The Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association (WWOA), a nonprofit, works with Wisconsin’s private woodland owners to provide educational opportunities and resources regarding sustainable woodland and related natural resource management. WWOA publishes a quarterly magazine, maintains a website and Facebook pages, and hosts chapter field days, a women woodland owners group, regional winter workshops, and statewide conferences.
AmeriCorps position starts October 12, 2026 and runs through August 27, 2027.
If you are enthusiastic, have an interest in the environment, and enjoy working with people – we hope to hear from YOU!

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Contact and encourage members to share their skills and knowledge through volunteering
• Build volunteer capacity by contacting, placing, and training members for rewarding volunteer positions within the organization
• Attend WWOA events and activities to work with members
• Promote volunteer opportunities
• Build partnerships with other organizations
• Create and maintain weekly Learn Something New emails, website and social media posts
• Attend board and chapter meetings
• Attend and gain experience from additional training opportunities

Preferred Skills:

• Interest in natural resources and working with landowners
• Ability to work independently
• Good people and writing skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and WordPress software
• Prefer technical school or college degree in natural resources

Benefits:

• Gain valuable experience working with natural resources and nonprofits
• Learn from Wisconsin’s woodland owners and natural resource professionals
• Serve your community and make a difference in the lives of woodland owners and their forests
• $7,395 for education award for student loan repayment or future education upon successful completion
• Estimated bi-weekly living stipend of $939.00 (gross)
• Student loan forbearance and interest accrued paid in full during term
• Health, vision and dental care coverage and childcare help if needed
• Flexible schedule and time off

Qualifications:

• Temporary 12 month position, able to serve 35-40 hours per week
• 21 years of age or older
• Possess at least a high school diploma or GED/HSED
• Agree to criminal background checks and Department of Motor Vehicles check
• Valid Driver’s License