Tribal Youth Conservation Corps Intern

Poarch Band of Creek Indians•Atmore, AL

About The Position

The Tribal Youth Conservation Corps Intern provides Tribal youth with hands-on experience in natural resource management, including invasive species control, water monitoring, and land management projects that support the Poarch Creek community. The role also supports program and departmental goals through additional duties as assigned. Interns are expected to understand and embrace the Poarch Creek Indians Values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty. The position is in the Cultural Department and is temporary, part-time work. It is intended for currently enrolled high school students ages 14 to 18. Work takes place outdoors in cold, wet, and hot conditions and can involve physical exertion on muddy, slippery, and rough surfaces. The position may require odd and irregular hours, travel, and participation in training, leadership development, and other events.

Requirements

Maintain absolute confidentiality.
Have a strong interest in resource management.
Handle challenging situations in a positive manner.
Work independently or as part of a team.
Be 14 to 18 years of age.
Be people-oriented and relate well to people from diverse backgrounds.
Be in good physical condition and able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, and twist for extended periods, as well as climb, lift, hold, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Be able to work odd and irregular hours as needed.
Successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
Be able to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
Be able to perform all duties and responsibilities of the position adequately and successfully.
Be a currently enrolled high school student.
Remain engaged until assignments are completed and overcome obstacles.
Take accountability for performance and results.
Communicate openly and honestly and follow policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with natural resources is preferred.

Responsibilities

Search for, locate, mark, and clear invasive plants, and assist with invasive plant outreach.
Participate in program workshops and trainings on forestry and natural resources.
Participate in forestry and natural resource projects on Tribal lands in collaboration with various departments.
Provide labor for natural resource projects, including creating, clearing, and maintaining trails; pruning trees; transplanting seedlings and plants; spreading chips; cutting vegetation on land and water; assisting with controlled burns; clearing debris and invasive plants; and propagating and transplanting native plants.
Support the re-establishment of native plants.
Provide conservation-related labor support for Tribal Departments and their natural resource projects.
Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.