Natural Resources Job Board

 

Herbicide: Serve on a unique team of 3 dynamic individuals, partnering with the USFS. The team will travel to and camp in remote locations, treating invasive species while working in a team environment.  Must be willing to learn the ins and outs of invasive plant management, herbicides, federal land management, and environmental service.  

 

These positions also require preparation time and post session clean up. 

 

·         You must be willing and able to camp at least 4-8 nights per week, often 5-day/4-night hitches. 

·         Complete 9 hours of project work a day for 5 days while camping in a variety of outdoor conditions, including inclement weather for the duration of term. 

·         Successfully complete AmeriCorps member Orientation and CPR/First Aid Training. 

·         Must be motivated, responsible, and have a positive attitude. 

·         Willing to cook and clean up at the camp site when necessary. 

·         Participate in evaluation process (number and timing of evaluations depend on length of contract). 

·         Participate in WCCC wide volunteer events. 

·         Participate in rig-up and rig-down procedures. 

·         Live, work, and serve closely with a diverse group of people. 

·         Must adhere to and enforce the rules and regulations of WCCC and AmeriCorps, which includes abstaining from the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco as well as other rules, regulations, and risk management protocol. 

·         Members must not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the AmeriCorps Member Service Agreement.