Forest and Conservation Worker jobs in District of Columbia

Forest and Conservation Worker reforests and protects timber tracts and maintains forest facilities including roads and campsites. Applies a wide range of concepts. Being a Forest and Conservation Worker applies practical knowledge of practices and procedures from two or more specialized fields, such as forestry, soil science and/or agriculture. May require 2-4 years of related work experience. Additionally, Forest and Conservation Worker relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a manager, or head of the department. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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National Park Service – National Capital Regional Office – Public Affairs Fellow
  • Conservation Legacy
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Length:


    Term of positions is 30 weeks; full-time 40 hrs/wk


    Location:


    Washington, DC


    Living Allowance:


    $20/hour


    Title of Position


    National Park Service – National Capital Regional Office – Public Affairs Fellow


    Position Details

    Stewards Individual Placement Program (SIPP) 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.

    From urban retreats and historic structures to battlefields, monuments, memorials and more, the National Park Service (NPS) National Capital Region (NCR) has it all. Approximately 55 million locals and visitors from around the world come to the NCR for inspiration, relaxation, exercise and fun. The region encompasses all of Washington, D.C., Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia, and portions of southern Maryland and Northern Virginia. The NCR is home to thousands of significant assets including parks, parkways, historic landmarks, sites, and trails. Through outreach, communication, public events, and official announcements the Communications and Community Engagement Department, within the NCR, creates opportunities to improve public awareness and involvement in the work of the National Park Service.


    The intern would serve within the Communications and Community Engagement Department. Through engagements with the news media and public events like stakeholder meetings, the public affairs intern will promote the National Park Service’s missions, including the service’s environmental, historical, and cultural stewardship responsibilities. The intern will also help translate science, engineering, and natural resources management content into plain language products such as news releases and feature stories as well as visual communication elements like video news releases and infographics so people can make informed decisions more easily and meaningfully, especially as it pertains to planning, environmental and public comment requirements.

    Position Responsibilities will include:

    • Work with supervisor to administer media relations and public involvement campaigns.
    • Respond to written or verbal media and public queries.
    • Prepare speeches, news releases, and public presentations
    • Work with supervisor and other public affairs staff to plan and execute community outreach events.
    • Plan and develop social media content.
    • Translate technical information or other complex information, such as regulations, policies, and procedures into plain language visitors and residents can use to
    • make informed decisions
    • Work with mentor/ supervisor and other public affairs practitioners to create visualizations of data for use by the public.
    • Maintain control of government-issued equipment like laptop, camera, and identification/ access cards.

    Benefits:

    • Hourly Rate: $20/hour (pre-tax)
    • Professional development funds available
    • Trainings available including Department of the Interior Social Media Training course, Attendance to the Planet Forward Summit (or similar), will be enrolled in the Digital.gov Communities of Practice that include weekly, prescribed trainings and seminars led by public relations practitioners, and many more opportunities!



    Required Experience

    Minimum Requirements:

    • 1-year specialized experience (example: creation of news releases; responding to media and public queries; assisting in community outreach planning and coordination of media relations and public participation campaigns)
    • Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. accredited institution in one or more of the following: journalism, advertising, radio and television, public relations, tourism; integrated
    • marketing communications
    • Portfolio including a cover letter, sample news release, sample visual communication product, and sample media engagement and/ or public engagement plan
    • required
    • Driver’s license
    • Must be a US citizen

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Adept at the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of applications and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
    • Fluency in one additional language
  • 18 Days Ago

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NPS National Capital Regional Office- Facilities Operations Specialist (Build Up Program)
  • Conservation Legacy
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • NPS National Capital Regional Office- Facilities Operations Specialist (Build Up Program) Length: Term of positions is 12 weeks; full-time, 40 hrs/wk Number of Positions 2 Location: Washington, D.C. (...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Visual Information Individual Placement at Rock Creek Park
  • Conservation Legacy
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Title: Visual Information Individual Placement Location: Based out of Washington, D.C. at Rock Creek Park Position Dates: Flexible start in April or May for a 37 week term Pay: $682/week ($600/stipend...
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Parks and Environmental Conservation Manager
  • District of Columbia Public Schools
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary This position is located in the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Parks and Environmental Conservation Program. The program is responsible for managing parks and undeveloped open sp...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Washington Conservation Corps Member
  • AmeriCorps
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Immerse yourself in outdoor environmental projects and cultivate connection to the Northwest, your teammates, and the unique ecological features that define our region. The Washington Conservation Cor...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Parks and Environmental Conservation Manager
  • Department of Parks and Recrea
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • This position is located in the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Parks and Environmental Conservation Program. The program is responsible for managing parks and undeveloped open spaces within ...
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Forester
  • Gregg Forest Services
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Job Description Job Description Job Opening: I am seeking a full-time forester for Gregg Forest Services, a consulting f...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Wood Worker
  • MRJ Wood Products, Inc.
  • Waller, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Experienced & Entry level Wood Worker/Glazier , for Custom Wood Window and Wood Door com...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Forester
  • Manulife and John Hancock
  • Nacogdoches, TX
  • We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Forester
  • Manulife Investment Management Timberland and Agriculture
  • Colville, WA
  • We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Forester
  • Funga
  • Please send applications to jobs@funga.earth with the subject line "[Your Name] - Forester". Please include a CV and a o...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Forester
  • Manulife and John Hancock
  • Deridder, LA
  • We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Arborist-Forestry Worker 500
  • City of Lansing, MI
  • Lansing, MI
  • Salary : $48,145.70 - $57,461.12 Annually Location : Lansing, MI Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2023-801 Department: PU...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Local 17 Woodsman/ Driver
  • Lewis Tree Service Inc.
  • Detroit, MI
  • **Local 17 Woodsman/ Driver** Location Detroit, Michigan, United States Category Entry Level Operations / Groundsperson ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...
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Income Estimation for Forest and Conservation Worker jobs
$54,645 to $81,789

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