Position Description
Works in cooperation with the Resource Management Specialist and other park staff on natural resource projects in the park. Volunteer will be responsible for working on different biological field studies, surveys, habitat projects. Such duties include: water quality testing and monitoring, visitor and grazing impact studies, wildlife surveys and monitoring, hazardous fuel removal, Gypsy Moth monitoring, bird surveyor, invasive plant control and GIS/GPS maping.

Qualifications: Must possess experience or education in biological or natural resources. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions and in high heat and humidity. Most work is performed in the field, often on uneven terrain with poor footing, moderate to heavy lifting may be required. If using a government vehicle a valid drivers license is required

We have a volunteer and seasonal house with five rooms and three baths. Space is limited during the summer. Applications must be in early, because seasonal park guides receive first spaces. No RV Hookups.

Position Description
Contact Station and Visitor Services at Grand Portage National Monument, Minnesota

JOB TITLE
Grand Portage National Monument is looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals and educators to work at the primary contact for visitors coming to Grand Portage National Monument. We are currently accepting applications for contact and visitor services.

DATES
There is one position available. It starts May 19, 2008. Options to commit to an additional 6 to 8 weeks. Strong consideration will be given to applicants that state their availability dates, and commit to a minimum 10-week period. The Monument is open to the public from Memorial weekend May 24 until Columbus weekend October 13.

DUTIES
This position serves as a primary contact for visitors coming to Grand Portage National Monument. You would provide information about the National Park Service, Grand Portage National Monument, the park mission, services and programs available to the public, as well as provide information about the Grand Portage community and its relationship to the park. Some of the primary duties include; developing and organizing materials for park information boards, hiking (patrolling) the front and backcountry areas of the park, answering the telephone, and assisting the interpretive division as appropriate, and computer data entry. Identification as a park volunteer (VIP) is required (identification will be provided by the park) or the wearing of “historical clothing.”

SKILLS
Experience in working with the public; e.g. the ability to communicate and relate well with the public and people’s needs; the ability to provide accurate, timely and complete information using various mediums, and the ability to work in inclement weather conditions. The ability to collect and document statistical data, experience in informational displays e.g. exhibit design and layout is helpful. Some computer skills are advantageous.

COMPENSATION
In support of your valuable VIP contributions of 24 hours during a particular week, we offer a place to park your mobile home or travel trailer with full RV hookups: water, sewer, electrical, phone (on your established account) connections, and access to washers and dryers. Other housing is extremely limited in Grand Portage. A small number of shared housing units may be available dependent on requirements of other seasonal staff. We request a commitment of ten weeks or longer and attendance at seasonal training from May 19 through about June 2, 2008. Training includes an Ojibwe culture day, opportunities for first aid and CPR, Monument operations, and training in historic weapons demonstrations offered by a premier National Park Service black powder instructor and a hike along the Grand Portage footpath with our knowledgeable staff.

AREA DESCRIPTION
Grand Portage National Monument comprises 710 acres within the Grand Portage Indian Reservation. Reconstructed structures of the Monument are located on Grand Portage Bay in the community of Grand Portage. The community has a post office, convenience store, gas station, 100 room lodge and casino and a community center which includes a computer library within a mile of the Monument. The town of Grand Marais, Minnesota is about 40 miles west on Highway 61. Grand Marais is the current location of Monument headquarters and is a small community with three grocery stores, auto repair facilities and the famous North House Folk School. The city of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada is 50 mile east on Highway 61, has all the usual amenities found in cities. A car is recommended but not required. A car could be very useful to explore the numerous sights surrounding Grand Portage. Just west of Grand Portage lies the wilderness of The Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for an interpretive position at Grand Portage National Monument, please submit a resume by email or mail. You may also attach a resume in the comments section (#18) to the APPLY ONLINE FOR THIS POSITION at located at the bottom of this announcement. Your application and resume should include your name, address, telephone number, the names of any universities attended and a brief synopsis of your work experience. Please provide the names of at least two references (preferably former or current supervisors). Please email your application/resume to Mike Plummer-Steen at mike_plummer-steen@nps.gov or you may post an application/resume to: Grand Portage National Monument, Volunteers In Parks, P.O. Box 426, 170 Mile Creek Road, Grand Portage, MN 55605 Phone: 218-475-0123

Come join us for a summer filled with camaraderie, adventure, fun, and the excitement of shared knowledge and experience! Thank you for your interest in visitor service at Grand Portage National Monument.

