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Colorado River Alliance in partnership with Equal Heart is an AmeriCorps service site for 2025-2026!

We are currently accepting applications for spring 2026.

Application deadline is Monday, January 12, 2026

Position overview

AmeriCorps Members’ principal duties focus on 1) assisting with overall Redbud Field Trip and Mobile River Program coordination and instruction and 2) helping plan and coordinate outreach events and environmental engagement programs, such as creek cleanups and restorations.

Responsibilities

Programs:

  • Assist in maintaining teacher correspondence for CRA Education Programs including marketing of programs, scheduling of field-trips, and program updates.
  • Serve as lead instructor for CRA Education Programs, including supporting interns/ docents, assisting with set-up/ breakdown, and teaching lessons.
  • Help coordinate cleanups and other outreach events with Program staff.
  • Assist in processing program evaluations, entering data and maintaining files.
  • Represent the Alliance at tabling events, especially events to recruit new interns and volunteers. Help seek out new recruitment opportunities around the community.
  • Assist with and conduct volunteer orientations and trainings.

General Alliance responsibilities:

  • Support CRA staff during events and programs, like the Lake Travis Cleanup and public-engagement efforts.
  • Represent CRA to the public and help spread the message and mission.

Minimum requirements

  • Some College. Students working on a Bachelor’s Degree in related field or individuals retired from a related field.
  • Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent experience in educational program coordination are preferred.
  • Experience working with children and community members.
  • Basic background in environmental science, aquatic science, or a relevant STEM discipline preferred.
  • Ability to speak Spanish preferable, but not required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to make public presentations.
  • Demonstrated PC computer literacy (Word, Excel, basic website content administration and social media).
  • Favorable results of all necessary background checks.
  • Ability to drive to various locations around Austin to meet and work.
  • Flexibility for some weekends and potential overnight trips upstream and downstream (only a few per year).
  • Position includes regular lifting of objects up to 40 lbs. and daily outdoor work.

This location requires a total service commitment of 300 hours.

Benefits include

  • Living Allowance of $3,000.06; paid out biweekly ($333.34)
  • Education Award of $1,565.08; earned at the end of term.
  • 20 hours a week
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(Select “State: Texas” and “City: Austin” to view posting and apply)