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About the Role

Assist Scenic Hudson’s Science and Stewardship Team with the stewardship of various parks and preserves throughout the Hudson Valley. The Natural Resources Assistant will help implement natural resource management projects such as habitat restoration, invasive plant control, ecological monitoring/assessments, and data management. Additional work includes interacting with park visitors, communicating park rules, introducing and explaining park projects, and assisting other Scenic Hudson SCA members and other Scenic Hudson staff with other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist Scenic Hudson’s Natural Resource Manager with the stewardship of Scenic Hudson lands through habitat restoration (i.e. tree plantings and invasive plant control), ecological inventories and monitoring (including forestry and botanical surveys), and other tasks relating to stewardship of natural resources.
• Document all work performed in the field and manage natural resource databases and GIS data.
• Organize and lead volunteer workdays and produce public outreach materials.
• Collaborate with other Scenic Hudson SCA members to implement work throughout Scenic Hudson parks and preserves.
• Participate in all SCA Corps-wide training and service projects, as well as project evaluation and reporting.
• Assist with events in Scenic Hudson parks, including non-natural resources volunteer workdays, and other recreational activities.
• Assist with park infrastructure projects such as trail building, replacing/creating trail improvements, and replacing/creating park structures.
• Submit timesheets on a Weekly/Bi-weekly basis via SCA’s timekeeping system, ADP.
• Submit weekly output reports; training is provided.
• Submit quarterly narrative reports; member narratives are collected on a monthly basis in the members’ output report.

Requirements

• Must be a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or actively working to complete one.
• Must be willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks conducted after position is offered.
• Valid driver’s license and personal transportation is required.
• Must be able to perform physical work outdoor in semi-remote locations in varying weather conditions independently and as part of a group.
• Must be physically able to walk 4+ miles a day over varied terrain and to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with pesticide application, or willingness to learn.
• Personal vehicle is required for personal and professional travel.
• Driving a motor vehicle is a requirement for this position.

Skills

• ArcGIS software and GPS mapping
• Identification of native and invasive plants, with a focus on the Northeastern United States
• Operating power and hand tools such as shovels, rakes, loppers, cordless drills, brush-cutters, and weed-whackers
• Working and interacting with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Positive attitude and a desire to enhance the natural world

Location

• Poughkeepsie, NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Associate’s degree in natural resource management, environmental science, ecology, biology, or related field.

Education Level

• Associate’s degree

Salary/Compensations

• $500/week living allowance
• $1,000/month housing allowance
• $7,395 Education Award upon successful completion of program

Benefits

• Free health insurance
• Childcare assistance through AmeriCorps
• Federal Student Loan forbearance and interest payment deferment for qualifying student loans
• Member AmeriCorps and SCA Training
• SCA Risk Management
• Sexual Harassment/Drug Abuse in the Workplace Training
• Mental Health First Aid Training
• Wilderness First Aid & CPR Training
• Environmental Education Curriculum Training
• Environmental Leadership Institute Training
• New York State Outdoor Educator Association Conferences/Events
• Hudson River Ecology Training
• Leave No Trace Level 1 Training
• Professional Development & Job Readiness Training
• Service events including but not limited to: Earth Day/Arbor Day, I Love My Park Day, National Trails Day, Patriots Day of Service and Remembrance, A Day in the Life of the Hudson River

About the Company

• Scenic Hudson, Inc.

Equal Opportunity

• The SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.