Position Description
The Grand Canyon National Park Vegetation Program’s Native Plant Nursery is looking for long-term volunteers to help renovate irrigation systems and nursery structures at Grand Canyon National Park. Opportunities to participate in general nursery work including plant propagation, transplanting, fertilizing and watering; and to participate in seed collection, plant salvage and restoration may also be provided as part of this volunteer position.

Volunteers must be willing to work for a minimum of 2 weeks, 4-8 hours a day. The Nursery is located within walking distance of historic Grand Canyon Village.

Shared housing and a meal allowance are available if willing to work 30 hours per week.

Position Description
Have RV? Willing to Travel? Looking for energetic couples interested in volunteering at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, located in beautiful Southwest Oklahoma. Major duties include: working the information desk at the refuge visitor center, maintenance projects, invasive species control, interpretation/environmental education programs, and lots more! Will provide a trailer site, full hookups + propane and access to land line phone and internet for a commitment of 24 hours per week per individual.

Position Description
Dungeness is a 5.5 mile long sand spit that juts out into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Caretakers' duties include greeting the public; explaining regulations; interpreting flora and fauna; biological assistance; light maintenance of vehicles, trails, and cabin; trash pick-up on beach and at the New Dungeness Lighthouse.

The job is 40 hrs/week plus, and includes weekends; may include evenings and holidays. Stipend is $350/month. We provide a small cabin with basic phone, water, and electricity. Must work in all kinds of weather and have no trouble standing or walking.

Summers are our busy time and weather is usually mild and beautiful. Part-time volunteers also assist at entrance. Come to a beautiful place and make new friends with the friendly folks on the Olympic Peninsula.

Position Description
We are looking for a person(s) who would like to live for up to one year on Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge, Washington. Protection Island is a 360 acre seabird nesting island within the Strait of Juan de Fuca about 60 miles northwest of Seattle. The island is about 3-miles offshore. Rhinoceros auklet, tufted puffin, pigeon guillemot, black oystercatcher, double-crested and pelagic cormorant, glaucous-winged gull, and bald eagle nest on the 360-acre island. The island also hosts a large harbor seal haulout and smaller numbers of elephant seals. The position starts approximately Fall 2008. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provides a home on the island, a boat for the volunteer to access the island, and a monthly stipend of $350. The volunteer will complete a course in safe boating that is provided by the Service; however, prior marine boating skills are required. Duties include acting as the Refuge host to researchers, assisting with research projects as needed, and maintenance assistance, like keeping boats and docks clean. Because the island is closed to public access, the volunteer also makes contact with boaters to provide education and interpretation about the Refuge. For more information please contact: Annette de Knijf, Washington Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Complex, 33 S. Barr Road, Port Angeles, WA 98362, david_falzetti@fws.gov.

Position Description

Applications Due: February 25, 2008

The National Park Service is seeking 4-5 motivated individuals to assist developing communication and multimedia outreach products for the San Francisco Bay Area Network (SFAN) Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) program, the Pacific Coast Science and Learning Center (PCSLC) at Point Reyes National Seashore, and NOAA’s Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary. The programs work together to develop and implement a cutting edge science program for the National Park Service that supports effective land and ocean management decisions. The goal of the communication and outreach efforts is to make current research interesting and relevant to a wide audience within the National Park Service and beyond: partner agencies, park visitors, and the general public.

The interns will work closely with the park staff to identify and develop appropriate communication messages, audiences and specific products. One of the interns at the PCSLC will work primarily on ocean sciences communication and outreach on diverse projects, including developing a marine ecology program for visitors to Point Reyes. A variety of media will be explored including oral presentations, newsletters, fact sheets, posters, brochures, audio and video briefings, podcasting, photography, web development (static and interactive) including blogging, and/or e-field trips. There will be opportunities to visit parks in the Bay Area, work with other interns and assist with field research conducted in the National Parks.

