Monthly Pooled - WCC AmeriCorps Individual Placement Recreation Intern with Brush Creek Hayden Ranger District (USFS)
Location: Saratoga, Wyoming
Compensation: $8,000 living stipend + $1,956.35 Segal Education Award
Term of Service: This position has a 450-hour term of service beginning May 18 and ending August 19. Schedule may include occasional evenings, holidays, weekends and variable shifts. A typical work week includes four 10-hour shifts, including weekends.
Position Overview: The Wyoming Conservation Corps (WCC) is seeking applicants to fill up to three (3) AmeriCorps Individual Placement positions with a partner organization. The positions have a 450-hour term of service.
These members will serve as part of a District recreation team in support of developed/dispersed recreation infrastructure, trails, and maintain developed recreation sites and Forest Service rental cabins.
- Public education and information of Forest rules and regulations to Forest visitors.
- Patrol front country trails, dispersed areas, and developed sites adjacent to mountain communities to educate on Leave No Trace practices and Forest regulations.
- Patrol roaded areas via trucks and/or UTV's providing motorized recreation information to forest users.
- Install and maintain trailhead, road signs, access gates, and information kiosks.
- Implement and support the motorized and non-motorized travel management plan via signage, gates, barriers, and visitor education.
- Remove outdated or damaged interior features; repairing or replacing flooring, cabinetry, windows, trim, and other structural or cosmetic components.
- Staging and transporting materials, documenting progress through photos and written logs.
- Perform daily cleaning, restocking, repairs, trash removal, and hazard checks.
- Document site and asset conditions, support fee compliance, communicate with visitors.
- Perform maintenance and clean developed sites such as campgrounds, picnic areas, trailhead facilities including bathrooms.
- Collect and count recreation fees.
- Assist with volunteer projects with local partners and volunteer groups as scheduled.
- Collect and maintain field data and trail surveys using tablets.
- Serve independently on backcountry trail projects and provide support/assistance for youth crew trail projects.
Housing and Transportation: A Government vehicle will be provided. Shared housing in a bunkhouse or similar accommodations may be available.
Physical Working Conditions: The candidate may be required to work alone or in a small team in front and backcountry settings in variable weather conditions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED; 18 years of age; Satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria; Ability to lift 30+ lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation; Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Desire to learn and work with hand tools; Ability to communicate with the public and project partners; Accomplish tasks in a team environment as well as individual environment.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: Cover letter; Resume or C.V. Position open until filled. Applications received by April 20 will receive full consideration.