[ECOLOG-L] AmeriCorps Restoration Ecology Position
The Wilds Restoration Ecology Project Member Description 2018-19 Skills and Qualifications: Understanding of ecological issues and a concern for improving the environment is necessary; some knowledge of plant identification or restoration ecology techniques preferred. This position requires the ability to work both independently and in a team setting. Excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to work under deadline pressure and the ability to handle multiple tasks are paramount to succeeding in this position. Knowledge of MS Office software packages and general computer skills are required with experience in GIS preferred. Must have high school diploma or GED, B.S. in ecology or related field preferred. AmeriCorps member must possess the ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, insects, etc.), be able to carry 40 pounds and to walk extended distances over rough terrain. Ability to speak in public setting is required. Must have own transportation and valid drivers license. Usual hours of service will be M- F during regular office hours of 8:00-5:00pm. The ability to serve flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, is needed. Hours may fluctuate, increase or decrease, in consideration of seasonal changes such as inclement weather or other extended activities. Location: The Wilds, Cumberland, OH. The Wilds is North America’s largest conservation center and consists almost entirely of reclaimed mining land. It is managed jointly as a zoological park for the maintenance and captive breeding of globally imperiled species and as a conservation site for native plants and wildlife. Therefore, one of our major objectives is restoration of native ecosystems on site. Our restoration work focuses on establishing native prairies and planting forests, maintaining and improving existing ecosystems through invasive species removal, prescribed burns, and planting native species. Furthermore, we monitor ecosystem responses to restoration, which include survey and monitoring for a wide variety of species including plants, butterflies, grassland birds, amphibians, mesocarnivores, and in ecosystems such as wetlands, streams, forests, and grasslands. Duties and responsibilities of the AmeriCorps Member: 1. Implement habitat improvements through activities such as invasive plant management, native plantings, and prescribed burns. 2. Monitor ecosystem recovery through vegetation and wildlife surveys, environmental monitoring, photo point collection. 3. Track riparian restoration through macroinvertebrate and fish surveys, identification, and calculation of IBI scores. 4. Organize, research, and process survey data, write reports summarizing findings. 5. Participate in project planning and implementation through meetings and field studies. 6. Use GPS & GIS to make maps and assist with monitoring efforts. 7. Enhance skills and knowledge applicable to position through participation in workshops, conferences and training 8. Complete 2 activity reports monthly, required timesheets and monthly reports in The OnCorps system online system 9. All other duties as assigned within the limitations of this member description. Additional Information: No public transportation is available. Position requires hiking and some physically demanding tasks, including outdoor work throughout the seasons. This may include hot, buggy, cold or otherwise challenging conditions. Participants should be prepared with appropriate field gear / foot wear. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/2KRg4AO How to Apply to OSRC 1. Go to my.americorps.gov; Click “Apply to Serve” (bottom of screen) 2. Build an application; you will need two references. Allow time for their response before submitting. 3. Search Listings for Rural Action or Ohio Stream Restore Corps 4. Click the OSRC name and Apply! 5. You will get a confirmation email with further instructions.
[ECOLOG-L] Restoration ecology and one health apprenticeship
A Joint Restoration Ecology and One Health Apprenticeship 2018 The Wilds is one of the largest and most innovative conservation centers in the world, offering diverse training programs for early career professionals. The Wilds has nearly 10,000 acres of reclaimed mineland and remnant forest patches, which present opportunities for ecological restoration and cutting-edge research to help address emerging public health concerns such as harmful algal blooms and water quality, with College of Public Health, The Ohio State University and professional public health practitioner with the US Public Health Service (usphs.gov). This six-month position starting May 2018 is aimed at recent graduates from related fields. Typical tasks: Half-time at The Wilds, the apprentice will be implementing habitat improvements and monitoring ecosystem recovery through invasive plant management, vegetation and wildlife surveys, environmental monitoring, and photo point collection. The other half-time, the apprentice will be coordinating community engagement activities in wildlife and water conservation, including collecting water samples to analyzing results from various water bodies; wetlands, lakes, experimental wetlands, and crops. • Training: field methods such as plant identification, survey protocols, research methodology, microcystin field testing, GPS & GIS applications/map making, biological monitoring and application of land management and restoration techniques. • Apprentice will conduct a scientific research project related to water quality and beavers with a final presentation to Wilds employees and researchers at The Ohio State University at the end of their term. • Position requires hiking and some physically demanding tasks, including outdoor work throughout the seasons. This may include hot, buggy, cold or otherwise challenging conditions. Participants should be prepared with appropriate field gear / foot wear. • Should be interested in emerging public health concerns and how ecosystems services and public health are interconnected, eager for learning opportunities and willing to practice new skills independently. • Apprentices must be responsible, flexible, self-motivated and able to work effectively with limited supervision, as well as in a team setting. • Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to lift at least 45 lbs. • Must have basic knowledge in biostatistics and environmental health science. • Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends. Schedule is typically M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. While no monetary compensation is offered, on site housing will be covered as well as gas mileage when traveling for projects. In addition, the position is ideal for acquiring practical experience in conservation, wildlife (beavers) monitoring, natural resource management, ecological and public health, land stewardship or ecological studies. It is particularly well suited to prepare participants for graduate school or work in a conservation or public health fields. To apply, please send your resume with three references and a cover letter to the contact below. Outline your objectives to gain from the position and how your past experience makes you an ideal candidate. Our training programs are competitive and we value placing individuals in programs that suit their career goals. Please send application materials by March 15th, 2018 to: Dr. Rebecca Swab Director of Restoration Ecology, The Wilds 14000 International Road, Cumberland, OH 43732 740.638.5030 ext. 2084 rs...@thewilds.org www.thewilds.org
