Ancestral Lands - USDA Forest Service Jemez Recreation and Resources Crew Member
TITLE: ANCESTRAL LANDS - USDA FOREST SERVICE JEMEZ RECREATION AND RESOURCES CREW MEMBER (4 POSITIONS AVAILABLE)
STIPEND: $400/week
TERM: JUNE 8TH, 2020 - AUGUST 21ST, 2020
REPORTS TO: USDA Forest Service Santa Fe National Forest - Jemez Ranger District
LOCATION: Jemez Springs, NM 87025
STATUS: 300 - hour AmeriCorps Service Term
BENEFITS: AmeriCorps Education Award $1,289.95 after each successful completion
SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CORPS’ MISSION
It is the mission of the Southwest Conservation Corps to empower individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities and the environment. The Ancestral Lands program is specifically designed to engage Native American youth and young adults with offices in Acoma, Durango, Gallup, Salida, Zuni, and Hopi. *ANCESTRAL LANDS SERVES LOCAL TRIBAL COMMUNITIES IN THE REGIONS WE OPERATE. APPLICANTS MUST BE NATIVE AMERICAN.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The crew member will work with the Santa Fe National Forest / Jemez National Recreation Area to engage in conservation/recreation and cultural/heritage work on the Jemez Ranger District. Based out of the Walatowa Visitor Center, the crew members will learn job skills by support natural resource conservation and sustainable recreation on the National Forest.
Essential functions and responsibilities:
NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION
SUSTAINABLE TRAIL MAINTENANCE
VISITOR OUTREACH
SODA DAM SIGNAGE
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful applicant must be reliable, punctual, and self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision after initial training and assignment of tasks. The applicant must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly. This includes frequently traversing uneven terrain and the ability to walk, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, reach, push, pull, and/or grasp in variable weather conditions and situations that may require a moderate amount of physical exertion. Applicant must have a visual acuity and valid license to operate motor vehicles and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates with trails, education, or science technician experience preferred, but not required.
APPLY NOW!
To apply, please submit an updated resume and letter of interest along with the online application.
Contact Clara at cmoulton@conservationlegacy.org with any questions.
Required Skills Required Experience