What are the responsibilities and job description for the Individual Placement - Clairton Green Initiatives Fellowship position at Student Conservation Association, Inc?
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Clairton Green Initiatives Fellowship
Position Summary
Watersheds of South Pittsburgh (WoSPgh) is seeking a paid seasonal intern to coordinate our Clairton Greenspace Initiative. The Clairton Greenspace Intern position will be 16 hours per week, seasonal, beginning in May 2025 through December 2025.
Located along the Monongahela River in the southern environs of Allegheny County, the City of Clairton is beset by many challenges including: vacant and distressed land, population loss, limited access to fresh vegetables, and loss of significant tree canopy. For the last five years, WoSPgh has been stewarding and coordinating greenspace improvements through the creation of the Clairton Greenspace Working Group, a collective of more than 20 Clairton residents dedicated to improving the environmental health of the community. WoSPgh and the Clairton Greenspace Working Group sustain and maintain the Clairton Community Garden, as well as coordinate vacant lot care, streetscape beautification, tree plantings, and community litter cleanups.
Our work in Clairton has always included the concerns and wishes of the community and we remain dedicated to including the voices of the residents in prioritizing areas of concern and projects of interest. With the assistance of our new Clairton Greenspace Intern, WoSPgh and the Clairton Greenspace Working Group will expand and continue to engage residents through hands-on programming in the Community Garden, streetscape beautification and litter cleanups each year.
Location
Pittsburgh, Clairton, PA
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities Maintain and steward the Clairton Garden of CommUNITY; lead weekly volunteer events in the garden; plan and assist with at least six educational workshops and ten community cleanups; manage social media for the Greenspace Initiative, including the community garden's Facebook and Instagram accounts; collaborate with local partners including Clairton Cares, Produce Market Place, the Clairton School District, and the City of Clairton; support partnerships with Landforce, Tree Pittsburgh, Grow Pittsburgh, and Allegheny Goatscape; assist with developing a children's garden on the Miller Avenue sites; research funding and partnership opportunities to support streetscape improvements and expand capacity at Horseshoe Overlook Urban Farm, a Black/Indigenous-owned urban farm.
Marginal Duties
Provide occasional support for broader WoSPgh watershed programs and projects.
Required Qualifications
Valid driver's license; reliable transportation; PA Child Protection Clearances (link);
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in environmental work and urban greenspaces; ability to lift 50 lbs and hike up to one mile on uneven terrain; familiarity with or willingness to learn gardening tools and techniques.
Hours
16 per week
Living Accommodations
Housing: Not provided
Compensation
$300/week living allowance; $650 travel stipend; $40/month phone reimbursement
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Required
Additional Benefits
AmeriCorps: Not Eligible
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.
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