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ID #1368594
State Washington
City Kennewick-pasco-richland
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Washington
Showed 2018-11-19
Date 2018-11-10
Deadline 2019-01-09
Category Government
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Conservation Education-U.S. Forest Service-Military Veterans Only (Pendleton, OR)

Washington, Kennewick-pasco-richland 00000 Kennewick-pasco-richland USA

Vacancy expired!

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: Conservation Assistant

Project Location: 72510 Coyote Rd. Pendleton, OR 97801 and Ukiah-Hilgard Highway 244, Ukiah, OR 97880

Position Summary: In partnership with the Mt. Adams Institute, the Umatilla National Forest will provide an array of opportunities and experiences to the intern, including but not limited to firefighting, conservation education presentations, natural resource surveys and wilderness trails maintenance. The position will primarily be an assistant to the Conservation Education Coordinator, but will also assist others on the Forest in wilderness trails and campground maintenance and fish and hydrological surveys. This position is located on the Umatilla National Forest in Pendleton, Oregon & the North Fork John Day Ranger District in Ukiah, Oregon. The intern will assist in 3 major program areas across the forest. 1) Conservation Education & Volunteer Program (6 months): assists in management of the Education & Volunteer program, coordination with partners, grant writing and program development. 2) Wilderness Trails Program (3 months): Working in remote wilderness areas to clear, maintain and build trails. Assist with the Pack string (Horses & Mules) to aid trail crews in transporting equipment to work sites. Removing logs from the trail (crosscut saw work), drainage improvement (using a shovel and hoe/Pulaski to dig with). 3) Fisheries & Wildlife (2 months): assists with surveys of fish and other wildlife species.

General Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to):

1. Environmental Education:

a. Public outreach and education events (career fairs, outdoor school, etc.).

b. Support for the development and implementation of educational program.

c. Support in the implementation of a standard Volunteer Program.

2. Improvement of Public Lands

a. Trail maintenance for Wilderness trail systems.

b. Maintain campgrounds and other recreational facilities.

c. Monitoring and surveys of critical fish habitat.

3. Assist in building of new partnerships and maintaining existing ones.

4. Complete a Community Action Project that is identified by the Intern, researched, and implemented during the term of service.

5. Attend and complete all MAI/AmeriCorps training and service requirements including orientation, trainings, team meetings and national service days.

6. Complete and submit all necessary MAI/AmeriCorps paperwork and reports in a timely manner.

7. 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. Must be self-motivated and be skilled in organization and time management.

4. Should be comfortable speaking to audiences as well as in one-on-one settings with students, partners and general public.

5. An interest in natural resources education and desire to teach young children through high school- age.

6. Comply with all established agency safety policies and procedures.

7. Ability to work with people of various age, interests, backgrounds and beliefs.

8. Meet other requirements of federal employee (eg. background check)

9. Must have served in US Armed Forces and have a DD214 with an honorable discharge.

10. 21 years of age at beginning of service term.

11. U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.

12. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving an education award.

13. Ability to commit to the full 45-week term of service.

14. 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.

15. 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. Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

2. Experience posting to social media sites including Facebook, Twitter, etc.

3. Be able to lift and carry 45 lbs. three or more miles in less than 45 minutes.

4. Comfortable with hiking/backpacking up to ten miles per day and camping for multiple nights in a tent.

5. Comfortable working in developed recreation sites, including cleaning and maintaining campground toilets.

6. Ability to perform physical labor in rough, uneven terrain for extended periods.

7. Previous experience and familiarity with horses; ability to ride horses on backcountry trails.

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 AmeriCorps Education Award

-Health Insurance

- VetsWork is an apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Labor. 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.

-Child Care Assistance

-Student Loan Forbearance

-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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