The AmeriCorps Exotic Plant Management Corpsmember (ages 18-25) is based at the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in St. Croix Falls, WI, with travel to up to 11 National Parks located in Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin (Late April to Mid-October).  Primary duties will support high park priority invasive plant management and vegetation restoration practices in Great Lakes Exotic Plant Management Team Network National Parks. Interns will assist with manual and chemical plant control, seeding, equipment maintenance, data collection, data QAQC, report writing, identification of native and nonnative plants, outreach and education, and management planning.  Members must be able to safely operate power and hand tools, chainsaws, small equipment and trucks pulling trailers.

JOB DETAILS:

— AmeriCorps service position (ages 18-25)

— Term: January 16-December 13, 2019

— Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. typical.

— Stipend: $1690/mo

— Education award: $5920 upon successful completion of term

— Location: Saint Croix Falls, WI

QUALIFICATIONS:

— Good mechanical skills

— College course work or degree in Natural Resources related field

— Plant identification skills

— Ability to obtain and maintain herbicide applicator licenses in Wisconsin and Michigan.

— Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written formats

— Detail oriented and ability to demonstrate safe work practices

REQUIREMENTS:

— 18-25 years old.

— Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

— Full term of service must be completed in order to receive the education award.

PERKS:

— Gain valuable job skills applicable to any career

— Earn an AmeriCorps education award for school expenses or to pay off qualified student loans

— Learn about current environmental issues and network with natural resource professionals

— Get field experience and gain natural resource management skills

For more details and a complete list of locations, qualifications and requirements, please visit our application page.

APPLY ONLINE: conservationcorps.org/apply

DEADLINE: October 5, 2018

QUESTIONS? Contact Megan Zeiher, Recruitment Coordinator

recruit@conservationcorps.org(link sends e-mail) or 651-209-9900 x35