Carson NF: Historic Outreach and Recreation Technician IP

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps•Taos, NM

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will act as a collaborative liaison between local communities and the Carson National Forest in assisting in the development of a future interpretative recreational management plan for the Carson NF section of the Old Spanish National Historic Trail, as well as local trail systems in historically important locations including San Cristobal, the Taos Foothills, McGaffey Canyon, and Miranda Canyon. The position will focus on community outreach; exploring ways to garner more community involvement, integrating local and historic cultural knowledge into recreational development on the Forest. Other duties include working as a team with host location staff and tracking data. Being comfortable working outside and interacting with the public are key skills for this position. Professional development and work-training is a major focus of this position. The ideal candidate is someone looking for a starting point to build a career in outdoor recreation, management, and conservation. This position is managed through RMYC and includes professional development, regular check-ins, and life skills training that RMYC offers regularly. Other training opportunities will be provided through the host program or outside training tailored to the needs of the individual. Cross-training with other programs is also encouraged. As an AmeriCorps member, this position will not serve in any supervising or staff roles.

Requirements

18-30 years old as of the position start date.
All AmeriCorps members must be citizens, national, or lawful permanent residents of the United States. State-level background checks will be conducted for non-residents of NM.
Chosen candidates must complete a pre-employment National Service Criminal History Check and fingerprint scan
You must be truthful in all statements regarding criminal history.
You cannot be registered or required to be registered on any state sex offender registry or the National Sex Offender Registry.
You cannot be convicted of murder.
Insurable driving record and a valid driver’s license.
Have a High School Diploma, equivalent diploma (G.E.D.), or agree to obtaining one prior to using the Segal Education Award
Able to complete the entire length of the service term, including make up hours if necessary.
Essential physical functions include the ability to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, climb, balance, reach with hands & arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on a frequent basis, and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Pursuing, or interested in pursuing, further education in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or other related fields.
Must feel comfortable speaking with community members and in front of groups.
Must be comfortable working outside and performing fieldwork for long periods of time in all weather conditions.
Applicants should demonstrate strong organizational skills, have experience working as part of a team, be able to work well with others in a professional setting, be self-motivated, and able to work independently with limited supervision after the initial training period.
Applicants must have great attention to detail and problem solving skills.
Strong work ethic, and the ability to take initiative and work independently with periodic check-ins.
Participation in one service event that benefits the community is required, with options to attend additional service events.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the various cultures and ethnic groups who inhabited the region in past periods to better understand the relationship of the cultural communities and the cultural resources affiliated with them.
Completed, or currently enrolled, in college-level education courses in Anthropology, History, or related field of study.
Previous experience in community outreach and involvement.
Strong project management, written and oral skills.
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
Bachelor’s degree, or ongoing degree work, in a related field (Archeology, History, Anthropology, etc.)

Responsibilities

Conducts historical research on the Old Spanish Trail and the Camino Real to better understand the history of the trails and the surrounding communities. Presents this research and understanding to the Recreation and Public Services staff to improve their understanding as well.
Outreach to historical associations and groups affiliated with the Old Spanish Trail and the Camino Real to explore opportunities for interpretation support. Work with these partners to identify more appropriate alignments to the Old Spanish Trail that maintain the spirit of the trail while creating a better user experience and reducing conflicts with cultural value.
Work with the USFS Recreation Program and trails crew to understand current and proposed recreation projects occurring in the areas outlined in the position overview to articulate to the communities the proposed project actions.
Organize community outreach events and opportunities for the public to provide and/or learn local history in the area.
Provide a final report compiling results of community outreach events and involvement to the Carson National Forest.
Organizes and hosts a volunteer event using community partners in one of the areas listed in the position overview.
Track miles of trail improved and acres of land improved, along with other notable project work, for biweekly RMYC reports.
Administrative tasks, including filing, organization, invoicing, and reporting.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage is available to all AmeriCorps members at no cost to the member.
Non-Scheduled Days (paid days off) are available, with the exact number depending on the length of the term of service
Student loan forbearance and interest payments are available for qualifying loans.

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