Natural Resource Steward - Stewards Individual Placement : Job Details

** Natural Resource Steward**

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**Category**

Individual Placement/Internships

**Job Location**

1000 US-36, Estes Park, CO

**Tracking Code**

3209-984

**Position Type**

Full-Time/Regular

**Length:**

Term of positions is 26 weeks; full-time 40 hours/week

**Location:**

Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO

**Living Allowance:**

$550/week

**AmeriCorps Award:**

Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $3,172.50 (pre-tax).

**Start Date:**

5/23/2022

**Application Due Date:**

Preference given to applicants that submit application by 3/14/2022

**Title of Position:**

Natural Resource Stewards

**Position Details:**

Stewards Individual Placements (SIP) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health.

SIP in partnership with the National Park Service are seeking interns who will support Rocky Mountain National Parks Resource Stewardship Division as Natural Resource Stewards (Stewards). Stewards will primarily be working with the Restoration Ecology Program helping cultivate and plant native plant species, manage invasive species, and document and map rare and non-native species. Natural Resource Stewards will also gain experience in a wide range of resource management activities such as seed collection, seed cleaning, vegetation monitoring, irrigation, erosion control, digital data collection, various tool use, and may get to participate in several wildlife projects as well. Stewards will interact regularly with park staff for ample training and learning opportunities.

**Position Responsibilities will include:**

Restoration of Alpine Tundra Communities

* Load and transport plant material and supplies to project site

* Plant greenhouse and nursery stock into restoration site using appropriate techniques

* Set up irrigation with gas powered pumps, hose, and water tanks

* Keep records of material planted and work completed

Restoration of Utility Line Disturbances around Park Headquarters

* Weigh and mix seed for project

* Treat invasive plants growing in project areas

* Seed and mulch site

* Install erosion control materials where necessary

* Record and map areas restored using GPS technology

Removal of Exotic Plants in High Priority and High Visitor Use Areas

* Use hand tools to manually remove invasive plants

* Use backpack sprayers and UTV to control invasive plants with herbicides

* Mix, store, and load herbicides

* Record data on treatment areas using GPS

* Map new populations of exotic invasive plants

**Minimum Requirements:**

* No minimum education requirements

* Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records Check (must be at least 21 year old or have had a license for 3 years)

* Ability to work outdoors at elevations above 8,000 feet for 8-10 hour days.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

* Degree in biological sciences, natural resources, or a related field

* Experience in outdoor field work

**Benefits:**

* Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $3,172.50 (pre-tax).

* Living Allowance: $550/week (pre-tax)

* Training Opportunities

+ Vehicle safety

+ Use and operation of gas-powered pumps

+ Planting techniques

+ Alpine ecology

+ First aid/CPR

+ Tool use and safety

+ seeding and mulching techniques

+ Data collection and GPS

+ erosion control installation

+ herbicide handling and safety

+ plant identification

+ backpack sprayer use, calibration, and repair

**Please Note:** Housing is not provided for this position.

**How to Apply:**

Apply on-line at: . In addition to your resume, please submit a one page cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position.

*Stewards Individual Placements Program does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.*