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The Umatilla National Forest, in partnership with the Mt. Adams Institute and AmeriCorps, is now offering a full-time, paid internship for U.S. Military Veterans.
For more open positions and detailed position descriptions with full application instructions, please visit: mtadamsinstitute.org/internships/ or contact Katie Schmidt, Recruitment Coordinator, at (509) 395 3465 or katie{@}mtadamsinstitute.org.
Position Title: Administration/Frontline Intern
Project Location: North Fork John Day Ranger District, 7410 Main St, Ukiah, OR 97880
Position Summary: In partnership with the Mt. Adams Institute, the North Fork John Day Ranger District of the Umatilla National Forest is seeking an Administrative/Front Line Intern. This position will be 80% administrative in nature, including basic Forest Service fiscal, property, acquisition, and customer/visitor service and office clerical duties. Engagement with the public will include greeting visitors, providing information on routine and recurring topics and directing unusual inquiries to appropriate staff, as well as selling and issuing visitor passes and permits. This position will also manage fleet vehicle records, housing collections, campground fund collection and forest product tracking. The position would report to the district Staff Support Specialist for immediate oversight, and would be assigned/identify a Forest Service mentor in one of the primary functional areas in the agency (admin, fire/fuels, natural resources, planning, recreation, etc.). The intern would be provided the opportunity for up to 20% of their internship in complementary experience in the primary functional areas. The intern could attend fire school and provide administrative support to local incidents.
General Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to):
1. Answer telephone and greet visitors in a professional manner, provide information on routine and recurring topics, direct unusual inquiries to appropriate staff, district ranger, or partner agencies/organizations.
2. Permitting and sales of visitor passes, fuel wood permits, and other forest products.
3. Maintain and balance a currency or digital sales drawer using Forest Service point of sales systems including cash and credit card receipts.
4. Utilize Forest Service computer applications for managing fleet vehicle records, housing/quarters collections, campground fund collections and deposits, and forest product tracking.
5. Inventory and organize office supplies according to identified needs and requests.
6. Prepare requisitions for office supplies and other field equipment as requested by district employees.
7. Prepare correspondence for mailing, manage postage and mailing tasks, and file correspondence according to Forest Service records management practices.
8. Define and implememt projects with other Forest Service resource functions including but not limited to: facilities, fire/fuels, fisheries, hydrology, range management, silviculture, timber.
9. Attend fire school for firefighting and/or additional training for non-line fire support functions such as personnel status check in, public information, logistics support, etc.
10. Support Forest Service volunteers including campground hosts and similar.
11. Organize and carry out environmental education activities in schools and local outdoor venues.
12. Complete a Community Action Project that is identified by the Intern, researched, and implemented during the term of service.
13. Attend and complete all MAI/AmeriCorps training and service requirements including orientation, trainings, team meetings and national service days.
14. Complete and submit all necessary MAI/AmeriCorps paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
15. Wear an MAI uniform and/or appropriate identifiers and required safety gear while performing service or attending official events.
Position Requirements:
1. Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record and ability to provide documentation. Must comply with Driver Certification and Safety Agreement (see VetsWork Application Documents on website).
2. Attend a mandatory orientation in Corbett, OR from 2/4 to 2/8, quarterly Intern trainings in Trout Lake, WA (food and lodging provided for orientation and trainings), and quarterly Intern meetings.
3. Ability to perform routine clerical tasks such as answering telephone, taking messages, transferring calls, etc.
4. Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office platform including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
5. Ability to perform recurring tasks with minimal supervision after introductory training period.
6. Ability to recognize when situation deviates from routine conditions, identify potential solutions, and seek supervisory assistance in complex situations.
7. Excellent work ethic, cheerful disposition, and interest in creating a new perception of public service.
8. Interest/proven performance in exploring and experiencing a unique rural community in remote northeast Oregon.
9. Comply with all established agency safety policies and procedures.
10. Ability to work with people of various age, interests, backgrounds and beliefs.
11. Meet other requirements of federal employee (eg. background check)
12. Must have served in US Armed Forces and have a DD214 with an honorable discharge.
13. 21 years of age at beginning of service term.
14. U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
15. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving an education award.
16. Ability to commit to the full 45-week term of service.
17. Selection, placement and retention are contingent upon passing the National Sex Offender Public Register and a national FBI fingerprint check. Position does have recurring access to vulnerable populations.
18. Members are eligible to serve up to four terms of service and receive AmeriCorps Education awards for each term of service up to the value of two full time education awards only. It is the responsibility of the applicant to inform MAI of any previous service in an AmeriCorps program, regardless of whether or not they completed the previous term(s) of service. MAI is not liable for providing an Education Award to a member if they are not eligible under the Corporation for National and Community Service AmeriCorps guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Prior experience in customer service, retail, sales or office work.
2. Current state driver's license without restriction.
3. Outstanding references.
Visit: mtadamsinstitute.org/internships/ for a full position description and application instructions.
To view a short video about Mt. Adams Institute's VetsWork program visit mtadamsinstitute.org/programs/.
Benefits include:
-$1,200 Monthly Living Allowance
-$6,095 Education Award
-Health Insurance
-Child Care Assistance
- Members with G.I. Bill benefits may be able to dual enroll as an apprentice and access their Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) of up to approximately $2400 per month. Actual benefits vary by individuals' qualified benefits.
-Health Insurance
-Student Loan Forbearance
-Free Bunkhouse Housing Provided
-Networking/Professional Development/Training Opportunities
For more open positions and detailed position descriptions with full application instructions, please visit: mtadamsinstitute.org/internships/.
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