Purpose of the Program:
Assist regional staff with invasive species management planning, implementation, and restoration.
Community Needs that the Program Serves:
To serve public lands, protect biodiversity, enhancement, and conservation
AmeriCorps Member Duties and Responsibilities:
- Mapping of priority invasive species within selected parks using various mapping tools
- Manual removal of invasive plant species in selected parks using various techniques
- Monitoring previously treated sites for reestablishment and recommending treatment/restoration methods
- Compiling information to be used in park specific invasive species management plans
- Organize and implement invasive species outreach, control and restoration projects through volunteers or other types of groups (strike teams)
- Participate in regional Environmental Stewardship Team
- Participate in all SCA Corps-wide trainings and service projects, as well as project evaluation and reporting. (15%)
Performance Goals for the AmeriCorps Member:
Goal 1: Formulate at least one invasive species management plan for selected regional parks
Goal 2: Plan and implement at least three invasive species outreach or management projects
Goal 3: Plan and implement at least one restoration project in a previous invasive species management site.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Valid Driver’s License for at least 3 years
- Ability to pass a background check
- Candidate should have excellent communication and organizational skills, and be reliable and capable of performing duties with little supervision.
- Candidates must be self-motivated, able to initiate projects and tasks, have good time management and organizational skills, and effectively work with other students and the public.
- Experience with hand tools, map reading, GPS and GIS helpful but not necessary
- Experience with invasive species identification and control methods
- Working towards or holding a degree in an environmental field
Benefits:
- All SCA NYS Parks Corps members receive a taxable $200/week living allowance and housing provided
- Upon successful completion of the term, members receive a taxable Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps
- Student loan forbearance and interest repayments for federal student loan through AmeriCorps
- Eligible for free health insurance
- Eligible for childcare assistance through AmeriCorps
Training Opportunities: All Parks Corps members receive Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Leave No Trace Trainer Course, American Canoe Association QuickStart Your Canoe and professional development. Other opportunities include Game of Logging Levels 1 and 2, Conservation Work Skills, and other opportunities that arise.
*Please ignore fit rating/eligibiity notes related to this position. All applications received by the deadline will be reviewed.*
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Niagara Region of New York State Parks, Niagara Falls
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iMap Invasives
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Plenty of recreational opportunities within New York State Parks: hiking, biking, wildlife observation, camping
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All Parks Corps members receive Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Leave No Trace Trainer Course, American Canoe Association QuickStart Your Canoe and professional development. Other opportunities include Game of Logging Levels 1 and 2, Conservation Work Skills, and other opportunities that arise.
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- Biology
- some coursework or experience
- Ecology & Restoration
- some coursework or experience
- GPS
- some experience
- Hand Tools
- some experience
- Leadership Experience
- some experience
- Plant Identification
- competent with supervision
- Writing/Publishing
- competent with supervision