Description: Spend your summer working and camping outside at some of Southern Nevada’s premier natural areas. Serve alongside fellow military Veteran’s while making a lasting contribution to Nevada’s natural heritage. Gain valuable field experience while working on conservation projects throughout the State of Nevada.
Compensation: This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend of $3,700 for the summer. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members bi-monthly throughout the entire year. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service members shall receive an additional education award in the amount of $1,415 that can be used for paying off student loans, or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Timeline: May 16, 2011 – August 11, 2011 Conservation Projects: Trail building and rehabilitation Exotic species removal Habitat restoration Riparian rehabilitation Illegal road decommissioning Duties: Maintaining a positive and professional attitude at all times while providing service. Communicating with agency project staff. Complying with both production and quality work standards established by NCC administration, crew supervisors and project partners. Contributing to basic duties at the campsite including cooking, cleaning and organizing crew equipment. Work Schedule: Crew members serve in the field on both 4-day-on, 3-day off tours and 8-day-on, 6-day-off projects. Training: Members will participate in orientation from May 16, 2011 to May 20, 2011, where they will receive training in trail building, leave-no-trace ethics, CPR/First Aid, and effective citizenship. Locations: Lake Tahoe Basin Great Basin National Park Spring Mountains NRA Ely, Nevada Qualifications: To qualify, you must be over 18 years of age and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education awards). Must be a veteran of the United States military and have the ability to provide DD214 papers. To Apply: Step 1: Click here https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do? id=39290 Step 2: Click “Apply” then register. Step 3: Once registered login and complete the application. Step 4: Click the “Search Listings” link and search under ‘Environment’ and ‘NV’. Step 5: Click on the position then hit the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of the listing. Please direct all questions regarding the application process to Bridget Walden at [email protected]. These AmeriCorps positions are made possible by a generous grant from the Nevada Commission for National and Community Service. This program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
