AmeriCorps positions open

Montana State Parks is now recruiting new AmeriCorps members for 2015, including a full-time 44-week, 1,700-hour position serving at Lone Pine State Park near Kalispell. 

Montana State Parks AmeriCorps members create educational programs, highlight park activities and develop volunteer opportunities that get more people involved and excited about outdoor recreation. Members can range from young adults to retirement, but all members must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.

“Our AmeriCorps members gain unique experiences and develop a diverse set of skills through their work on educational programming, land improvement and interaction with the public,” said Jean Placko, program specialist for Montana State Parks AmeriCorps. 

Full-time 1,700-hour members earn an Education Award of $5,645 per year of service, to be used toward a college education or to pay off student loans. Members who are 55 years or older can transfer the Education Award to a child, grandchild or foster child. All Montana State Parks AmeriCorps members will receive a modest living allowance to help cover incidental costs such as commuting.

Visit www.stateparks.mt.gov/americorps for more information. 

To apply send a resume and cover letter to jplacko@mt.gov. Initial reviews of applicants will begin Dec. 29, continuing until the position is filled.

The Glacier Institute has a newly created partnership with Americorps.

A seven-month Americorps/Energy Corps member will bring energy education and community outreach programs to the Glacier Institute's Big Creek Outdoor Education Center and the Flathead Valley.

This new partnership will enhance and expand resources and opportunities for both organizations, as well as reach out to additional elementary schools in 2015. 

To gain more information, visit www.ncat.org/energy-corps-member-energy-educator or visit www.glacierinstitute.org.