Conservation Legacy
Natural Resource Management Assistant - AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Natural Resource Management Assistant - AmeriCorps
This Natural Resource Management Assistant is an AmeriCorps position. This position plays a key role in advancing the goals of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), a vital program focused on restoring the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem. The SIP will directly support efforts to tackle critical environmental challenges, including invasive species, wetland degradation, endangered species conservation, and toxic site remediation. By assisting in the planning, research, and communication of restoration projects, the SIP will contribute to reducing the ecological impacts of pollution, habitat loss, and contaminants like toxic sediments. Toxic site remediation, in particular, is a high-priority area within GLRI efforts, addressing contaminated areas that pose significant threats to both ecological and human health. The SIP's efforts in data collection and analysis will help track the progress and effectiveness of restoration activities, providing important insights into how these projects are improving water quality and ecological variety across the region. Additionally, by contributing to project reporting and outreach materials, the SIP will help increase public understanding of the importance of these remediation efforts and the overall restoration program. This position will provide the SIP participant with a unique opportunity to understand how federal and state agencies collaborate on large-scale restoration projects, especially when it comes to complex issues like toxic site remediation. The SIP's contributions will help ensure the continued success of these efforts, making a lasting positive impact on the Great Lakes and the communities that depend on them. This position will involve supporting the National Park Service in managing and administering the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) within the Midwest Regional Office. The role provides an opportunity for an SIP participant to engage in the management and coordination of federal restoration efforts aimed at protecting and enhancing the Great Lakes ecosystem. Key tasks include: Assisting with research and data collection on restoration topics, including invasive species management, habitat restoration, and species conservation. Supporting project planning, monitoring, and reporting to ensure timely completion and effectiveness of ongoing GLRI projects. Helping develop outreach materials to communicate project progress, successes, and environmental impacts to the public, stakeholders, and partners. Participating in meetings and collaboration with federal and state agencies, such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, and Environmental Protection Agency. Gaining insight into the administrative and management aspects of large-scale environmental restoration projects. This position offers the SIP participant the opportunity to explore various aspects of natural resource management and environmental restoration, with the ability to focus on specific areas of interest, such as invasive species or endangered species conservation. By participating in a multi-agency initiative like the GLRI, the SIP participant will gain experience in project coordination, interagency collaboration, and the larger landscape of federal environmental policy. The SIP will be supervised by the GLRI Program Manager, who will provide guidance, mentorship, and support throughout their position. The deliverables for this position are designed to be flexible, allowing the selected candidate to tailor their contributions based on project needs and personal interests. Key deliverables include: Research and Data Summaries: Assisting in the collection and analysis of data related to invasive species, wetland restoration, toxic site remediation, and endangered species. Progress Reports: Contributing to the preparation of status updates that communicate project progress, challenges, and successes to SIP participants and external stakeholders. Outreach Materials: Developing communication materials such as newsletters, fact sheets, and social media content to inform the public and partners about restoration efforts. Visuals and Data Presentations: Helping create charts, maps, and graphs that visualize project outcomes and data findings. Field Project Assistance: Participating in site visits to collect field data, assess restoration progress, and observe environmental conditions. Project Documentation: Maintaining comprehensive records of project activities, including data logs, photos, and other relevant materials for future reference. The deliverables will be aligned with the SIP's areas of focus, ensuring that they gain meaningful experience while contributing to the GLRI's broader goals. Whether the SIP focuses on specific restoration areas like toxic site cleanup or invasive species management, their deliverables will have a tangible impact on the success of ongoing projects. Qualifications: United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien. Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award. Prior to starting the position, agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check for the employer of record, Conservation Legacy, and a separate government security background check for the NPS site location. The applicant must be available to participate for 52 Weeks in order to be considered and participate. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate should be nearing completion of a bachelor's degree or have recently completed a degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Biology, Environmental Policy, or a related field. Educational Background: A bachelor's degree (or close to completion) in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Biology, Environmental Policy, or a related field. Interest in Restoration: A strong interest in environmental restoration, particularly in invasive species management, habitat restoration, or endangered species conservation. Research Skills: Experience or willingness to assist with data collection, research, and analysis. Familiarity with GIS or data management is a plus. Environmental Policy Knowledge: Understanding of environmental policy, regulatory frameworks, and the principles behind restoration efforts. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports and outreach materials. Organizational Skills: Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and stay organized. Adaptability: Willingness to learn new concepts and work on a wide variety of projects in natural resource management. Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Fieldwork: Comfort with occasional field visits for data collection, despite the primary office-based role. This position is ideal for a proactive, adaptable individual eager to gain hands-on experience in environmental restoration and policy within a multi-agency initiative.
