Land Stewardship Trainer
Apply here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=100309
Heart of Oregon Corps’ mission is to inspire and empower positive change in the lives of young people through jobs, education, and stewardship. We aim to improve economic and social vitality while increasing pathways out of poverty. We are training tomorrow’s workforce today. Heart of Oregon Corps’ AmeriCorps Public Lands Corps program serves local young people ages 17-24 throughout Central Oregon, and improves over 1,000 acres of public lands a year. The Land Stewardship Trainer position serves alongside of and trains these local, Opportunity Youth members. A Staff Crew Leader oversees each crew. Crews of 7-8 local young people, a Land Stewardship Trainer, and a Staff Crew Leader serve mostly outdoors on natural resource conservation projects. Crews learn to use a chainsaw or crosscut saw, build a fence, control invasive weeds, and maintain hiking/biking trails. Project partners include the Deschutes and Ochoco US Forest Service, Prineville BLM District, and Bend Parks & Rec, among many others. This “Land Stewardship Trainer” position is a 10-month, 1700-hour, full-time, non-residential service position that has a leadership, but not supervisory role on the crew. The position serves outside on public lands about 75% of the time. The position is ideal for people with previous conservation corps experience or those with natural resources, outdoor leadership, and or environmental education backgrounds/degrees. We prefer applicants to be at least 21 for driving regulations, but we will consider 19+ with previous corps experience. There are 2 positions open starting January 2021 with service anticipated to conclude on November, 2021. Service is on a full-time basis, primarily Monday-Friday daily, without overnight camping, except occasionally. No housing is provided with this service experience. Apply via the AmeriCorps portal, or, go to www.heartoforegon.org/who-we-are/careers.html to find instructions to simply submit a resume and cover letter to start the process.
Member Duties : Under daily staff Crew Leader oversight, this position will complete public lands conservation projects in the field; providing training to a crew of local Opportunity Youth AmeriCorps members. The position will also deliver curriculum during Natural Resources Skills and Career Clinics. •Complete hands-on conservation projects on public lands •Assist staff Crew Leaders by providing field-based hard skills training, support, and mentoring to other local AmeriCorps service members on the crew •Assist with tool/equipment/vehicle inventory tracking and maintenance •Assist with driving and project logistics •Deliver program curriculum for Natural Resources Skills and Careers Clinics •Assist with spike camping trips. Must be available to camp occasionally throughout the term •Assist in the delivery of other program services as assigned to the extent that it is in conflict with the primary position responsibilities or any AmeriCorps provision including AmeriCorps Prohibited Activities
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Natural Resource Certifications , Training , Health Coverage .
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Environment .
Skills :
General Skills , Counseling , Trade/Construction , Teaching/Tutoring , Conflict Resolution , Leadership , Team Work , Youth Development , Social Services , Environment , First Aid , Education .