$17,000 Stipend for Young Adults

Article courtesy of People for Change Coalition

The Chesapeake Bay Trust is currently soliciting applications from young adults 18-25 who are looking for hands-on entry level professional experience and training particularly in the environmental field.

Info Session Wed 4/5 at 6:30 p.m.

Not only do the participants work full-time at their selected host site, but they also receive extensive leadership and professional development training throughout the year.

(Register online now!) Attend INFO SESSION ON:

Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm
PFCC Offices
9500 Arena Drive, Suite 460
Largo, MD
Some key points:
Age: 18-25
Deadline to apply: April 14th at 5pm
Stipend: $17,000
Commitment: Full-time (40 hrs a week) for a year
Start date: August 22, 2017

Click here for instructions on how to apply

MENTION that you learned of the program through the People for Change Coalition (and please contact us if you need help with the application) contact@pfccoalition.org  — www.pfccoalition.org

The purpose of the Corps Program is to:

  1. enable young adults to work with host organizations and communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region on issues surrounding the Chesapeake Bay
  2. provide leadership and training opportunities for young adults pursuing environmental careers including conferences, trainings, grant writing, project management and others.
  3. help participants to manage programs and projects in the realms of environmental restoration, community engagement, environmental education, energy conservation, sustainable agriculture and forestry that will promote and sustain the Bay and its surrounding environment.
  4. gain career skills and become more engaged through meaningful community service.

The Chesapeake Bay Trust anticipates placing 30-35 individuals with nonprofit organizations and government agencies throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Click here for the application.

Applications must be submitted through the Trust’s online system by April 14, 2017, at 5:00 p.m.

For more information, attend the information session on April 5 at 6:30 p.m. – Register online now!

Sandra Pruitt
Executive Director
People for Change Coalition Inc.
9500 Arena Drive, Suite 460
Largo, MD 20774
301-772-1552
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