Conservation Legacy - Environmental Stewards Website Copy
OVERALL
1. Color scheme for website skin – For Environmental Stewards – Same color scheme as Conservation
Legacy
2. Photos – uploaded to Drop Box. Note – do not included the SCC You Tube videos on this site as they are
not applicable. We have one video that we can use that will be uploaded to Drop Box.
3. Keywords for Google Searches, etc. – Environmental Stewards, Individual Placements, summer
environmental internships, AmeriCorps, Conservation interns, Conservation partners, environmental
employment, environmental research internship, nationwide internship program
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The Environmental Stewards (ES) Program is a program of Conservation Legacy(previously Southwest
Conservation Corps). Environmental Stewards offers land and water management agencies and non-profit
organizations opportunities to accomplish specific projects and provides individual placements for young people
“Stewards” interested in gaining experience in natural and cultural resource management. With support from ES
Program staff, Stewards are placed with state and federal programs and non-profits (host sites) in 10-week to yearlong positions through-out the United States. Please view the following pages if you are either interested in
partnering with Conservation Legacy to become a host site, or if you are interested in becoming a Steward.
Quote – "I Not only learned many valuable things from the program; but also from myself as a student, scientist,
professional and individual."
-Nelson Cordero, Environmental Steward, USGS Great Lakes Science Center
The Environmental Stewards program started in 2010 and in the last three years has placed 226 Stewards in 26
states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Stewards participate in a variety activities working alongside nonprofits and state and federal agencies to make a difference in their communities.
ABOUT - STAFF:
Photos: Rendon, Campbell
Michael Rendon – Environmental Stewards Program Director
Michael joined Conservation Legacy (CL) in October of 2012. For the prior three
years, Michael worked as the Executive Director of Sexual Assault Services
Organization (SASO), where he served as their first male Director. In 1995, Michael
was a Corpsmember with the Americorps * National Civilian Community Corps
providing over 1700 hours of service. From 2000-2006, Michael was the Coordinator
for the Fort Lewis College Environmental Center working on a variety of
environmental programs and Co-Chairing the President’s Advisory Council on Environmental Affairs. From 20072011 Michael served on the Durango City Council, and was the Mayor of Durango in 2010/2011. While on the
Council, Michael served on numerous Boards and was the Vice-President of the Regional Housing Alliance.
Michael currently serves on the La Plata Electric Board. Michael spends most of his free time growing vegetables,
climbing mountains, playing music with his band Carute Roma, and participating in local politics.
Email: mrendon@sccorps.org.
Megan Campbell – Environmental Stewards Administration Assistant
Megan recently joined Conservation Legacy in February 2014. In December of 2008,
she graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a BA in
Cultural/Applied Anthropology, and moved to Durango shortly thereafter. For the last
4 years she has been working for Open Sky Wilderness Therapy, dedicating her time to
facilitating growth for youth between the ages of 13 and 28. Her most recent summer
spent kayaking around glaciers in the Prince William Sound, Alaska led her to have a different perspective on the
ever-changing world around us, and a search for a change of pace. After almost 500 days in the field, travels in
India, Europe, and Nepal, she finds herself typing quietly within the much welcomed, but somewhat intimidating,
four walls of an office. Megan looks forward to embarking on this new endeavor with dedication, confidence, and
of course, a sense of humor. During her free time, she can be found at the local chocolate shop, collecting feathers,
backcountry skiing, dreaming of building a sea kayak, and vigorously mountain biking the trails of Durango.
Email: mcampbell@sccorps.org
About - Impact
Include links to: (we will upload these documents up to DropBox).
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2012 ES Summer Summary
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2013 ES Summer Summary
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Walnut Canyon Phenology Project Video
About – Current Staff Openings
There are not staff openings available at this time.
ABOUT – ALUMNI
Standards:
Content: For now, our plan is to just cut and paste the current information that is on the SCC site:
http://sccorps.org/friends-alumni/
JOIN________________________________________________________________________________________
Environmental Stewards Program
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Length
10 weeks to a year
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Location
Through-out the country
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Living Allowance
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AmeriCorps Award
$200 - $300 a week
Award amounts are based on hours of service
300 hours - $1,175
450 hours - $1,468
900 hours - $2,775
1700 hours - $5,500
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Ages
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Service Dates
Throughout the year
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Specific Training
AmeriCorps orientation provided; other training dependent on individual site
18 - up
Overview
The Environmental Stewards Program is providing opportunities for ongoing Service Projects. These positions
provide you with environmental stewardship opportunities, professional development and hands-on experience with
environmental and conservation projects. Opportunities are available through-out the United States.
Examples of Service Opportunities:
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Water monitoring
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Ecosystem restoration
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Outreach and education
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Program development
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GIS mapping
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Organizing volunteer projects
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Developing/updating websites
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Trail maintenance and building
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Interpretive services
Benefits
· Living stipend (amount dependent on program – either $200 to $300 a week) distributed biweekly
· $1,175 - $5,550 (depending on # of hours served) AmeriCorps Segal Education Award to be used for qualified
student loans or tuition available upon successful completion of the program
http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/segal-americorps-education-award
· Professional development and hands-on experience with environmental and conservation projects
· Work with environmental professionals and participate in innovative collaborative environmental restoration and
community building initiatives
· College credit may be obtained, depending on your school. This must be arranged by you and your school.
