Andrew Rust

Northeast Iowa Field Coordinator at Trees Forever
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Grant Writing for Nonprofits Certification
    Green Iowa AmeriCorps
    Apr, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Commercial Pesticide Applicator- Right of Way (6)
    Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
    Dec, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Save Our Streams Monitor
    Izaak Walton League of America (national office)
  • L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
    National Wildfire Coordinating Group
  • S-130, Firefighter Training
    National Wildfire Coordinating Group
  • S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
    National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Experience

  • Trees Forever
    • United States
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Northeast Iowa Field Coordinator
      • Aug 2022 - Present

  • Green Iowa AmeriCorps
    • United States
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Natural Areas Volunteer Coordinator
      • Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

      • Built a network of volunteers for restoration and management tasks• Coordinated stewardship work events, in cooperation with relevant stakeholders, formonitoring and control of woody and invasive species, and other actions• Maintained the safety of volunteers through appropriate training, equipment andconsistent adherence to safety procedures• Developed and implemented educational and community engagement activities

    • Outreach Coordinator
      • Sep 2020 - Aug 2021

      • Developed a successful grant proposal for a volunteer water qualitymonitoring program, securing full funding from the DNR'sResource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Program.• Implemented creative and unique educational programs to live andvirtual audiences on a variety of platforms.• Used ArcGIS software to map potential oxbow wetlandrestoration projects in several watersheds across the state of Iowa.• Organized and coordinated two successful volunteer water quality monitoringevents.

  • UNI Bookstore
    • Textbook Associate
      • Aug 2018 - Mar 2020

      • Maintained textbook shelves.• Assisted in determining availability of back-ordered or late-ordered books.• Answered questions from customers in-person, via email, and via telephone.• Called textbook vendors to place orders for textbooks.• Processed textbook orders for students efficiently.

    • Cashier
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

      • Welcomed customers with a friendly attitude, answered their questions, helped them locate items, and provided recommendations. • Bagged or wrapped purchases to ensure safe transport.• Accepted payments, ensuring all prices and quantities were accurate.

  • Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Maintenance Worker
      • May 2017 - Aug 2017

      • Operated a variety machines and equipment to complete maintenance tasks.• Led a different crew of 3-5 individuals each week for 6 days each week.• Taught team members proper use of equipment, making for a safe environment.• Delegated tasks to team members • Operated a variety machines and equipment to complete maintenance tasks.• Led a different crew of 3-5 individuals each week for 6 days each week.• Taught team members proper use of equipment, making for a safe environment.• Delegated tasks to team members

Education

  • University of Northern Iowa
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Environmental Science
    2016 - 2020
  • University of Northern Iowa
    Minor, Earth Science
    2016 - 2020
  • Forest City High School
    High School Diploma
    2012 - 2016

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