TITLE: ANCESTRAL LANDS - RESOURCE ASSISTANT INTERN

START/END DATE:  MARCH 4, 2019 - AUGUST 23, 2019

STIPEND:  $404/week  (+Education Award) 

TERM:  25  weeks 

REPORTS TO:  US Forest Service 

LOCATION:  Ft. Pierre, SD 57532

STATUS:  900-hour  AmeriCorps  Service  Term 

BENEFITS:  AmeriCorps  Education  Award  $1,538.36  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. 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW: 

Join the Southwest Conservation Corps’ summer intern team by working as a Resource Assistant with the United States Forest Service!

The Fort Pierre Ranger District manages the 116,000-acre Fort Pierre National Grassland in central South Dakota for multiple-use. Those uses include, but are not limited to, conservation, livestock grazing, and recreation.

The intern will be focused on: 1) land management duties on the Fort Pierre National Grassland, 2) facilitating the successful completion of the 2018 and 2019 program of works for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe/Fort Pierre National Grassland Youth Conservation Crew, and 3) development and implementation of a youth/play/learn/serve project that engages at least 20 Native American school aged kids from the surrounding tribal communities. 

Essential functions and responsibilities:

Creating a ~30 page coloring book targeted to 8-12 year olds that highlights both ecology and Lakota values

Habitat improvement projects to improve habitat quality for pronghorns, pollinators, and other grassland species; including resources for cultural use

• this will involve retrofitting fences with smooth wire to make them easier for pronghorn to cross
• establishing native flora
• planting medicinal forbs and preferred food stuff (such as chokecherry)

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

The  successful  applicant  must  be  self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision after the initial training period. The applicant must be able to maneuver and operate in a mixture of office and field work. This can include long periods of standing or walking on rough, uneven ground, bending, crouching, and stooping.  Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Prior to starting this position a government security background clearance will be required. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

21 years of age or older

College Graduate  or  Recent  College  Preferred

U.S. Citizenship

• Permanent Resident Card, INS form I-551
• Alien Registration Card, INS form I-551
• A passport indicating that the INS has approved it as temporary evidence of lawful admission for permanent residence
• A departure record ( INS 194) indication that the INS has approved it as temporary evidence of lawful admission for permanent residence

Driver's License

APPLY NOW! 

To apply, please submit an updated resume and letter of interest along with the online application. 

Required Skills Required Experience

• Associates degree  from  a  two-year  college  or  technical  school;  Bachelor’s  degree preferred.

• Minimum six months to one-year related experience

• Broadcast cable, network or agency experience a plus

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications including, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent verbal, written, organizational and communication skill

• Incumbent must be diligent, proactive and have a positive attitude

• Ability to collaborate effectively and work well with team members

• Independent problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines

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