Columbia Land Trust is seeking applicants to fill its 2010 AmeriCorps Stewardship Team (term of service lasts January 21, 2010 December 10, 2010). The four-person dedicated field team will plan and implement a variety of projects and develop special programs for Columbia Land Trust. Specific activities will include planting, weed control, compliance monitoring, project effectiveness monitoring, project management, volunteer leadership, community outreach, research and writing, GIS and data management, stewardship work-plan development, and special programs development. Each team member will be in charge of one or more specific projects related to their area of expertise, with other activities to be carried out by the team as a whole. DETAILS ON EACH OF THE FOUR POSITIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY, ARE PROVIDED BELOW.
The main location where team members will complete in-office work and where field activities will be planned and deployed from will be the Columbia Land Trust main office at 1351 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA. Occasional work may be based out of our Hood River or Astoria offices. Project and fieldwork locations are located in numerous counties in WA and OR, allowing team members to gain experience working in a wide range of habitat types and with a variety of local communities.
COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTIONS CAN BE FOUND AT
http://www.northwestserviceacademy.org/position.cfm UNDER "COLUMBIA LAND TRUST".
----TEAM LEADER----
As the team leader, the person in this position will focus on planning and implementing environmental restoration and other field work to be performed by the team, leading the team during field work, managing other tasks related to the teams work, and interfacing with NWSA staff (100%).
General responsibilities:
Lead the team throughout the term of service in all work projects, providing direction and assistance.
Coordinate and lead fieldwork, such as planting, weed control, weed mapping, and other stewardship work.
Manage the teams work calendar to ensure all projects are completed in a timely manner and coordinating with staff as necessary.
Serve as the teams quality control point, reviewing documents and work products of team members.
Assist staff in determining strategies and techniques to meet environmental restoration goals.
Collaborate with staff to plan and implement restoration, maintenance and monitoring projects.
Assist with monitoring to measure environmental restoration project effectiveness.
Research and write baselines and management plans.
Organize project information, including project binders, files, data, photos, and maps.
Position requirements:
Education and experience in environmental biology, ecology, environmental science, forestry, or a related field.
Willingness to travel and ability to serve occasional weekends and on frequent week-long overnight projects (spikes).
Leadership experience or ability.
Familiarity with plants and ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest.
Familiarity with environmental restoration and monitoring concepts and methods.
Also see list of "ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOUR POSITIONS" at the end of this posting.
Preferred (but not required) qualifications:
Familiarity with plants and ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest.
Experience with GIS and GPS systems.
Forestry expertise and field skills.
Experience writing management and monitoring plans.
Orienteering experience.
Previous chainsaw experience
Wilderness First Aid Training/Certification
----RESTORATION PROJECTS PLANNER----
This position will assist staff with planning and overseeing implementation of environmental restoration projects, including working with contractors, for projects such as planting, invasives control, forest management, in-water stream restoration, pre- and post-project monitoring, and other projects (50%). The person in this position will also work closely with other team members to implement on the ground restoration projects (50%)
General responsibilities:
Assist staff in contracting, planning, implementing and overseeing various restoration projects.
Assist with fieldwork, such as planting, weed control, weed mapping, and other outdoor stewardship work.
Instruct teammates in proper techniques, plant identification, and other skills needed to perform work.
Research and write baselines and management plans.
Assist with monitoring to measure environmental restoration project effectiveness.
Organize project information, including project binders, files, data, photos, and maps.
Position requirements:
Extensive biological knowledge of Pacific Northwest flora, fauna, ecosystems, and their management.
Experience planning projects from start to finish, preferably environmental restoration projects.
Experience performing environmental stewardship or other fieldwork outdoors.
Education or knowledge of biology, ecology, environmental science, forestry or a related field.
Ability to communicate and interact in a positive, professional manner with various populations such as: project partner(s), colleagues, community volunteers, students and the general public.
Also see list of "ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOUR POSITIONS" at the end of this posting.
Preferred (but not required) qualifications:
Experience with GIS and GPS systems.
Forestry expertise and field skills.
Experience writing management and monitoring plans.
Orienteering experience.
Experience operating boats and chainsaws.
----MONITORING SPECIALIST----
This position will focus on designing and implementing monitoring protocols for restoration effectiveness monitoring (species surveys, water quality, plant monitoring, photo-documentation, transects, GPS locations, etc), and collecting, organizing, and analyzing monitoring data (50%). The person in this position will also work closely with other team members to implement on the ground restoration projects (50%).
General responsibilities:
Research standardized monitoring protocols.
Implement monitoring best practices for pre- and post-restoration monitoring.
Develop monitoring forms and procedures, and collect monitoring data.
Analyze environmental data and report results of analyses.
Write annual reports summarizing restoration results.
Train and lead volunteers to carry out monitoring work.
Collaborate with GIS staff to create maps reflecting monitoring results, and to guide future monitoring efforts.
Design and implement a system for tracking the acreage and impacts of conservation and restoration efforts.
Assist with field work, such as planting, weed control, weed mapping, and other outdoor stewardship work.
Research and write baselines and management plans.
Organize project information, including project binders, files, data, photos, and maps.
Positions requirements:
Education or knowledge of biology, ecology, environmental science, forestry or a related field.
Knowledge of statistical concepts and methods for use in designing monitoring protocols and analyzing data.
Experience working with and analyzing data and familiarity with database software and concepts.
