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Internship-Natural Resource Steward-Whitney Wilderness - Long Lake, NY, United States - Student Conservation Association, Inc
Description
Program Dates:
June 17th - Oct 7th
About us:
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, and community green spaces across the country.
Program Description:
Calling all paddlers Come be a part of the Natural Resource Steward program and help protect the scenic Whitney Wilderness in the Adirondack Park while gaining valuable natural resource management experience
The Student Conservation Association, in collaboration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, seeks to place an intern within a popular and ecologically sensitive parts of the Adirondack Mountains in the Whitney Wilderness for a 16-week term of service.
The interns will work alongside personnel from the NYSDEC on projects that help preserve and protect this unique natural resource.
What your day-to-day will look like: You'll be canoeing to inspect and maintain scattered campsites and talking with visitors about Leave-no-Trace principals and proper camping practices.
This position requires the willingness and ability to travel by canoe and by foot and work alone in remote, rugged terrain and during inclement weather conditions.
You will be required to work weekends. Most days will be spent in the field. On most days you would return to the headquarters area in the evening. Over the summer you may need to camp alone in the backcountry for several nights. The ability to use a map and compass (or GPS unit) is important. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
You may be required to drive your personal vehicle on a rough, dirt road to reach one of the canoe launches.
Member Duties and Responsibilities:
Inspect campsites and trails to determine condition and maintenance needs
Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to campsite and trail facilities using hand tools
Mow and trim around campsites and camping areas
Team up with DEC staff on larger trail work projects as needed
Provide radio communications for emergency operations
Member Benefits:
$200/week living allowance
$570/month housing allowance if housing is not provided
$80 reimbursement for work pants
$1,824 AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of your term of service
Eligibility for Federal Student Loan forbearance and interest payment deferment through AmeriCorps for qualifying student loans.
*All Allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Member Qualifications:
Requirements to Serve:
Must be 18 years or older
Must have a valid driver's license
Must have a personal vehicle
Must be a Citizen, National or Lawful Permanent Residing Alien of the US
Must be physically capable of performing field work common to the assigned work area over rough terrain and during inclement weather
Preferred Qualifications/Required Skills:
Ability to hike long distances with gear/tools
Ability to work independently and in all weather conditions
Ability to lift 50 pounds and use hand tools
Ability to work effectively in a low supervision environment
Ability to work solo or in a team
Ability to work in remote areas and in sometimes challenging conditions