolling basis. Selection notification will occur Monday, March 18th.
For more information about the host site application:
The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation is sponsoring AmeriCorps positions through its AmeriCorps Program. The State of
Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Positions are open to all applicants without regard to race color, national origin, ethnicity, disability, age,
gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status, religion, or creed.
