What are the responsibilities and job description for the Individual Placement - Natural Resources Assistant position at Student Conservation Association, Inc?
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Natural Resource Assistant
Position Summary
This position is to aid in the Raystown Lake Project's environmental stewardship program, and will focus on three main categories: wildlife management, forest and land management, and fisheries management. Specific work will include threatened species, habitat management, invasive species, and artificial habitat structures.
Location
Hesston, PA
Schedule
May 12, 2025 - September 6, 2025
Key Duties and Responsibilities
This position will support the environmental stewardship program at Raystown Lake. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, wildlife tree maintenance, chestnut orchard maintenance, turtle monitoring, deer browse studies, terrestrial/aquatic invasive surveys, and boundary inspection. Daily tasks will require the service member to work outdoors which may include walking/hiking several miles daily through wooded/forested areas with potentially steep and uneven terrain. Service member may encounter a variety of outdoor hazards such as poisonous plants, venomous snakes, ticks, and others The service member must be in good physical condition to accomplish these tasks.
Marginal Duties
Not applicable.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old on start date.
- Able to work independently and as part of a small team.
- Able to work outdoors in the summer months.
- Able to use maps to navigate to field locations.
- Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
- ArcGIS (or similar software) experience
- Experience using a handheld GPS unit
- Basic knowledge of flora and fauna in Pennsylvania
- Student pursuing a degree in natural resource management, environmental science, wildlife management, biology, or a related field.
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
No housing is available for this position.
Compensation
- Living Allowance - $340/week
- AmeriCorps Education Award - valued at $2,817 for 675 hours of service and successful completion of the position.
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Recommended
Additional Benefits
You will be exposed to many different aspects of natural resource management at Raystown Lake. Through this job you will develop skills in data collection, vegetation management, and wildlife habitat management.
AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.
Salary : $2,817