Qualifications : Individuals should have a science background (e.g. marine ecology, biology, zoology, botany, or a physical science), strong writing skills, interest in science education, and be tech savvy. Should be familiar with digital camera/video equipment, PC desktop operating systems, and software including MS Word and digital editing software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver or similar). Familiarity with Apple OS X and design software (e.g. QuarkXPress, iMovie, Final Cut Pro) also a plus.

The most competitive candidates for this internship are creative, highly motivated, enthusiastic for the natural environment, able to work independently, able to manage multiple tasks, and are willing to try new things.

Training Opportunities : This internship will provide hands-on experience working on science communication and outreach efforts by a leading federal agency involved in land and ocean management and preservation. We will provide individual training opportunities based on the applicant’s needs. There may be opportunities to take classes offered through the Park Service including: resource interpretation, CPR, First-Aid, etc. There is also a regional NPS Science Communication Conference in April 2008 that successful applicants may participate in.

Application Material : These positions will be filled as soon as possible. Please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, dates of availability, preferred location, and provide contact info for at least 2 references. Compensation: daily stipend, mileage reimbursement, and/or housing may be available.

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Background and Overview—The San Francisco Bay Area Network

The Inventory and Monitoring Program and the Pacific Coast Science and Learning Center serve the National Parks of the San Francisco Bay Area Network (SFAN). The SFAN parks are within the Central California Coast Ranges and share many ecological systems and associated anthropogenic influences which include invasions of non-native species, altered fire regimes, degraded air and water quality, heavy recreational pressure, adjacent habitat loss, and climate change with associated sea level rise. The parks are extremely diverse in natural resources and have a unique set of complex management challenges within a densely populated setting. Most of the SFAN units are part of the Central California International Biosphere Reserve (Myers et al 2000), and are part of the California Floristic Province, an area recognized by Conservation International as a hotspot of biodiversity.

NOAA’s Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary sits just offshore of Point Reyes National Seashore and works to protect the unique offshore ecosystem surrounding the hidden Cordell Bank. The Sanctuary has research and monitoring programs to better understand the resources, has protective regulations, and communicates to the public through education and outreach programs. Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary is the most northern of the three contiguous National Marine Sanctuaries on our coast and is entirely offshore. www.cordellbank.noaa.gov

SFAN parks include :

• Eugene O’Neill National Historical Site (www.nps.gov/EUON)
• Fort Point National Historical Site (www.nps.gov/FOPO)
• Golden Gate National Recreation Area (www.nps.gov/GOGA)
• John Muir National Historical Site (www.nps.gov/JOMU)
• Muir Woods National Monument (www.nps.gov/MUWO)
• Pinnacles National Monument (www.nps.gov/PINN)
• Point Reyes National Seashore (www.nps.gov/PORE)

Location of Internships :The location of the internships will be at one of the two locations listed below:

• Inventory and Monitoring Program, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Fort Cronkhite -Building 1063, Sausalito, CA 94965
• Pacific Coast Science and Learning Center, Point Reyes National Seashore, 1 Bear Valley Rd, PointReyes Station, CA, 94956.

Hours : 16-40 hrs per week, negotiable. Duration : 4-8 months, negotiable.
Start Date : Negotiable, ideally March, 2008.

Position Description
Volunteers will assist with maintaining the grounds and greenhouse of Thomas Edison's home Glenmont. Volunteers will be responsible for having a good knowledge of plants and gardening procedures and will be required to use a variety of hand and power tools associated with gardening work, such as seeders, edgers, hedge trimmers, pruning shears, loppers and sprayers.

Position Description
Put your education to use and apply your classroom learning to hands-on applications in a conservation setting. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a career field that interests you. Positions are available to those who have completed their Sophomore year in college. Must be attending a 4-year academic institution. Internships are available year-round and last 12-16 weeks. First priority will be given to residents graduating from Hawaii high schools. Visit the park website for more information and application process for this program. Application deadline is March 15 for any summer positions.

NO HOUSING. Applicants must have reliable transportation to 7000'. Car pool opportunities may be available. Out-of-pocket expense may be available. If housing is available, out-of-pocket expenses will be reduced.

