Idaho Conservation Corps
Address:
5657 Warm Springs Ave
Boise, Idaho
83716
Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve - Natural Resource Management (Vegetation) AmeriCorps Member
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve - Natural Resource Management (Vegetation) AmeriCorps Member
Deadline to apply: 2024-05-01
Type of Position: Intern / Individual Placement
Town, City, Park, etc: Arco
State / Territory: Idaho
Benefits: Education Award
Project/Program Focus: Native Plants
ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
History Philosophy
Idaho Conservation Corps is a state wide program of Northwest Youth Corps. Northwest Youth Corps (NYC) was started in 1982—during a tough economic period—with the mission of helping youth and young adults to learn, grow, and experience success. Since that time, NYC has helped 17,000 diverse young people benefit from education, leadership, empowerment, and challenge, while completing high priority resource management objectives across the state. Annually NYC crews carry out 180,000 hours of projects such as invasive plant removal, riparian planting, stream restoration, fence construction, and trail maintenance for a variety of federal, state, and local partners.
Our core purpose is to provide opportunities for youth and young adults to learn, grow, and experience success. Our programs focus on education, challenge, community, leadership and empowerment, giving youth critical life skills and confidence. Programs stress teamwork, inclusion, and leadership while promoting a solid work ethic and individual achievement. Youth leave Idaho Conservation Corps knowing that they can overcome obstacles, solve problems, make friends, and attain their objectives in life.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is recruiting one (1) AmeriCorps member with a start date of May 6, 2024. The selected member will assist in management of natural resources at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, Minidoka National Historic Site, and Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. The work will be field-oriented and will predominately be to support the vegetation management team through invasive plant management, vegetation monitoring, rare plant surveys, and restoration efforts.
JOB DUTIES
Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific activities will include:
- General Resource Management (10%)
- Assist the wildlife program and other divisions as needed, such as cultural resources or interpretation and education staff.
- Prepare information on resource activities to present to co-workers and the public.
- Invasive Plant Surveys and Treatment (35%)
- Survey, identify, map exotic and invasive vegetation.
- Treat exotic vegetation through hand-pulling, cutting, and herbicide application.
- Document treatments and update files and GIS layers.
- Maintain equipment.
- If interested, will be able to study and take the exam for an Idaho Pesticide Applicator’s License.
- Vegetation Monitoring (35%)
- Survey, identify, and map native vegetation, including rare and sensitive plant species populations.
- Complete hazard tree surveys.
- Monitor forest health through pathogen and defoliation surveys.
- Document findings and update GIS and files.
- Seed Collection and Restoration (20%)
- Collect seeds for future restoration and replanting efforts.
- Disperse seed in designated restoration areas.
- Plant seedlings in restoration areas.
- Document activities and ensure correct labeling of collected materials.
REQUIREMENTS
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to work outdoors in remote settings and inclement weather across uneven terrain.
- Willingness to work independently in an outdoor setting.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills and a positive attitude.
- Current driver’s license.
- Willingness to submit to a government background security check.
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Pacific Northwest and/or Great Basin plants and natural resources.
- Coursework in biology and/or botany and a strong interest in conservation.
- Experience reading maps.
- Previous experience using GPS devices.
- Experience in field data collection.
CONTACT INFORMATION
How to apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internships
Please select “Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve - Natural Resource Management (Vegetation) AmeriCorps Member” when applying.
Additional Information
If you have questions about the position, please reach Northwest Youth Corps Internship Program Officer Matthew Schlegel at [email protected] or 2086258402 or Sara J. Ihrie at [email protected] or (208) 358-7955.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Duty Location:
Duties are performed within Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in Arco, Idaho. Approximately 20 nights will be spent camping.
Terms of Employment:
One AmeriCorps member will complete a term of service (length dependent on commitment of hours), starting May 6, 2024, through October 21, 2024. The member must complete a minimum of 960 service hours by the end of their term. The standard work schedule would be 7 am - 5:30 pm Mon-Thur. Over 80% of work will be performed in the field with the remainder in an office setting. The member will receive a 30-minute lunch each day and this lunch break does not count towards AmeriCorps member service hours. Training will not exceed 20% of total member service hours. Housing will be provided at park headquarters at no cost to the member.
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