Conservation Technician maintains the authenticity and overall appearance of art objects. Conducts analysis to determine appropriate method for cleaning and repairing objects. Being a Conservation Technician may require an associate's degree or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Conservation Technician relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Title : AmeriCorps USFS Recreation Technician
Start Date : May 20, 2024
Stipend : $730 per week, paid on a biweekly basis
Term : 24 weeks, 40 hours a week
Location : Based out of the Forest Service Ranger District Dolores, CO
Status : 900-hour AmeriCorps Service Term
Benefits : AmeriCorps Education Award $3,447.50 after successful completion and access to Employee Assistant Program
Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a program of the non-profit service organization, Conservation Legacy, which is built on the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) that operated from 1933 1942.
Programs are developed using a step ladder approach to provide a progression of skill development based on a member’s needs.
Members receive a weekly living allowance, training, and an AmeriCorps Education Award (for qualifying individuals).
Program Overview :
The USDA Forest Service has an overall mission of Caring for the Land and Serving People. The San Juan National Forest encompasses about 1.
8 million acres in the beautiful southwestern corner of Colorado. From high-desert mesas to alpine peaks, these federal lands are managed by the USDA Forest Service for multiple uses.
Visitors are asked to respect each other and the natural resources while recreating on the hundreds of miles of trails.
The Recreation Program oversees trails, roads, McPhee Reservoir, Lizard Head Wilderness, and other recreation facilities at the Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest.
The Recreation Program needs local talent who are genuinely interested in learning more about the multiple uses of our national forests in this area.
Local knowledge helps education other members of our community about the Forest Service. The Individual Placement (IP) will assist with varying recreation maintenance projects which will focus on the improvement of the local trail system, they will also be embedded with developed recreation and trail crew members and be exposed to other district programs as well.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities Include :
Preferred Qualifications or a Strong Desire to Grow in the Following :
Training Provided :
Tool use, public outreach skills, wildfire awareness
Potential Environmental or Human Risk Involved :
Housing Provided : No
General Requirements :
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To apply, please submit an updated resume and letter of interest along with the online application.
Contact Niki Antonio with any questions nantonio@conservationlegacy.org
Conservation Legacy strives to create a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to experience the outdoors and improve our shared outdoor spaces.
Conservation Legacy encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this position. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Conservation Legacy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Last updated : 2024-03-22