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What is AmeriCorps?
AmeriCorps is a National Service movement with its roots in the Peace Corps and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). AmeriCorps provides thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds with an opportunity to complete a term of service. Nationwide there are over 900 AmeriCorps programs providing part-time and full-time service to communities in the areas of health and human needs, public safety, homeland security, education and the environment.

When you choose to participate in the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute's AmeriCorps Placement Program, you become part of a nationwide family of AmeriCorps members and community volunteers. You take on new challenges, develop field and leadership skills, network with environmental pros, and make friendships that will last a lifetime.

The AmeriCorps placement program at PCEI has several options for both interested members and sponsors.


Field Teams

Field teams serve with the Northwest Youth Corps (NYC) in their Leadership Development Program. Groups of approximately 10 members serve together for their entire term of service in the back country of Arizona, Idaho and/or Washington State. The Leadership Development Program (LDP) integrates team-based work projects, education, and on-site technical training into a curriculum that emphasizes leadership growth, and the development of conservation work skills.

Field team positions are part time, 900 hour AmeriCorps positions. Participants earn a monthly AmeriCorps stipend and, upon completion of a successful term of service, an Americorps education award. Successful graduates of the LDP will be eligible for summer or fall field staff positions with NYC.

LDP 3 begins on April 10, 2008. LDP 4 begins May 29, 2008.

Apply now through Northwest Youth Corps!


Individual Placements

Individual members who are placed with a sponsoring agency either independently or in small groups full-time for their entire term of service. Sponsoring agencies develop the project, assist with applicant recruitment and provide daily guidance and supervision of their member(s). PCEI partners with leading environmental government agencies and non-profits throughout the state and eastern Washington.

Our office partners with approximately 25 agencies including various Idaho Fish and Game Departments (in Boise, Jerome, Idaho Falls), Palouse Conservation District in Pullman, Washington, the Environmental Resource Center in Ketchum, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge in Nampa, Idaho, and Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute in Moscow, Idaho, to name a few.

Members are responsible for their own housing and often choose to live near the community where their project is located.

Outdoor opportunities are plentiful. Idaho has world-class rivers and wilderness areas. Outdoor adventures such as hiking, backpacking, cross country skiing and kayaking are waiting to be experienced.

Check out open positions to find the ideal AmeriCorps experience for you!


Idaho Environmental Education Corps

One of the most innovative AmeriCorps programs in the state, Idaho Environmental Education Corps (IEEC) positions immerse members in an amazing 12 month experience.

During the first nine months (August 13 - May 30), members teach and learn at Idaho's only residential science school, the McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS). MOSS is a 3-5 day residential education program that hosts 5th - 6th grade students from across Idaho at the University of Idaho McCall Field Campus. Members will participate in graduate level training programs in community ecology, teaching methods, and outdoor leadership and lead teams of 6-8 students through the forests and along the streams of the Salmon River Mountains.

Winter and spring will continue in McCall with both Winter Residential and Spring Outreach Programs. Outreach Programs take MOSS on the road by visiting schools across the state of Idaho. Members will implement a catalog of environmental education programs both in classroom and field settings. Training will continue with additional short courses, conferences, and workshops.

Each AmeriCorps member will spend the summer (June 1 - August 31) at various placement sites including public natural resource agencies and non-profit organizations who are looking for skilled educators, interpreters, and natural resource technicians. During this segment, you will apply the skills and knowledge gained during the intense training and hands-on application of the prior segment to help environmental organizations statewide fullfill their missions while gaining more meaningful experience.

Learn more about this incredible experience.

Education Award Program

In our Education Award Program (EAP), members typically serve part-time with the partnering organization (25-75 hours per month), though some projects require that the member serve on a more full-time basis for two months to a year. EAP members can serve in 300, 450, 675, or 900 hour positions.

This is a great way to be rewarded for service in your community. Contact our office now to find out how to personalize your AmeriCorps experience and earn money for college, to pay back existing loans, and more!


Become a member today by joining our Individual Placement program, our Mobile Environmental Education Corps, or our Education Award Program. Work in some of the world’s most pristine landscapes while gaining the hands-on and leadership skills you need to land your dream job!



Meet our Fall 2007 members!



View available AmeriCorps positions

If you have additional needs contact Erin Rishling or at 208.882.1444.



last update: 10/3/2007

Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute
P.O. Box 8596 • Moscow ID 83843 • (208) 882-1444 • info@pcei.orghttp://www.pcei.org