Available internships include Naturalist Docent, Environmental Education Docent, Hawaiian Cultural Demonstrator, Endangered Species Tech, Feral Animal Management Tech, Ecological Restoration Tech, Museum Tech, Wilderness Volunteer, Trail Maintenance, Construction Maintenance, Landscape Architect, Administrative Assistant, Alien Plant Removal & Assistant Volunteer Manager. Other options will be considered based upon a strong proposal by applicant.

Position Description
We are looking for volunteers willing to commit 10-40 hours per week assisting with our vegetation management programs such as forestry, exotic plant removal in a variety of habitats, vegetation sampling for long term monitoring plots and fire effects monitoring. Depending on their interests, participants in our volunteer internship program will learn valuable skills in the fields of resource management and forestry or botany such as forestry plot sampling and general vegetation plot sampling methodologies, plant collection and identification, exotic plant management and control, and use of standard equipment such as BAF prisms, and GPS units. Participants will also have the opportunity to experience applied vegetation management and forestry in a real world setting.

We encourage students to consider working on senior theses, master’s theses and other university related projects at the park, as long as they meet our permit criteria. Forestry: Interns will have the opportunity to learn to conduct variable radius plot sampling, fixed radius plot sampling, use standard forestry equipment such as BAF prisms, GPS units, map/compass, clinometers etc. Work involves extensive fieldwork establishing a network of plots in a variety of forest types throughout the park.Exotic plant management and control: Interns will have the opportunity to participate in exotic plant management and control in a variety of vegetation types including coastal dunes, coastal scrub, prairies, oak woodlands, and various forest types. Use of GPS units, map and compass, weed wrenches and other weed tools.

Fire effects monitoring: Interns will assist the Klamath-Cascade fire effects monitoring team in establishing and reading vegetation plots in a variety of habitats. There may be opportunities for travel to other northern California parks such as Whiskeytown and Lassen Volcanic. Skills to be learned and tools used include: Map and compass, GPS, vegetation sampling, plant identification, plant collection and processing for herbarium, fuels transect installation, and prescribed fire support (firefighter training not provided).

Long term vegetation monitoring: Interns will assist staff botanists in installing and reading standard vegetation plots in a variety of habitats throughout the parks. Skills to be learned include GPS, vegetation sampling, plant identification, plant collection and processing for herbarium.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a strong desire and willingness to work in the field, be able to get along with others in a team setting, able to work long hours outdoors and an interest in natural sciences. Applicants must be reliable and willing to seriously commit to their agreed upon schedule.

Work Conditions: Depending on the program and the season, work may involve arduous hiking through rough, steep terrain in adverse weather conditions (rain, heat), exposure to poison oak, contact with ticks and other hazards of outdoor work.

Location: Fieldwork may be conducted throughout Redwood National and State Parks (Orick to Crescent City). Duty station is located at South Operations Center, Orick, CA (45 min. drive north of Arcata on US Hwy 101). Applicant must provide her or his own transportation to our offices in Orick on workdays.

Housing: Free housing in Klamath (Requa) may be available for interns working at least 32 hours per week. Unfortunately, no stipends are available for these positions at this time. Background checks may be done.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to learn about resource management in action in a local park setting and are a hard worker, please contact one of us! Jason Teraoka, Forester: (707) 465-7783 Stassia Samuels, Plant Ecologist: 465-7784 Scott Powell, Rare plants: 465-7782

Position Description
Put your education to use and apply your classroom learning to hands-on applications in a conservation setting. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a career field that interests you. Positions are available to those who are attending community colleges, tech schools or non-traditional post-secondary schools. Applicant must have completed at least 9 credits in order to apply. YOU MUST LIST YOUR SPECIFIC EXPERIENCES. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. [NOTE: If you are attending a 4-year college--check out "Professional Internship" listing.

Internships are available year-round and last 12-16 weeks. First priority will be given to residents graduating from Hawaii high schools. Visit the park website for more information and application process for this program. Application deadline is March 15 for any summer positions.

NO HOUSING. Applicants must have reliable transportation to 7000'. Car pool opportunities may be available. Out-of-pocket expense may be available. If housing is available, out-of-pocket expenses will be reduced.