[ECOLOG-L] Restoration Ecology Apprenticeship
Restoration Ecology Apprenticeship The Wilds is one of the largest and most innovative conservation centers in the world, offering diverse training programs for early career professionals. The Wilds has nearly 10,000 acres of reclaimed mine land and remnant forest patches which present opportunities for ecological restoration and research. Six month position available from May 29th to November 30th, 2018, flexible upon request. Apprentices gain hands-on experience, participate in vegetation and wildlife studies and receive field training on a variety of ecological studies in wetland, forest, stream & grassland habitats. • Focus: the focus of this particular apprentice position is monitoring survival and growth rates of trees in a recent tree planting on site. The selected candidate will conduct an independent research project including field work monitoring the tree planting, with a final presentation to Wilds employees at the end of their term. • Typical tasks: implementing habitat improvements and monitoring ecosystem recovery through invasive plant management, vegetation and wildlife surveys, environmental monitoring, photo point collection, data analysis and report writing. • Training: field methods (species identification, survey protocols, research methodology), GPS & GIS applications/map making, biological monitoring and application of land management and restoration techniques, Wildlife ecology basics and techniques, landscape genetics. • Position requires hiking and some physically demanding tasks, including outdoor work throughout the seasons. This may include hot, buggy, cold or otherwise challenging conditions. Participants should be prepared with appropriate field gear / foot wear. • Candidates should be eager for learning opportunities and willing to practice new skills independently. Apprentices must be responsible, flexible, self-motivated and able to work effectively with limited supervision, as well as in a team setting. • Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to lift at least 45 lbs. Schedule is typically M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. While no monetary compensation is offered, on site housing will be covered. The position is ideal for acquiring practical career experience in conservation, natural resource management, land stewardship or ecological studies, and is particularly well suited to prepare participants for graduate school or work in a conservation organization. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by March 15th here: http://bit.ly/2EDS0Ox In your cover letter please mention that you are interested in the tree survival position- other positions are available as well but do not cover housing costs. Outline what you would hope to gain from the position and how your past experience makes you an ideal candidate. All training programs at The Wilds are competitive and we value placing individuals in programs that suit their career goals.
[ECOLOG-L] Restoration Ecology Internship
The Wilds is one of the largest and most innovative conservation centers in the world, offering diverse training programs for early career professionals. The Wilds has nearly 10,000 acres of reclaimed mineland and remnant forest patches which present opportunities for ecological restoration and research. Six month positions available starting February 2018. Apprentices gain hands-on experience, participate vegetation and wildlife studies and receive field training on a variety of ecological studies in wetland, forest, stream & grassland habitats. Apprentices will have the opportunity to develop their own independent research project involving field, lab, and/or computer modeling components. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://columbuszoo.org/job-results/wilds/internship Please include in your cover letter what you would hope to gain from the position, why you want to learn about restoration ecology, and how your past experience makes you an ideal candidate.
[ECOLOG-L] Restoration ecology and one health apprenticeship
A Joint Restoration Ecology and One Health Apprenticeship 2018 The Wilds is one of the largest and most innovative conservation centers in the world, offering diverse training programs for early career professionals. The Wilds has nearly 10,000 acres of reclaimed mineland and remnant forest patches, which present opportunities for ecological restoration and cutting-edge research to help address emerging public health concerns such as harmful algal blooms and water quality, with College of Public Health, The Ohio State University and professional public health practitioner with the US Public Health Service (usphs.gov). This six-month position starting Feb 2018 is aimed at recent graduates from related fields. Typical tasks: Half-time at The Wilds, the apprentice will be implementing habitat improvements and monitoring ecosystem recovery through invasive plant management, vegetation and wildlife surveys, environmental monitoring, and photo point collection. The other half-time, the apprentice will be coordinating community engagement activities in wildlife and water conservation, including collecting water samples to analyzing results from various water bodies; wetlands, lakes, experimental wetlands, and crops. •Training: field methods such as plant identification, survey protocols, research methodology, microcystin field testing, GPS & GIS applications/map making, biological monitoring and application of land management and restoration techniques. •Apprentice will conduct a scientific research project related to water quality and beavers with a final presentation to Wilds employees and researchers at The Ohio State University at the end of their term. •Position requires hiking and some physically demanding tasks, including outdoor work throughout the seasons. This may include hot, buggy, cold or otherwise challenging conditions. Participants should be prepared with appropriate field gear / foot wear. •Should be interested in emerging public health concerns and how ecosystems services and public health are interconnected, eager for learning opportunities and willing to practice new skills independently. •Apprentices must be responsible, flexible, self-motivated and able to work effectively with limited supervision, as well as in a team setting. •Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to lift at least 45 lbs. •Must have basic knowledge in biostatistics and environmental health science. •Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends. Schedule is typically M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. While no monetary compensation is offered, on site housing will be covered as well as gas mileage when traveling for projects. In addition, the position is ideal for acquiring practical experience in conservation, wildlife (beavers) monitoring, natural resource management, ecological and public health, land stewardship or ecological studies. It is particularly well suited to prepare participants for graduate school or work in a conservation or public health fields. To apply, please send your resume with three references and a cover letter to the contact below. Outline your objectives to gain from the position and how your past experience makes you an ideal candidate. Our training programs are competitive and we value placing individuals in programs that suit their career goals. Please send application materials by January 3rd, 2018 to: Dr. Rebecca Swab Director of Restoration Ecology, The Wilds 14000 International Road, Cumberland, OH 43732 rs...@thewilds.org www.thewilds.org