This Natural Resource Management Assistant is an AmeriCorps position. This position plays a key role in advancing the goals of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), a vital program focused on restoring the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem. The SIP will directly support efforts to tackle critical environmental challenges, including invasive species, wetland degradation, endangered species conservation, and toxic site remediation. By assisting in the planning, research, and communication of restoration projects, the SIP will contribute to reducing the ecological impacts of pollution, habitat loss, and contaminants like toxic sediments. Toxic site remediation, in particular, is a high-priority area within GLRI efforts, addressing contaminated areas that pose significant threats to both ecological and human health. The SIP's efforts in data collection and analysis will help track the progress and effectiveness of restoration activities, providing important insights into how these projects are improving water quality and ecological variety across the region. Additionally, by contributing to project reporting and outreach materials, the SIP will help increase public understanding of the importance of these remediation efforts and the overall restoration program. This position will provide the SIP participant with a unique opportunity to understand how federal and state agencies collaborate on large-scale restoration projects, especially when it comes to complex issues like toxic site remediation. The SIP's contributions will help ensure the continued success of these efforts, making a lasting positive impact on the Great Lakes and the communities that depend on them. This position will involve supporting the National Park Service in managing and administering the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) within the Midwest Regional Office. The role provides an opportunity for an SIP participant to engage in the management and coordination of federal restoration efforts aimed at protecting and enhancing the Great Lakes ecosystem. Key tasks include: Assisting with research and data collection on restoration topics, including invasive species management, habitat restoration, and species conservation. Supporting project planning, monitoring, and reporting to ensure timely completion and effectiveness of ongoing GLRI projects. Helping develop outreach materials to communicate project progress, successes, and environmental impacts to the public, stakeholders, and partners. Participating in meetings and collaboration with federal and state agencies, such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, and Environmental Protection Agency. Gaining insight into the administrative and management aspects of large-scale environmental restoration projects. This position offers the SIP participant the opportunity to explore various aspects of natural resource management and environmental restoration, with the ability to focus on specific areas of interest, such as invasive species or endangered species conservation. By participating in a multi-agency initiative like the GLRI, the SIP participant will gain experience in project coordination, interagency collaboration, and the larger landscape of federal environmental policy. The SIP will be supervised by the GLRI Program Manager, who will provide guidance, mentorship, and support throughout their position. The deliverables for this position are designed to be flexible, allowing the selected candidate to tailor their contributions based on project needs and personal interests. Key deliverables include: Research and Data Summaries: Assisting in the collection and analysis of data related to invasive species, wetland restoration, toxic site remediation, and endangered species. Progress Reports: Contributing to the preparation of status updates that communicate project progress, challenges, and successes to SIP participants and external stakeholders. Outreach Materials: Developing communication materials such as newsletters, fact sheets, and social media content to inform the public and partners about restoration efforts. Visuals and Data Presentations: Helping create charts, maps, and graphs that visualize project outcomes and data findings. Field Project Assistance: Participating in site visits to collect field data, assess restoration progress, and observe environmental conditions. Project Documentation: Maintaining comprehensive records of project activities, including data logs, photos, and other relevant materials for future reference. The deliverables will be aligned with the SIP's areas of focus, ensuring that they gain meaningful experience while contributing to the GLRI's broader goals. Whether the SIP focuses on specific restoration areas like toxic site cleanup or invasive species management, their deliverables will have a tangible impact on the success of ongoing projects. Qualifications: United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien. Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award. Prior to starting the position, agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check for the employer of record, Conservation Legacy, and a separate government security background check for the NPS site location. The applicant must be available to participate for 52 Weeks in order to be considered and participate. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate should be nearing completion of a bachelor's degree or have recently completed a degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Biology, Environmental Policy, or a related field. Educational Background: A bachelor's degree (or close to completion) in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Biology, Environmental Policy, or a related field. Interest in Restoration: A strong interest in environmental restoration, particularly in invasive species management, habitat restoration, or endangered species conservation. Research Skills: Experience or willingness to assist with data collection, research, and analysis. Familiarity with GIS or data management is a plus. Environmental Policy Knowledge: Understanding of environmental policy, regulatory frameworks, and the principles behind restoration efforts. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports and outreach materials. Organizational Skills: Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and stay organized. Adaptability: Willingness to learn new concepts and work on a wide variety of projects in natural resource management. Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Fieldwork: Comfort with occasional field visits for data collection, despite the primary office-based role. This position is ideal for a proactive, adaptable individual eager to gain hands-on experience in environmental restoration and policy within a multi-agency initiative.