Available internships include Naturalist Docent, Environmental Education Docent, Hawaiian Cultural Demonstrator, Endangered Species Tech, Feral Animal Management Tech, Ecological Restoration Tech, Museum Tech, Wilderness Volunteer, Trail Maintenance, Construction Maintenance, Administrative Assistant & Assistant Volunteer Manager. Other options will be considered based upon a strong proposal by applicant.

Position Description
Are you 15 or older and have completed your Sophmore year of High School? If so, come work side-by-side with park staff learning and experiencing through hands-on learning, different careers in conservation. Check out the park website for more information and application procedures for this program. Applications for summer positions are due March 15. These are full-time summer positions lasting 10-12 weeks.

Housing is not available. Car pool options are available from the upcountry area. An out-of-pocket expense is provided.

Positions are available in interepretation, maintenance, and resource management.

Position Description
AmeriCorps is a program designed for 18-26 year olds and is found all across the U.S. There are part-time or full-time year-round positions and part-time or full-time summer positions. Participants receive an educational award based on the number of hours of service they perform. This award can go towards future tuition/books or pay off existing student loans. This program is run through MEO Youth Bank on Maui. The link to their website is found below.

NO HOUSING is available. A living expense is provided by the Americorps program. You must have reliable transportation to 7000'. Car pool options are possible.

Applications are due August 30 for Year-round positions starting in the fall and March 1 for Summer positions.

Available AmeriCorps positions include: Endangered Species Tech, Feral Animal Management Tech, Ecological Restoration Tech, Native Plant Tech, Museum Tech & Wilderness Volunteer.

Position Description
Volunteers are needed at thriving nurseries within the park to help grow plants used in restoration projects throughout the park. If you enjoy getting your hands dirty and the opportunity to work with native plants--this job is for you!

Call for dates and times. Work days are episodic throughout the year and are dependent upon needs and can be either in Kipahulu or the Summit area.

NO HOUSING. Camping is available at Hosmer or Kipahulu campgrounds up to 3 nights per month.

Position Description
Master Volunteers are individuals who agree to provide a minimum of 500 hours of volunteer service (up front) to the park during the course of one year. They can have either general or specialized skills. There is no age requirement, though most projects available to reach 500 hours are appropriate for 15 year olds and up. The 500 hours can be reached by volunteering 10 hours a week, 1 week a month, consolidated into full-time for 12 weeks or other variations. Positions are available in interpretation, maintenance, resource management and administration. Experience supervising others REQUIRED. YOU MUST LIST YOUR SPECIFIC EXPERIENCES. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

NO HOUSING. Must have reliable transportation to 7000'. Car pool options may be available for those working a full-day. Camping at Hosmer or Kipahulu campgrounds is available for up to 3 nights per month.

Position Description
Are you a recent graduate with an A.A., A.S., B.A., or B.S. degree and looking for experience? Apprentice positions are designed to provide graduates the opportunities to receive hands-on experience in their career field providing a solid foundation for applying for full-time paid positions. Apprentice positions are full-time for 11-12 months. Apprentices will receive training and the same opportunities as paid entry-level employees.

Please visit the park website for more detailed information and application procedures. Positions available starting year-round.

NO housing. Out-of-pocket expense may be available. Housing may be available on an occasional basis though the out-of-pocket expense would be decreased.

Available positions include:

Naturalist Docent, Environmental Education Docent, Endangered Species Tech, Feral Animal Management Tech, Ecological Restoration Tech, Museum Tech, Wilderness Volunteer, Trail Maintenance, Construction/Maintenance, Landscape Architect, and Administrative Assistant. Other positions may be available if a strong proposal is submitted by applicant.

Position Description
Location Description
Along the Mississippi River as it passes through the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Restoration and Clean-up Specialists: Volunteer crews plant native trees, shrubs and prairie plants to restore natural vegetation to the river corridor. Volunteers may also remove invasive exotic plants from strategic areas or assist in river corridor clean-ups.

Position Description
Contact us to set up a work day for your group or organization or to learn about existing work days near you.