Minimum Qualifications
· Must be a US Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.
· Must be at least 18 years old at the time of enrollment
· Must not have been convicted of murder or a sex offender. All Stewards must submit to a background screening
· Must have a dedication and interest in environmental stewardship and community service
Application Deadline: Recruitment & selection of each project continue until all positions are filled.
Program Service Dates:
Through-out the year
How to Apply:
Please submit an application and your resumé online. Only electronic submissions will be accepted and incomplete
applications will not be considered.
Applications can be found here: we will link this
Contact Megan Campbell, Environmental Stewards Administration Assistant via mcampbell@sccorps.org with any
questions or to submit a completed application.
Quote: "The skills I have learned as part of this program will give me an advantage when moving further in my
career and pursuing my Master's degree in Environmental Science."
-Kelli Williams, Geo-Mine Project - WV Department of Environmental Protection
Pictures: Tejahna Haward, Nelson Cordero, Alaska, Katie Stone
Who we select
Applicants apply to the Environmental Stewards Program and are then selected by mentors or supervisors at each
individual site. Selection criteria is specific to each site and site mentor or supervisor.
PARTNER: Sub pages – Partner with us, Project Providers, Supporting Partners__________________
Partner – Partner with Us:
Overview
The Environmental Stewards Program provides opportunities for individual placements within your organization
and that are supported and managed by Environmental Stewards staff.
How do we help you meet your mission?
Environmental Stewards can assist your agency or organization with a wide range of activities including: water
monitoring, surveys, program development, volunteer project organization, outreach and education, GIS mapping,
interpretive services, trail maintenance and building, and other hands-on work related to environmental stewardship.
At the same time, these positions are intended to provide professional development and hands-on experience with
environmental and conservation projects for the Steward. Environmental Stewards Staff can help with recruitment,
but interviewing and final Steward selection is completely up to the Partner.
Costs of the Program
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$400 per week
Steward receives $200 per week
This program requires a minimum of 10 weeks up but can extend up to 26 weeks
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$12,500 for 6 Month Position
Steward receives $300 per week
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$25,000 for a Year Long Position
AmeriCorps Educational Awards
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300 hours - $1,175 (10 - 14 week position)
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450 hours - $1,468 (15 - 25 week position)
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900 hours - $2,775 (6 month position)
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1,700 hours - $5,550 (year-long position)
Expectations of Agency/Organization hosting an Environmental Steward
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Identify meaningful project(s) and complete work plan
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Conduct local recruiting and selection of Environmental Steward(s)
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Provide supervision, mentor-ship and oversight of Steward, including performance evaluations, and
orientation of Environmental Steward(s) to host agency and proposed duties
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Payment of program cost dependent on program duration.
Expectations of Environmental Stewards Program Administration
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Conduct applicant intake and Steward enrollment and personnel paperwork
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Administration of living allowance, workers compensation, liability insurance, personnel management,
orientation to AmeriCorps, and assistance to Environmental Steward as needed
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Provide the AmeriCorps Educational Award to Environmental Steward upon successful completion of the
program
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Invoice hosting sites and process payments
Expectations of Environmental Steward
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Complete reporting of project accomplishments
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Timely completion and submission of all personnel paperwork, time-sheets, and reports
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Adherence to SCC and agency/partner policies and procedures
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Reporting of any safety related incidents related to the stated job duties
Timeframe for Environmental Stewards
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Submission of Environmental Stewards Program Applications: On-going
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Program Start Dates: The first and third Monday of every month
How to Apply for an Environmental Steward(s)
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Please complete a site application, send completed application back to Michael Rendon,
Director - mrendon@sccorps.org
Program
Quotes:
"The work performed by the member was critical to the biological program at Squaw Creek National Wildlife
Refuge...One of the best interns I have encountered in almost 15 years of government service."
-Darrin Welchert - Wildlife Biologist, US Fish & Wildlife Service - 8/7/2013
"Management responsiveness and communication are both excellent. Training is efficient and effective. Problems of
an individual nature were addressed very quickly and appropriately. Management was very careful not to waste
supervisor time in any way and seems to exist to help us do our jobs. This is very much appreciated."
-John Jones - Research Geographer, USGS Eastern Geographic Science Center 8/16/2013
To learn more about our national partnerships or how to partner with another Conservation Legacy program visit
www.conservationlegacy.org.
SLIDE SHOW OF PROJECT WORK HERE
Pictures: Nelson with USGS, Tibor Vegh, OSM AmeriCorps Team photo
CONTACT_____________________________________________________________________________
Environmental Stewards Program
701 Camino del Rio Suite 101
Durango, CO 81031
970-403-0149
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