Ecological Conservation and Invasive Plant Management Individual Placements

Title: ??? Ecological Conservation and Invasive Plant Management Individual Placements?

Location: ?Monocacy National Battlefield, Frederick, MD?

Dates of Service: June 2nd –August 15th (11 total weeks)

Positions Available: 2 Internships

Pay: $680/week (600/ living stipend 80/additional benefit)

Status: This is a full-time, seasonal 300 hour AmeriCorps National Service position.

Contact: ?Questions? Email Alex Vindas Cruz (alex_vindascruz@nps.gov)?

To Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter via the application on our website, www.appalachiancc.org/individualplacements. The deadline to submit your application is March 15th.

Appalachian Conservation Corps:

Our Individual Placement program works to connect young people to conservation service work across Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, DC, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. ACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation organizations.

Individual Placements gain hands-on experience at their placement site, and ACC supports them through their term, as well as provides a variety of benefits to help them succeed in achieving their career goals. ACC welcomes national applicants, but also emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve.

Position Summary:

We are excited to announce an internship opportunity for individuals passionate about ecological conservation and managing invasive plant species! This internship offers hands-on experience in environmental restoration efforts aimed at preserving natural ecosystems and combating the spread of invasive plants. The 11-week position will work as part of a team to complete projects such as invasive plant management, landscaping, and native species plantings. Interns will work with various tools and equipment including hand tools, string trimmers, backpack and tank herbicide sprayers, and pole saws.

• Assist in monitoring and mapping invasive plant species in local ecosystems.

• Participate in field surveys, data collection, and ecological assessments.

• Help implement and track invasive plant management strategies.

• Work with the park biologist and other team members on natural resource management projects.

• Support educational outreach and community involvement in conservation efforts.

• Learn about native plant restoration techniques and biodiversity protection.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about a career in natural resource management and land stewardship! This internship program will also provide an opportunity to learn about integrated resources management and other park functions including cultural landscapes, archeology, facilities management and trail maintenance, and public engagement.

Training may be provided in chainsaw operation and safety, First Aid/CPR/AED, archaeological field methods, pesticide use and safety, Operational Leadership (safety), wildland firefighting, plant identification, landscaping and pruning, and others as needed.??

???Housing is NOT provided for this position.??

Benefits:

• $680/week living stipend, paid bi-weekly

• $1,565.08 AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon successful completion of 300 hour service term (award amount varies based on length of commitment and can be used for paying off federal student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college)

• 3 Days of Paid Time Off

• Service hours count towards Public Lands Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Eligibility

• Possible student loan forbearance and interest payoff

• Member Assistance Program – 3 free sessions of support with a counseling or work-life balance specialist

• On-the-job training

• Additional subject-specific certifications and trainings may be offered

• Depending upon the academic institution and program, this position may fulfill internship requirements

• Professional development opportunities (mentorship, resume support, alumni listserv, etc.) and exposure to natural resource career paths

General Qualifications:

• Be between the ages of 18 and 30 (exception for Veterans up to age 35)

• Have US Citizenship or Legal Permanent Residency status

• Have a high school diploma or GED

• Pass background checks: all offers of positions are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and Federal and/or State criminal background check

• Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (individuals are eligible if they have not already completed 2 full years of AmeriCorps service, or 4 AmeriCorps service terms, whichever comes first – please contact us if you are unsure of your eligibility)

• Possess a valid driver’s license

• Willingness to work as part of a team

• Physically capable of field activities (hiking, carrying backpacks and equipment) in adverse conditions (high heat, high humidity, biting insects, rough terrain, inclement weather)

Our Promise:

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.