Individual Placement-AmeriCorps

Description

Position Title : Natural Resource Management Assistant - AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program : Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location : Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve, 19000 Caves Hwy, Cave Junction, OR 97523

Application Timeline : Preference given to applicants that submit application by December 15, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and position will close when filled.

Terms of Service :

• Ideal Start Date : April 20, 2026
• End Date : October 16, 2026
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification : 900 Hour, 26 Weeks

Purpose :

Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with Oregon Caves National Monument will host a Natural Resource Management Assistant.

The Natural Resource Management Assistant is an AmeriCorps position that is an interdisciplinary natural resource management position that involves inventory, monitoring, and processing of various scientific data using tablets, computers and other technology. This position will provide training and experience in all subjects of natural resources including but not limited to wildlife biology, hydrology, botany, and geology. The participant will assist in data management for cave and wildlife resource monitoring, GIS & GPS inventory and mapping, database management, report writing, and work alongside Youth Conservation Corps (YCC). The participant must be able to be in an office setting and backcountry setting to traverse varied terrain including slopes, uneven trails, cross-country areas, wet areas, caves and snow-covered areas. The schedule will vary from day to day with a focus on completing assigned natural resource tasks.

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Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Position and Community Information

Our Commitment :

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Benefits :

How to Apply

Apply on-line at : 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.

Application Timeline : Preference given to applicants who submit applications by December 15, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will close when filled.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information :

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and / or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Additional Details

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Evaluation and Reporting :

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.