The Big Sky Watershed Corps program, which is currently accepting applications. This program could be of great interest to current seniors or recent graduates.
Big Sky Watershed Corps (BSWC) is one of the premier, professional AmeriCorps programs in the country. The program focuses on supporting local watershed communities while providing members with meaningful professional development. The program is ideal for young professionals with a passion for natural resources and wanting to pursue a career in the environmental sciences. Along with gaining hands-on experience, the program offers the below training to members and has seen an over 90% job placement rate of members after completing their term of service.
Member training includes;
ArcGIS-Certificate from U.C. Davis
Accredited Experiential Education-Instructor Certification
Principles of Fundraising, Philanthropy & Grant Writing
Communication, Marketing & Outreach Best Practices
Federal, State, and Private Fundraising Strategies & Good Grant Management Workshop
Standard Operating Procedures in Water Quality & Quantity Collection
The Science & People behind Agriculture & Irrigation
Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring and Education Certification