Invasive Species Individual Placement

Conservation Corps New Mexico • Las Cruces, NM

308d

About The Position

The Invasive Species Individual Placement position is part of the AmeriCorps program under Conservation Corps New Mexico. This role focuses on invasive species management at the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge in Liberty, Texas. The position is designed for individuals to gain hands-on experience in conservation efforts, particularly in controlling invasive species that threaten local ecosystems. Participants will work closely with site supervisors to develop their skills and knowledge in environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Survey and monitor for invasive aquatic plants on Champion Lake and Timber Lake.
• Walk shoreline for invasive plants rooted or beached along the shoreline.
• Kayak/canoe the waters of Champion Lake and Timber Lake to search for pockets of invasive plants.
• Engage with the public about survey efforts and boat inspection to prevent moving invasive plants to other waters.
• Control activities of aquatic invasive plants and trifoliate orange.
• Apply herbicide to aquatic invasive plants on shorelines and water by foot, utility terrain vehicle, kayak/canoe, and boat.
• Collect salvinia and water hyacinth by hand from water by kayak/canoe.
• Lead volunteers in collection efforts of plant biomass by kayak/canoe.
• Survey and monitor for Tawny Crazy Ants on Champion Lake and Refuge Office.
• Map ant population and set out/collect bait stations.
• Engage with the public about survey efforts and the threat of tawny crazy ants to their homes.
• Survey for forest birds.
• Use listening skills to carry out forest bird monitoring surveys on Boar's Den Tract.
• Use GPS and compass to navigate to specific points on land.

Benefits

• Education Award
• Housing - Primarily Non-Camping
• Relocation Assistance
• Student Loan Forbearance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern