Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National
Program Start/End Date: 10/16/2021 – 08/31/2022
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: College graduate
Accepting Applications: From 07/14/2021 To 10/16/2021

See full details at https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=105607

Ecostudies Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of native species and their ecosystems. Our natural environment faces complex and dynamic threats which we address with effective partnerships, conservation research and strategic, science-based management. Because ecological conservation is vitally linked to community, we work to promote environmental justice by removing barriers to engagement and improving access to environmental education and career opportunities for underserved populations. In particular, we recognize the inextricable relationship between Indigenous peoples and their ancestral lands and seek to actively support that relationship. Amidst the mountains and forests of the Pacific Northwest are open rolling grasslands mixed with oak savannas, pine woodlands, and rich wetlands. The intertwining habitats form a mosaic that supports a rich array of native birds, mammals, flowers and butterflies-some of which are found nowhere else on Earth. The prairies are now one of the rarest habitats in the U.S; only 1-3% of the original habitat remains. Ecostudies Institute works with a wide range of partners to conserve and restore habitat structure and function to these prairies and their associated rare species. Ecostudies seeks four fulltime AmeriCorps members to fill prairie restoration service opportunities throughout southwest Washington. These positions include a Restoration Technician, a Prairie Science Technician, an Avian Science Technician and a Restoration and Outreach Coordinator. All members will learn restoration and monitoring techniques, contribute to landscape-scale restoration efforts, and become involved in the PNW conservation community.

Member Duties : The Prairie Science Technician will spend 60% of their time assisting staff with experimental research, project and species monitoring, and data management; the remaining 40% will be spent on restoration practices, including controlling invasive species, participating in prescribed burns and planting native species. Scientific studies this member will participate in include grazing management studies, direct seeding monitoring, and evaluation of invasive species removal strategies. This will involve conducting literature reviews, experiment set-up, data collection, data entry, quality control, and data management. This member will serve with all Ecostudies Institute staff at several prairie sites across western Washington. This position entails a high level of responsibility and will draw heavily on the AmeriCorps member’s people skills, sound work ethic, scientific background and positive attitude.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Health Coverage , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms : Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .