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Restoration Assistant

Friends of the Verde River

Cottonwood, Arizona

Job Type AmeriCorps
Salary This position provides a biweekly living stipend of $1,080
Deadline Mar 16, 2026
Experience 0 - 1 years

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Support restoration projects including riparian invasive plant removal, upland restoration, water quality monitoring, and wildlife corridors.
  • Coordinate with volunteer community scientists and contract crews on projects including Otter Spotter, Bioblitz, bird surveys, vegetation monitoring and more.
  • Lead field trips of school age students and classroom follow up visits.
  • Assist in planning and coordination restoration volunteer events (MLK Day, Public Lands Day)
  • Lead environmental education for community members, field trips, tourists, etc.

30-hour plus work availability per week preferred. Workspace will be a combination of field based work with a hybrid office/ remote arrangement. This is for a 20 week position. Interviews will occur on a rolling basis and the position may close at any time. We encourage you to apply early. Anticipated start date is March 16, 2026.

See the full job description here.

Category Ecology , Hydrology , Restoration