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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Description of Duties: The Master Watershed Steward Coordinator oversees the general function and activities of the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward volunteer program in Lebanon, Lancaster and Dauphin Counties.

The Master Watershed Steward Coordinator oversees the general function and activities of the volunteer program.  The Coordinator reports to the Statewide Master Watershed Steward Coordinator. 

Specific Duties:

• Become familiar with policies and resources in the Penn State Master Watershed Steward Coordinators' Manual. Provide the information to educators and volunteers when applicable.

• Attend professional development and program management activities as needed. Connect and collaborate with local conservation partners to organize trainings and conduct volunteer projects. Chair (or advise) the county Master Watershed Steward Advisory Council, if applicable.

• Organize yearly/biannual training sessions, recruit new volunteers, attend training sessions, and ensure the training program runs smoothly and in accordance with the program policies. Oversee Master Watershed Steward volunteer projects either directly or through committee chairs. Approve/disapprove proposed activities based on their educational purpose, available resources, the current volunteer availability for new projects, and liability issues.  

• Assist requests for Master Watershed Steward assistance to individual volunteers or committees. Serve as the main communication link between the County Extension Office, local volunteers, and the Penn State Master Watershed Steward program at the regional and state levels. Communicate information from the statewide Penn State Master Watershed Steward Coordinator's Office to all volunteers.

• Produce a monthly (or other appropriate periodic) newsletter or e-mail communication for the county program. As time allows and with the help of volunteers, plan, facilitate and evaluate educational events for the public. Develop and deliver educational programs in personal areas of expertise. Increase depth and breadth of expertise over time (professional development support available). Maintain accurate records of volunteer training and volunteer service. Be responsible for evaluating and reporting of Master Watershed Steward outreach efforts; complete the annual report due t