Northwest Youth Corps
FOUNDED IN: 1984
Address:
2621 Augusta Street
Eugene, Oregon
97403
Umpqua National Forest - Landscape Architect Resource Assistant
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Umpqua National Forest - Landscape Architect Resource Assistant
Deadline to apply: 2024-04-15
Type of Position: Intern / Individual Placement
Town, City, Park, etc: Roseburg
State / Territory: Oregon
Benefits: Health Insurance, Housing Stipend/Assistance, Relocation Assistance, Transportation Assistance
Project/Program Focus: Habitat Restoration, Landscaping
Attachments/Supplemental Materials:
CCC_LA2024.65f09c3d8dbdc
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
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Traditional landscape architecture roles, such as development of site analysis, conceptual plans, design narratives and construction drawings for a variety of outdoor recreation settings (trails, trailheads, overlooks, signage, boat launches, campgrounds,).
- Recreation planning functions involving scenic byways/bikeways/trails and related corridor planning, as well as community and partner level strategic planning efforts.
- Viewshed Corridor Planning
- Kiosk and environmental education/interpretation planning for the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River, North Umpqua Trail, and Rogue Umpqua National Scenic Byway.
- Fire recovery projects
- Lead and coordinate 250 hours of volunteer Volunteers will be engaged in priority forest projects such as: fire recovery and restoration, recreation planning and maintenance, scenic byway and place-based corridor planning, etc.
- Scenery management and related visual assessment work to support forest restoration and vegetation management.
- Inventory and other data collection related to recreation facilities condition, opportunities, and
- Collaboration with other landscape architects, recreation staff, and other interdisciplinary staff
JOB DUTIES
REQUIREMENTS
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Ability to work effectively with professionals in a variety of disciplines in a collaborative and
cooperative manner and handle multiple tasks/projects at a given time.
• Skills in problem solving, analysis, evaluation, and resolution. Ability to organize and prioritize
tasks to meet objectives as part of the performance of position duties.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and maintain a positive
attitude.
• Work environment conditions range from working inside an office setting to working in the
field. Physical activity and exposure to weather elements on occasion. It involves walking over
varied or sometimes rough terrain
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents over 19 years old.
• Valid state driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Government vehicles are available for work-related travel
• Resource Assistants are responsible for travel to and from duty station
• * Undergraduate or advanced degree in landscape architecture or related field *
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions about the Resource Assistant Internship, please reach NYC Internship Program
Coordinator Abi Snow at [email protected] or Umpqua National Forest Recreation
Program Manager, Vern Shumway by call or text at 541-530-0178
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Application Deadline: April 15, 2024
Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received
Type of position: Individual Placement
Service Dates: May 27, 2024 to May 30, 2025
Length of Term: 52 Weeks (2080 Hours)
How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, portfolio, 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
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