Monthly Pooled- WCC Individual Placement - Common Outdoor Ground Recreation Site Stewardship

Monthly Pooled- WCC Individual Placement - Common Outdoor Ground Recreation Site Stewardship Technician

JOB TITLE: WCC AmeriCorps Individual Placement - Recreation Site Stewardship Technician with Common Outdoor Ground

JOB PURPOSE:

Location: Laramie, Wyoming - Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

Compensation: $8,000 living stipend + $1,956.35 Segal Education Award

Term of Service: The position has a 450-hour term of service beginning May 18 and ending August 19. The member is expected to serve 40 hours per week, including weekends (2 days off during week days).

Position Overview: The Wyoming Conservation Corps (WCC) is seeking two (2) applicants to fill an AmeriCorps Individual Placement position with our partner organizations. Common Outdoor Ground is seeking a motivated and reliable Recreation Site Stewardship Technician to support recreation operations on public lands in southeast Wyoming with a primary focus on the Lake Owen area within the Medicine Bow Routt National Forest.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Members will support COG in fulfilling its mission to provide community support for the sustainability of public lands in southeast Wyoming.
• Members will primarily serve as a pair, with additional support from COG staff, board, and volunteers.
• Interact professionally with the public, providing basic information about site rules, safety, and forest resources.
• Perform routine maintenance at recreation sites, including maintaining picnic areas, managing trash removal, and checking/restocking supplies in restrooms.
• Inspect facilities such as campgrounds, signage, kiosks, and trailheads for safety and functionality.
• Conduct basic repairs such as tightening fixtures, minor carpentry, replacing hardware, painting, etc.
• Assist with vegetation management around recreation sites (e.g., trimming, clearing minor debris).
• Report site conditions, maintenance needs, and visitor-use issues to supervisors.
• Follow established safety guidelines for field work, equipment use, and working independently in remote areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• AmeriCorps participants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents
• 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