\Contact Name: Jamila Jackson
Company/Organization/Agency: Student Conservation Association
Address: 1310 N. Courthouse Rd, Suite 110, Arlington, VA, Arlington, VA 22201 United States
Email Address: jjackson@thesca.org
Contact Phone: (603) 543-1700
Job Title: Fall 2021 NOAA GulfCorps
Job Description: Fall 2021 NOAA GulfCorps
Expected Dates
September 9, 2021 to March 4, 2022
Site
The Nature Conservancy - Gulf of Mexico
Position ID
PO-00731606
Join a team of 8 local young adults to conduct invasive species removal, shoreline restoration, water quality monitoring, trail work, and other activities. Team members will receive certifications and opportunities for future leadership and career opportunities in coastal habitat restoration.
This is a paid position with weekday hours (Mon-Thurs, 8A - 5P and Fri 8A - 230P). Food and housing are not included. Work will mostly be outdoors and will sometimes require heavy lifting and using equipment such as chainsaws. Team members will work under two team leaders that will serve as SCA’s supervisors. All team members are expected to be respectful, on-time, hard working, and aware of conditions to ensure a safe working environment.
Preference will be given to local applicants that are interested in pursuing an environmental career.
Training Provided
Members of this Team will participate in the following trainings:
- Wilderness First Aid
- CPR
- Chainsaw skills
- Herbicide use
- Water safety and kayak
Professional Development Opportunities
Team members will have the opportunity to meet and work alongside partners from numerous environmental agencies in coastal Alabama. Professional opportunities such as leadership development, risk management, resume building, and career advancement will also be available. The goal of this program is to place members in environmental careers at the end of the 6-month position.
Need to Operate
Chainsaw;Other
Need to Operate Other
Herbicide application
Main Area of Focus
Natural Resources Mgmt
Education, Training & Skills Expected
Ecology & Restoration
some coursework or experience
Resource Management
some coursework or experience
Construction
some experience
GIS
some experience
GPS
some experience
Hand Tools
competent with supervision
Job Start Date: 9/1/2021
Application Deadline: 7/30/2021
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