Stewards-Individual Placement-Varying Locations
- Employer
- Conservation Legacy
- Location
- College Heights Durango, Colorado, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Sep 9, 2021
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- Sector
- Consultancy/Private Sector
- Field
- Conservation science
- Discipline
- Restoration
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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Stewards - General Job Description
Length
10 weeks - 1 year positions
Location
Throughout the United States
Living Allowance
$300 - $550 a week, health insurance provided if desired for year-long positions
AmeriCorps Award
Service Interns are eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of the education award is between $1,311 - $6,195.
Ages
Must be 18 years and older
Start Date
Position are available year-round, but the majority are during the summer months
Specific training
In-person training for all trainees, hands-on work experience
Application Due Date
Applications taken through-out the year
Conservation Legacy (CL) has a variety of individual placement programs throughout the country. These programs engage and place individuals into positions with federal, state and local management agencies and environmentally focused non-profits. Stewards complete one or more projects focused on natural resource management, inventory, assessment, restoration, and/or protection. Stewards may also help with outreach and education activities focused on environmental education and environmental stewardship. CL and partner sites provide opportunities for professional development and training as related to the specific position the Steward is engaged in. Stewards are responsible for their own housing unless otherwise indicated by a specific project partner.
Stewards are generally expected to spend between 36-40 hours a week completing environmental service projects, education sessions, and/or trainings. Positions that are primarily field based may require overnights in the field. In addition to service projects, education and training, members will also be asked to complete basic reporting requirements on a timely basis.
Locations
Stewards are placed and serve in locations throughout the country. Project partners include the National Park Service, National Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Office of Surface Mining, Bureau of Reclamation, US Fish, Wildlife Service, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and community based non-profits and local watershed organizations.
Required Skills
General Qualifications
Commitment - Stewards must make a strong commitment to complete all aspects of the program including environmental service projects, professional development, education training and other community activities that may arise.
Safety -You will be expected to take a serious attitude toward safety all day and every day.
Substance Free - In accordance to a drug free workplace, alcohol, tobacco and drugs are prohibited while participating in any CL or CL partner activities.
Fitness - Stewards may be expected to complete projects that involve heavy lifting, hiking, and living outdoors for an extended period of time.
Citizenship - Stewards must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident
Criminal History - Stewards must pass a criminal history check as prescribed by the Serve America Act. Projects rarely involve providing education or other human services to the public and are designed not to have recurring access to vulnerable populations, but if they do additional criminal history checks may be necessary.
Required Experience
Dependent on placement.
General Qualifications
Commitment - Stewards must make a strong commitment to complete all aspects of the program including environmental service projects, professional development, education training and other community activities that may arise.
Safety -You will be expected to take a serious attitude toward safety all day and every day.
Substance Free - In accordance to a drug free workplace, alcohol, tobacco and drugs are prohibited while participating in any CL or CL partner activities.
Fitness - Stewards may be expected to complete projects that involve heavy lifting, hiking, and living outdoors for an extended period of time.
Citizenship - Stewards must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident
Criminal History - Stewards must pass a criminal history check as prescribed by the Serve America Act. Projects rarely involve providing education or other human services to the public and are designed not to have recurring access to vulnerable populations, but if they do additional criminal history checks may be necessary.
Dependent on placement.
Length
10 weeks - 1 year positions
Location
Throughout the United States
Living Allowance
$300 - $550 a week, health insurance provided if desired for year-long positions
AmeriCorps Award
Service Interns are eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of the education award is between $1,311 - $6,195.
Ages
Must be 18 years and older
Start Date
Position are available year-round, but the majority are during the summer months
Specific training
In-person training for all trainees, hands-on work experience
Application Due Date
Applications taken through-out the year
Conservation Legacy (CL) has a variety of individual placement programs throughout the country. These programs engage and place individuals into positions with federal, state and local management agencies and environmentally focused non-profits. Stewards complete one or more projects focused on natural resource management, inventory, assessment, restoration, and/or protection. Stewards may also help with outreach and education activities focused on environmental education and environmental stewardship. CL and partner sites provide opportunities for professional development and training as related to the specific position the Steward is engaged in. Stewards are responsible for their own housing unless otherwise indicated by a specific project partner.
Stewards are generally expected to spend between 36-40 hours a week completing environmental service projects, education sessions, and/or trainings. Positions that are primarily field based may require overnights in the field. In addition to service projects, education and training, members will also be asked to complete basic reporting requirements on a timely basis.
Locations
Stewards are placed and serve in locations throughout the country. Project partners include the National Park Service, National Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Office of Surface Mining, Bureau of Reclamation, US Fish, Wildlife Service, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and community based non-profits and local watershed organizations.
Required Skills
General Qualifications
Commitment - Stewards must make a strong commitment to complete all aspects of the program including environmental service projects, professional development, education training and other community activities that may arise.
Safety -You will be expected to take a serious attitude toward safety all day and every day.
Substance Free - In accordance to a drug free workplace, alcohol, tobacco and drugs are prohibited while participating in any CL or CL partner activities.
Fitness - Stewards may be expected to complete projects that involve heavy lifting, hiking, and living outdoors for an extended period of time.
Citizenship - Stewards must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident
Criminal History - Stewards must pass a criminal history check as prescribed by the Serve America Act. Projects rarely involve providing education or other human services to the public and are designed not to have recurring access to vulnerable populations, but if they do additional criminal history checks may be necessary.
Required Experience
Dependent on placement.
General Qualifications
Commitment - Stewards must make a strong commitment to complete all aspects of the program including environmental service projects, professional development, education training and other community activities that may arise.
Safety -You will be expected to take a serious attitude toward safety all day and every day.
Substance Free - In accordance to a drug free workplace, alcohol, tobacco and drugs are prohibited while participating in any CL or CL partner activities.
Fitness - Stewards may be expected to complete projects that involve heavy lifting, hiking, and living outdoors for an extended period of time.
Citizenship - Stewards must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident
Criminal History - Stewards must pass a criminal history check as prescribed by the Serve America Act. Projects rarely involve providing education or other human services to the public and are designed not to have recurring access to vulnerable populations, but if they do additional criminal history checks may be necessary.
Dependent on placement.
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