Natural Resource Management Assistant (52 Weeks) - AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy • Lakewood, CO

26d • $775 • Hybrid

About The Position

This Natural Resource Management Assistant is an AmeriCorps position. In a wildland fire emergency, national park staff need to be able to rapidly tell responders the location, importance, and protection measures for the park's most critical treasures. This project will directly support the preparedness of parks for responding to emerging wildland fire and other hazardous events while safeguarding the historical, natural, and cultural resources that are central to the NPS mission. By developing Local Unit Resource Advisor Guides (LURGs) and accompanying READ Atlases, the project will produce actionable tools that help ensure resource protection measures are clearly communicated and effectively implemented. These products will provide critical guidance to incident responders to help them avoid or reduce damage to sensitive park resources. The READ Atlas will organize essential geospatial data into a format designed for rapid deployment, allowing responders to quickly identify and protect high-value areas. This will strengthen park readiness and resilience, while promoting consistent, data-informed resource protection across the Intermountain Region. Looking to launch your career in natural resource management or Wildland Fire Planning? Join the National Park Service (NPS) Intermountain Region as a Natural Resource Management Assistant and play a key role in helping parks prepare for wildfires and other unplanned events. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, collaborate with professionals in the field, and contribute to the protection of some of the country’s most iconic landscapes and cultural resources.

Requirements

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award.
• Prior to starting the position, agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check for the employer of record, Conservation Legacy, and a separate government security background check for the host site.
• Must be available to participate for the entire 52 Weeks in order to be considered and participate.
• Experience in written and oral communication.
• Ability to be in a collaborative team environment both in-person and through on-line meetings.
• Degree in the biological, physical, social or cultural sciences and/or career experience in resource management and/or Geographic information Systems (GIS).

Nice To Haves

• Recent graduate or early-career professional in geography, environmental science, fire ecology, natural/cultural resource management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online) or a willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Interest in public lands, emergency response, or conservation.
• Experience in wildland fire planning, operations, or preparedness is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support national parks in developing Local Unit Resource Advisor Guides (LURGs): planning documents that identify natural and cultural resources at risk, and outline protective strategies for fire events, floods, and other emergencies.
• Support national parks in developing Resource Advisor Atlases (READ Atlases): geospatial products used in the field to quickly locate and protect sensitive resources during incidents.
• Collaborate with park staff and specialists to gather and validate natural and cultural resource data.
• Develop protection strategies for critical resources using established templates and guidelines.
• Assist with the writing, editing, and formatting of LURGs.
• Create maps and geospatial products following NPS standards.
• Help coordinate trainings (both virtual and in-person) for park staff and stakeholders.
• Track project progress, manage timelines, and support collaboration across teams.

Benefits

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: $7,395.00 upon successful completion of position (pre-tax)
• Weekly Living Allowance: $775.00 per week, fixed rate (pre-tax)
• Relocation Allowance: $450.00 (distributed as a one-time lump sum with first paycheck) (pre-tax)
• Student Loan Forbearance if applicable (administered by MyAmeriCorps, directly)
• Student Loan Interest Payments if applicable (administered through MyAmeriCorps, directly)
• For 52-week positions only: Free Healthcare Coverage (opt in)
• Childcare Coverage (opt in)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED