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Individual Placements
Each year UCC hires individual placement AmeriCorps members to serve with a variety of non-profit organizations that focus on environmental conservation. These positions give members the opportunity to gain professional training and experience in the environmental non-profit and education field.
Current 2013 Individual Placement positions available:
Nordic United 2013 Grooming Coordinator
See pdf below for more information!
ucc/files/uploads/NU_Grooming_Coordinator_Position.pdf
Check back soon for 2014 Individual Placement non-profit partners and opportunities!
**UCC's non-profit partners run their own application and selection process for their UCC/Americorps member. Please contact the non-profit directly to apply.
Below are examples of past Individual Placement non-profit partners.
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United States Forest Service
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www.fs.usda.gov
The U.S. Forest Service, under the leadership of Chief Tom Tidwell, is entrusted with 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands. We are dedicated to the improvement of water resources, development of climate change resiliency, creation of jobs that will sustain communities and restoration and enhancement of landscapes.
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Utah Society for Environmental Education
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www.usee.org
The Utah Society for Environmental Education (USEE), a 501 c (3) non-profit, has been a statewide leader in promoting high quality environmental education in Utah since 1981.
Ogden Nature Center
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www.ogdennaturecenter.org
Located in the heart of Ogden, you'll find a 152-acre nature preserve and education center open to the public year-round. The Ogden Nature Center offers a wide variety of classes and workshops for all ages. These include art, photography, birding, wildlife in Utah, outdoor recreation, conservation, sustainability, summer camps, and more.
Wasatch Community Gardens
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www.wasatchgardens.org
Wasatch Community Gardens is a community-based nonprofit that has served the Salt Lake County community for 20 years. Since our founding in 1989, we have provided opportunities for individuals to grow their own food in urban gardens. We also provide educational opportunities to youth and adults.
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Great Salt Lake Nature Center
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www.greatsaltlakenaturecenter.org
Located at the Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area (WMA), the Great Salt Lake Nature Center is a place for education, discovery, and enjoyment. We invite you to explore and find out what makes the Great Salt Lake Ecosystem one of the most extraordinary natural features in North America.
Hardware Ranch
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wildlife.utah.gov/hardwareranch
Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area is a working ranch with the mission of enhancing big game winter range and other critical habitats, thereby maintaining healthy rangelands for all wildlife.
Tree Utah
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www.treeutah.org
TreeUtah is a statewide 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to tree planting and education.
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Canyonlands Field Institute
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www.canyonlandsfieldinst.org
Immerse yourself in the wildness and beauty that only a desert sojourn can offer. Come with us and experience wild nature through hiking, camping and river running.
Red Butte Garden
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www.ogdennaturecenter.org
Red Butte Garden, a part of the University of Utah, is a non-profit organization located in Salt Lake City, Utah. With over 100 acres including display and natural gardens, walking paths and natural areas with hiking trails, Red Butte Garden is the largest botanical garden in the Intermountain West that tests, displays, and interprets regional horticulture.
Multicultural Center of Cache Valley
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www.mccutah.org
The Multicultural Center of Cache Valley is a non-sectarian, non-denominational institution. Its primary mission is to assist minorities in Cache Valley who request assistance in reaching their full potential as a citizens and visitors of the United States of America.
USU Sustainability Council
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www.sustainability.usu.edu
The Utah State University Sustainability Council is comprised of USU faculty, staff, and students committed to the development and promotion of sustainable practices on campus. The council is organized into several committees to implement outreach, education, and conservation efforts.
Salt Lake Bike Collective
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www.slcbikecollective.org
The Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.
Utah State Parks
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www.parks.utah.gov
Utah State Parks and Recreation manages Utah's 43 state parks. There are currently four open positions with State Parks.