Position Description
Interested in sharing your talents and letting the Riverway be your muse? Our "Artists at Work" program may be the unique outlet for your poetic, painting, sculpting, musical or other creative energies! Work is on an intermittent schedule. HOUSING IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Position Description
Come out and celebrate National Public Lands Day with Grand Canyon National Park’s Vegetation Program. Volunteers and staff will be treating invasive species on the South Rim. In addition to working side by side with you, Vegetation Program Staff will present an orientation to the Park and the area’s natural vegetation.

Invasive species removal is an important part of work for the Vegetation Program. These plants thrive on the disturbances that are constant in this busy park, and they can even invade the pristine habitats found here on the South Rim. These species are very strong competitors for the resources needed by native plants such as sunlight, water, and soil nutrients. They invade areas by choking out native plants, and creating lots of shade which prevents native seeds from sprouting.

Each year, volunteers remove hundreds of thousands of invasive plants from the park. The nasty invasive species that will be the focus of this trip include Scotch thistle, bull thistle, musk thistle, Mediterranean sage, jointed goatgrass, and foxtail barley. Foxtail barley, Scotch and musk thistles have recently arrived on the South Rim of the park, resulting in several small populations scattered in the area. This is the perfect time to target invasives species! This project will also involve surveying and removing more scattered invasive species such as Mediterranean sage and jointed goatgrass. We will be removing these plants by hand, digging and pulling them out by the roots using hand tools.

(What we will provide):

A site at Mather Campground will be provided beginning Friday evening, as well as an entrance waiver to the park. Vegetation Staff will meet volunteers on 8 AM on Saturday, September 27th 2008 at the campsite; we expect to work until 4 PM. Transportation will also be provided to work sites by the Vegetation staff.

Staff will provide lunch and snacks.

(What volunteers need to provide):

You will need to provide your own close toed shoes, hat, sunscreen, and daypack. We will have gloves, eye protection/sunglasses, and other tools on hand for you to work with. Come prepared for rain or sun.

Position Description
Library Assistant:
Separate books, CD's and periodicals into categories with an electronic database system. Mark each item with the correct reference number and set up a check out system.

Volunteer Photographer:

Create a digital collection of photographs for use by park staff, for special requests and as a base for the production of park post cards.

Information Technician:

Keep all park bulletin boards current on a monthly basis. Clean and service park bulletin boards and trail signs as needed.

Guided Walk Interpreter:

Presents guided walk interpretive programs throughout the park. Develops information on each unit to answer questions, explain the history of the park and lead various guided walks.

Environmental Education Assistant:

Presents environmental education and interpretive programs throughout the park units. Assists in developing, maintaining and writing of environmental education and interpretive materials, lesson plans, and reports.

Scouting Programs Presenter:

Presents environmental education, interpretive, and scout advancement programs throughout the park. Assists in maintaining program materials, lesson plans and equipment.

Trail and River Trash Removal:

Remove trash along the park trails and the river and its tributaries throughout the park. Canoes, kayaks, rafts, and boats may be used for this activity.

Boundary Marker Assistant:

Assists rangers and resource management staff in locating and posting boundaries throughout the park. Knowledge of GIS is helpful, but not required.

Invasive Exotic Vegetation Removal:

Assist the park with the removal of such exotic vegetation as chinese privet, japanese honeysuckle, russian olive, mimosa, nepal grass, english ivy, etc. The park provides the equipment and supplies for small to large groups of volunteers to assist on these projects.

Streambank Restoration:

Assist the science and resource managers with performing streambank erosion protection measures by removing excess stabilization rock (riprap) and planting native vegetation. The park will provide all tools and plants.

Removal of Vegetation from Mill Sites and Ruins:

Mechanical and hand removal of vegetation in and around ruins. Roots should be completely removed. Specific guidelines for the removal of vegetation around sensitive cultural resources will be provided.

Computer Assistance:

Assist with data entry, word processing, map presentation and web page creation using a variety of computer software programs. Participants must complete Department of the Interior security and ethics training prior to using government computer systems.

Natural and Cultural Resource Data Collection Assistance:

Assist in collecting data involving natural and cultural resources in order to better understand and properly manage the park resources.

Student Conservation Aide:

Assists the park science staff with a variety of projects including the following: collect GPS data and entering the findings into the park GIS system; coordinates in park stream surveys to collect physical, chemical, and biological data; conduct natural resource surveys and studies.

