Northwest Youth Corps
FOUNDED IN: 1984
Address:
2621 Augusta Street
Eugene, Oregon
97403
Prineville District BLM - Archaeological Resource Assistant
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Prineville District BLM - Archaeological Resource Assistant
Deadline to apply: 2024-05-20
Type of Position: Intern / Individual Placement
Town, City, Park, etc: Prineville
State / Territory: Oregon
Benefits: Education Award, Housing Stipend/Assistance
Project/Program Focus: Data Collection, Other
Attachments/Supplemental Materials:
PrinevilleBLM_Archaeology_AC_PD2024
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 BLM Prineville District is recruiting one AmeriCorps member beginning June 3rd, 2024, until August 23rd, 2024. As an Archaeology resource assistant, the selected candidate would complete assignments designed to develop professional skills in heritage resource management within the framework of BLM's multiple use mission. 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
Member will perform a variety of routine procedural tasks in support of a cultural resource program that can be quickly learned and are covered by specific instructions. This intern will participate in cultural resource inventories to identify cultural, historical and/or paleontological resources. Selectee will also participate in cultural resource clearances to identify cultural, historic, and/or paleontological resources in areas designated for surface disturbance.
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
BLM Central Oregon Field Office Assistant Field Manager Nick Weber at [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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