Individual Placement - Habitat Restoration and Education

Student Conservation Association•Ashland, WI

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About The Position

This dual position helps the individual gain a variety of experience in the conversation field while also helping accomplish the main goals of the Refuge. The individual will be spending about half their time working on habitat restoration through invasive species control, and the other half of their time helping with our environmental education program, which works with local school children.

Requirements

A four-year undergraduate degree in a related field or one year of combined work experience with a natural resource agency or conservation organization (e.g., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, State Parks, or a similar relevant organization)
A valid state driver’s license
This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with herbicides
Experience using hand-tools, mowers, and weed whackers
Experience working with kids
Training in outdoor education curriculum like PLT, project wet etc.

Responsibilities

Control invasive plant species through hand-pulling, lopping, weed whacking, and herbicide application
Assist with fieldwork, including habitat improvement projects such as invasive species assessment and treatment, as well as other biological duties
Support school field trips by teaching lessons, managing students, and assisting with setup and cleanup
Assist the Refuge Park Ranger with the Partner School Program
Help prepare and deliver high-quality environmental education programs in local schools
Support staff with special events, including Kids Fishing Day and Science Camp