Forest Restoration:
Reclaim open field areas by planting native plants.

Administrative Clerk:
Assist the administrative division with a variety of duties related to budget and finance as well as general support to other program areas.

Mail and File Clerk:
Opens and reads mail and decides routing by subject matter. sorts and routes mail to 30-40 distribution points. Receives materials and files by subject matter. Makes photocopies and maintains a variety of office equipment.

Visitor Center Assistant:
Opens and closes the visitor center. Fills all brochure holders and cleans the counter and displays. Answers questions, provides orientation/information concerning the park units and surrounding areas. Participates in the sale of annual permits and all three types of park passes. Keeps records of all transactions.

Laborer:
Assists in rehabilitation of buildings and structures. Assist park maintenance staff with general construction and maintenance activities required in daily operations of the park.

Trail Maintenance Worker:
Assists the trail crew staff with maintenance and construction of trails including brushing the trail corridors and drainage structure cleaning. Tasks include the following: step construction, retaining wall construction, sign placement, building split rail fence and other related duties.

Position Description
This is a great opportunity for student biologists to get a variety of experience including working in remote landscapes. Abundant wildlife and fish, breath-taking landscapes, wild country! A successful intern will leave with excellent skills, improved resume, and references for career advancement. Early May: crew will attend safety and biological training and prepare gear/supplies for field trips. Late May/June: assist experienced biologist with waterfowl, shorebird or landbird aerial or remote ground-based surveys. July: assist experienced biologists with vegetation, invertebrate and incidental bird and mammal surveys at remote locations mostly around Becharof Lake. Late July/early August may include aerial surveys or ground based work with tundra swan. Other surveys may be added as time allows. Data entry and gear maintenance will be an ongoing assignment when crews are not remote. To Qualify you must be available NLT 11 May, have a college degree or junior/senior standing in wildlife or biology program, some knowledge of visual bird identification, some knowledge of plant survey methods and identification, use IBM-PC software, be in excellent physical condition, and be able to get along in a remote, no-amenities field camp. Initial training (bear safety/firearm safety/cold water safety/aircraft safety) is mandatory; necessary field equipment is provided. Benefits include airfare from a US city, lodging, and food while in the field OR $25 / day for food while in King Salmon. To apply - send detailed cover letter, resume (include name /contact for 3 references) to Susan Savage, susan_savage@fws.gov OR AK Pen Nat’l Wildl. Refuge, PO Box 277, King Salmon, AK 99613, postmark by March 7, 2008.

Position Description
The participant assists with vegetation and wildlife management at Stones River National Battlefield. Duties may include establishing native plant species, management of invasive exotic species, and monitoring of rare and endangered species. Interns will collect and organizes field data and make field observations of natural resource conditions. Participants will learn to use GIS technology to map and organize scientific data. He/she will assist in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines. If desired, participants will also receive training and experience in interpreting the park's natural resources to the public using a variety of media and techniques.

Position Description
Group Opportunities: Open - i.e., stream rehabilitation, range improvements, trail maintenance, recreation maintenance, and area cleanup. Programs such as Adopt-A-Trail, -Stream, -Fence, and -Campground are also available.

Projects vary with interest of group and time available to work. Forest Service will provide tools and equipment to complete project.

• Several positions
• June - October

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Position Description
Noxious Weed Control: Primary duties in noxious weed control. Responsible for chemically/mechanically eradicating a variety of noxious weed species. Some plant identification knowledge desirable. Skills required are to be able to work with horses, drive a pickup, and pull a horse trailer. Work is strenuous at times. Trailer space and pasture is available for volunteers providing their own living trailer, horses, and equipment. Forest Service may provide housing, horses, equipment, and work transportation. Subsistence may be available.

• 2 positions
• June 7 - September 24

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Position Description
Interested in sharing your talents and letting the Riverway be your muse? Our "Artists at Work" program may be the unique outlet for yourcreative energies, be it modern or historic in nautre. Work is on an intermittent schedule, typically involving 1-2 days a summer at a busy Riverway Landing or visitor center. HOUSING IS NOT AVAILABLE.