Knowledge of restoration monitoring protocols (vegetation, hydrology, fish, etc).
Experience using ArcMap and other GIS visualization and analysis software to analyze data and create maps.
Experience using GPS units.
Familiarity with plants and ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest.
Also see list of "ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOUR POSITIONS" at the end of this posting.
Preferred (but not required) qualifications:
Forestry expertise and field skills.
Experience writing management and monitoring plans.
Orienteering experience.
Experience operating boats and chainsaws.
----COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST----
This position will focus on outreach to local communities for environmental restoration and conservation projects (20%). This position will also focus on development, organization, and leading volunteer programs that support environmental restoration and conservation projects (30%). The person in this position will also work closely with other team members to implement on the ground restoration projects (50%).
General responsibilities:
Coordinate an established volunteer program by organizing and leading volunteer workdays, recruiting and engaging with new volunteers, and organizing volunteer information.
Develop and launch a new Corporate Volunteer Program and outreach to potential corporate partners.
Develop and train new participants in our existing Site Stewards Program.
Lead volunteer work parties, tabling events, and volunteer appreciation events
Help staff develop outreach and informational materials. Assist staff in determining appropriate strategies for outreach to local communities. Develop a Rural Community Outreach Program.
Conduct outreach to engage community members in restoration project planning and implementation (may include written, telephone and in-person communication with a variety of stakeholders).
Assist staff in planning and implementing tours of project sites.
Assist with fieldwork, such as planting, weed control, weed mapping, and other outdoor stewardship work.
Research and write baselines and management plans.
Assist with monitoring to measure environmental restoration project effectiveness.
Organize project information, including project binders, files, data, photos, and maps.
Position requirements:
Experience with volunteer management, adult environmental education, or a related field.
Experience performing outreach to targeted groups, and developing written outreach materials.
Public speaking experience.
Ability to communicate and interact in a positive, professional manner with various populations such as: project partner(s), colleagues, community volunteers, students and the general public.
Education or knowledge of biology, ecology, environmental science, forestry or a related field.
Also see list of "ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOUR POSITIONS" at the end of this posting.
Preferred (but not required) qualifications:
Experience with event coordination.
Familiarity with plants and ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest.
Web development experience.
Experience with GIS and GPS systems.
Experience writing management and monitoring plans.
Forestry expertise and field skills.
Experience operating boats and chainsaws.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOUR POSITIONS:
Experience working outdoors performing environmental stewardship work or other fieldwork.
Familiarity with common web browsers and email programs (i.e. Outlook). Proficient with Microsoft Office software products.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors, in inclement weather, in steep terrain, in remote areas. Ability and willingness to operate power tools and hand tools needed to complete stewardship work. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Willingness to apply herbicides on occasion (training and safety gear will be provided).
Ability to organize information thoroughly and efficiently, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
A genuine enthusiasm for conservation and the mission, goals and values of Columbia Land Trust.
Ability to communicate and interact in a positive, professional manner with various populations such as: project partner(s), colleagues, community volunteers, students and the general public.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable, and to work with minimal supervision when necessary.
Complete and submit all necessary NWSA/AmeriCorps paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
Attend and complete all NWSA/AmeriCorps training and service requirements including orientation, training's, team meetings and national service days.
Wear an NWSA uniform and/or appropriate identifiers while performing service or attending official events
Wear and maintain safety gear (hard hats, ear protection, eye protection etc
) as needed based on safety hazards.
Ability to drive large four-wheel drive vehicles with trailers. Training provided.
Must have a valid drivers license, clean driving record and ability to provide documentation.
21 years of age or older, at beginning of service term.
U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving an education award.
Ability to commit to the full term of service for which they are applying.
Must successfully pass a fingerprint criminal history background check provided through NWSA and/or Project Sponsor Agency.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Have not previously served two terms in an AmeriCorps*State or National program. Members may serve up to three terms in a National Service Program, but only two terms may be within an AmeriCorps*State or National program. Members are only eligible for an education award for their first two terms of service, regardless of the type of term (full or part-time) and regardless of the successful completion of that term.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION FOR ALL POSITIONS:
Organizational or NWSA-provided vehicle is available for service activities. Member is covered by organizations vehicle insurance policy.
Office and rendezvous points for traveling to project sites are accessible by public transportation.
Project sites are generally not accessible by public transportation.
HOW TO APPLY:
For the Team Leader position ONLY: Position is open until filled. Email the following to Cara Coffee at cara.coffee@esd112.org:
Rιsumι
Cover Letter
Contact information for three references
Written answers to the following questions
1. Describe your experience supervising, leading and teaching others.
2. Describe a problem you encountered during your prior service experience and how you addressed the situation.
For any of the other three positions, deadline to apply is Mon Nov 23 at 5pm. Email a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to: Ian Sinks, Stewardship Manager, isinks@columbialandtrust.org.
- Location: Vancouver WA, up & down Columbia River
- Compensation: Member Benefits Include: A taxable, monthly living allowance (before taxes, approximately $1,336 for Team Leader, $1036 for other three positions); Upon successful completion of a term of service, eligible members/leaders receive an education award of $4,725. The education award can be used to repay qualified student loans or for further education in an accredited institution of higher learning, vocational or trade schools; Loan forbearance; Basic medical insurance (does not cover vision or dental); Child care allowance for those who qualify; Professional development, trainings and networking opportunities.
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