AmeriCorps Member Application Available Now!
The Franklin County Fiscal Court- Solid Waste division is looking for a member of our community to serve as an AmeriCorps member under the “EELCorps”–Environmental Education Leadership Corps–branch.
This is a 900 hour service role, starting from Sept 1 2025 (flexible start date) – Aug 31 2026. This service term would include educating at community events on what is recyclable, hosting demonstrations on how to compost, creating educational materials on pedestrian safety, hosting litter pick up events, and promoting recycling and waste reduction within businesses/universities/government entities in Frankfort.
This service term includes a $10,500 stipend, $3,697.50 education award, on-site training, and a shared office space in downtown Frankfort–with access to a desktop computer and phone.
Applicants must be able to work most Saturdays from 7-2.
Apply on the Kentucky Environmental Education Council’s website here: https://keec.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx