The Potomac Valley Audubon Society (PVAS) team is comprised of full and part-time staff as well as term AmeriCorps service members. PVAS is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and interests. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Current Team Openings:
Land Management and Conservation AmeriCorps Service Member
Full-time (40hrs/week), Term (HALF YEAR March 2024 – August 2024)
The Potomac Valley Audubon Society is seeking a full-time Land Management and Conservation AmeriCorps Service Member to serve from early March until the end of August. AmeriCorps, sometimes described as the domestic Peace Corps, involves young adults and adults in a year of service targeted towards important social outcomes. The service member will be responsible for completing 900-service hours assisting the Associate Director of Conservation and Operations in maintaining PVAS’s nature preserves and participating in organization conservation projects.
For full details about the position click HERE. Note that this Position Description may be updated in the future.
Environmental Educator AmeriCorps Service Member
Full-time (40hrs/week), Term (FULL YEAR March 2024 – February 2025 or HALF YEAR March 2024 – August 2024)
The Potomac Valley Audubon Society is seeking full-time Environmental Education AmeriCorps Service Members to serve a 6-month or year-long term beginning mid-September. AmeriCorps, sometimes described as the domestic Peace Corps, involves young adults and adults in a year of service targeted towards important social outcomes. The service member will be responsible for completing 900 or 1700 service hours assisting the Environmental Education Team by providing environmental outreach and education to youth in Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan Counties in West Virginia in both formal and informal settings.
What our current & past Americorps Service Members say about this position:
“My time as an Environmental Educator has been an amazing experience. I’ve learned so much about nature and gotten to play an important role in introducing the wonder of the outdoors to the next generation.”
“The staff are so kind and thoughtful. They’re accommodating and look out for their team. Truly peaceful work space.”
“My AmeriCorps experience with PVAS was the perfect transition from academia into environmental education and nonprofit work- a pivotal decision that eventually led to my forming an organization to help landowners coexist with beavers. I simply would not be where I am today without the mentorship (and friendship!) of the wonderful folks at PVAS.”
For full details about the position click HERE. Note that this Position Description may be updated in the future.
Summer Camp Counselor AmeriCorps Service Member
Full-time (40hrs/week), Term (May 2024 – August 2024)
Audubon Discovery Camps are week-long (Monday through Friday) summer day camp that run from 9 am to 3 pm each day; camp counselors are expected to be on-site from 8 am to 4 pm. Camp session themes differ each week and camps are held at Yankauer Preserve (between Martinsburg and Shepherdstown, WV) and Cool Spring Preserve (south of Charles Town, WV). Counselors. The camp focuses on natural and cultural history as kids explore forests and fields, build forts, turn over rocks and logs, and play games. Training and all supplies and materials are provided. Required First Aid/CPR certification is provided.
For full details about the position click HERE. Note that this Position Description may be updated in the future.