Northwest Youth Corps
FOUNDED IN: 1984
Address:
2621 Augusta Street
Eugene, Oregon
97403
Burns District BLM - Archaeological Collections Management Resource Assistant
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Burns District BLM - Archaeological Collections Management Resource Assistant
Type of Position: Corpsmember / Intern
Town, City, Park, etc: Hines
State / Territory: Oregon
Benefits: Education Award, Housing Stipend/Assistance, Public Land Corps Hiring Authority
Project/Program Focus: Data Collection, Other
Attachments/Supplemental Materials:
Burns-BLM-Archaeological-Collections-Management
ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Since 1984, Northwest Youth Corps has been providing opportunities for youth and young adults to learn, grow, and experience success. Our programs focus on education, challenge, community, leadership and empowerment, and typically include epic outdoor experiences in some of the most wild and scenic places on Earth. Our suite of programs have something to offer both a teenager looking for their first summer work experience and a recent college grad needing specific certifications to land their dream job. We partner with land management agencies and like-minded non-profits across the west to complete high priority conservation projects designed to improve the lands and communities in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Burns District BLM Cultural Resources Division is recruiting one 12-week 480 hour AmeriCorps member beginning June 10th, 2024 through August 30th, 2024. The successful applicant will coordinate with cultural resources staff to inventory and document pre-contact archaeological collections housed at the district headquarters for Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) reporting purposes. The position will require excellent writing skills, data entry skills utilizing Microsoft Excel, and meticulous attention to detail. The member must complete an end of service project presentation (5-10 minutes in length) highlighting the key takeaways of their time with the agency. Fieldwork will be required to ground-truth sites included in the inventory process and to build skills for future agency employment.
JOB DUTIES
The member will perform data entry, work closely with cultural resources staff, and document pre-contact archaeological collections. Additionally, the member will conduct fieldwork during the inventory process.
Specific activities include:
[%] is the percentage of time throughout the term of service.
- Organizing collections for inventory purposes (30%)
- Fieldwork with cultural resources staff (30%)
- Data entry (30%)
- Formal Training (10%) *
*Training will not exceed 20% of total member service hours.
REQUIREMENTS
- Currently enrolled in an Associates, Bachelors, or Graduate Degree Program
- Members must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts.
- 18+ years of age upon program start date.
- Ability and willingness to undergo a federal criminal background check is required
- Driver’s license
- Ability to lift heavy objects (at times 30-50 lbs) and hike up to five miles/day.
- Writing skills, including a writing example
- Data entry familiarity (use of spreadsheets, Microsoft Excel)
- Flexibility in daily duties
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
The member will have available a $1,000 reimbursement fund for gear, mileage, and training relevant to the position. Upon successful completion of program requirements, an education award amount of $1,824.07 is awarded to the member.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Northwest Youth Corps Internship Program Coordinator Abi Snow at [email protected] or 541-654-4704, or Patrick O’Grady at 541-573-4402 or [email protected].
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history). The member will not engage in any prohibited activities as stated in the Member Service Agreement.
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