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)
About Stewards:
Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards) 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.
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This position is a 365 day (1 year) public service term lasting from June 3, 2024 – June 2, 2025.
Living Allowance: $62.69/day ($22,881.85/year)
About the Site:
Lyndon B. Johnson NHP and the YMCA of Austin collaborate each year to offer outdoor education programs during summer camp to connect youth with their national parks and the environmental and civil rights legacy of President Lyndon B. Johnson. Through this project, Lyndon B. Johnson NHP seeks to expand its outreach by collaborating with the YMCA of Austin to offer education and outreach programs year-round. This vision includes partnering with YMCAs throughout the Texas Hill Country, including Austin and San Antonio areas. Join Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and its partners on their efforts to inspire the youth through outdoor education programs inspired by the landscape of the Texas Hill Country and its history. Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park was established when the enabling legislation adopted by Congress was signed into law on December 2, 1969. The purpose of Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is to protect the historic structures and Texas Hill Country landscapes linked to the ancestry, life, and legacy of President Johnson and provide opportunities for visitors to compellingly experience these places that shaped the personality, character, and political philosophy of Lyndon Johnson throughout his life and that served as the setting for a remote White House during his presidency.
Member Duties:
The goal for the AmeriCorps VISTA project is to support LBJ National Historical Park’s education and community engagement initiatives to engage the youth of the Texas Hill Country. The focus of this project will be to connect the past to the present through President Lyndon B. Johnson’s legacy. To accomplish this, AmeriCorps VISTA will support the park's partnership with YMCA of Austin to build community engagement and education programming in the Austin metro area. In addition, AmeriCorps VISTA will assist the park to expand its outreach to multiple Y’s throughout the Texas Hill Country.
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For more information, please contact Addie Gilkerson (she/her) at agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org
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