Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking THREE Invasive Plant Management Members who will assist Southeast Invasive Plant Management Team (SE-IPMT) staff with the management, control, and eradication of invasive plants and forest pathogens.
For the full position description and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/760987.html
Start Date: July 2022, start date flexible for the right candidate
End Date: 26 weeks from the start date
Location: The SE-IPMT is based in Asheville, NC.
Fieldwork will primarily be conducted at the Blue Ridge Parkway, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with the possibility of traveling further out if travel restrictions lift later in the season.
Project Background and Objectives: One of the many ways the NPS is addressing invasive species is through the Invasive Plant Management Program. The program assists parks in preventing introductions of new species, reducing existing infestations, and restoring native plant communities and ecosystem functions.
Living Allowance: ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $500/week to offset the costs of food, housing, and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly. Extensive travel is required and all project-related hotel expenses are covered by ACE/NPS. Potential out-of- pocket reimbursements will be fulfilled approximately two weeks after approved travel documents are submitted to ACE.
Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or NPS.
AmeriCorps: This position may be eligible for a 900-hour AmeriCorps Education Award ($3,172.50) upon successful completion of service hours. Additional enrollment steps are required.
Schedule: A typical schedule is eight, ten hour days followed by six days off OR four ten-hour days with three days off.
To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/760987.html
Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC NPS Recruitment Specialist, Victoria Yee, at vyee@usaconservation.org.
Entry-level
Nonprofit- NGO
500/week
Asheville, NC, USA
2022-06-22 00:00