Assistant Land Manager Intern
Position Description:
The Assistant Land Manager Intern will be responsible for assisting the land manager with the maintenance and management of approximately 4000 acres that comprise the Lula Lake Land Trust's private lands. The trust lands are natural environments, primarily forested and mountainous with an emphasis on promoting public recreation. The assistant land manager will be responsible for assisting the land manager with maintaining the Trust property while working with local landowners and partners in trail development efforts, coordinating education and research activities on land trust property.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Regular patrol of Trust properties to discourage trespassers and encroachment.
- Management of the property in accordance with the land management plans.
- Maintain points of access and boundaries on Trust properties.
- Perform routine property maintenance including bush hogging, mowing, weed whacking, road maintenance, culvert and ditch work, trail design and layout, mechanized trail construction, trail infrastructure construction (bridges, signage), removal of deadfall and down trees, maintenance of management areas and areas of concern, trash pickup, exotic species control/elimination, sign placement, boundary marking, equipment maintenance and erosion control.
- Assist with interpretive programs for educational groups, field trips, research projects, and special events in association with the Trust
- Manage and supervise Open Gate Days the first and last Saturday (occasional Sundays) of each month
- Assist with planning, organizing, and provide leadership during volunteer workdays and special events.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be between the ages of 18 and 30 (exception for Veterans up to age 35)
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and provide documentation to support this
- Must have a high school diploma or GED, or agree to work toward attaining either during term of service (this is essential to obtaining and using the AmeriCorps Education Award)
- Must be cleared through an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry, as well as state and federal Criminal History Checks
- Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (individuals are eligible if they have not already completed 2 full years of AmeriCorps service, or 4 AmeriCorps service terms, whichever comes first – please contact us if you are unsure of your eligibility).
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the first day of employment and able to provide proof of vaccination before starting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Chainsaw certified
- Trail construction experience
- Carpentry experience
Compensation:
AmeriCorps members will receive and AmeriCorps living stipend of $300/week ($600 dispersed bi-weekly before taxes) via direct deposit. Upon successful completion of their term, interns will receive a $1,678.57 Segal AmeriCorps education award for tuition at Title IV accredited learning institutions, AmeriCorps approved non-traditional continued education or paying off student loans.
Participation and Expedition Behavior:
- Work effectively as a member of a team despite potentially stressful and difficult conditions. This may require problem-solving on an interpersonal or group level as well as a willingness to accept differences.
- Contribute to a safe learning environment, no harassment of others for any reason.
- Willingness and ability to complete all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training, and national service. Members must commit to participating in all crew/team activities, including service days in local communities where applicable.
- Effectively communicate ideas and concerns as they arise directly to supervisors, colleagues, and organization staff.
- Have the cognitive ability to learn necessary skills and apply them to effectively carry out the service work requirements.
- Appropriately always represent the Program and AmeriCorps to the public and project partners.
To Apply:
Please follow the link below and be sure to include a current resume as well as three references. If you have questions regarding the position, please contact: Patrick Kelly, Lula Lake Land Trust Land Manger, at pkelly@lulalake.org
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