Contact Name: Alex Whittow
Company/Organization/Agency: Conservation Legacy
Address: 701 Camino Del Rio, #101, Durango, CO 81301 United States
Email Address: awhittow@conservationlegacy.org
Contact Phone: (970) 946-0258
Job Title: Landscape Architect Fellow
Job Description: Length: Term of positions is 47 weeks; full-time 40 hrs/wk
Location: West Lafayette, IN
Living Allowance: $510/week
AmeriCorps Award: Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $6,095 (pre-tax).
Start Date: Mid-June
Application Due Date: Preference given to applicants that submit application by 04/26/2020
Title of Position: Landscape Architect Fellow
Position Details:
Stewards Individual Placement Program (SIPP) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health. SIPP in partnership with the National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program are seeking an intern who will be placed at the Purdue University Center for Community and Environmental Design within the university's Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. This center creates links between classroom projects and actual community and environmental design proposals. Past projects have included urban tree plantings, development of parks and recreational areas, and linkages to natural resources such as rivers and lakes.
Position Responsibilities will include:
• Assist RTCA staff and partners in data gathering, planning analysis, public outreach, and plan creation for park and trail master plans, implementation and strategic plans, schematic level designs and grant applications
• Coordinate with project partners to gather data from existing sources for planning documents, such as demographic data, state and county plans and policies, grant sources and requirements
• Participate in community outreach activities, such as public events, planning workshops, and community meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of outreach materials, such as PowerPoint presentations, brochures, graphics, visualizations and printed displays.
• Use ArcGIS to create maps for planning and analysis, using data available on public websites and through partners to layer several data types to create maps of project sites.
• Assist staff at Purdue Center for Community and Environmental Design with planning assistance to local municipalities or stakeholder organizations seeking input on concept designs or site planning for natural resource conservation initiatives.
• Assist NPS park units in the Midwest with planning, design and construction assistance
Minimum Requirements:
• Completion of a Bachelors Degree is required.
• Coursework or experience in landscape architecture, architecture, transportation or environmental planning, geography, public affairs, urban or regional studies, park planning or management, or related fields are preferred.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Technically proficient at Site and Trail Grading Design
Preferred Qualifications:
• Analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of people.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Benefits:
• Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $6,095 (pre-tax).
• Living Allowance: $510/week (pre-tax)
• Professional development opportunities and some trainings provided
How to Apply:
Apply on-line at: https://stewardslegacy.org/open-positions. In addition to your resume, please submit a one page cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position.
For Application Questions:
Please contact Alex Whittow, Stewards Program Coordinator at awhittow@conservationlegacy.org.
Stewards Individual Placements Program does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
Job Start Date: 6/15/2020
Application Deadline: 5/1/2020