Are you still looking for a summer internship? Want to stay in the Portland area? Have interests related to ecology (invasive species)? There are also positions for next fall regarding watershed management, rivers, or education & outreach. See below:
We have two exciting opportunities here at StreamTeam! We are hiring Invasive Species Interns for the summer and six new Americorps members for the Fall.
Invasive Species Internship
The Invasive Species Intern will support the Eradication Nation program. This program is focused on controlling invasive Japanese knotweed and other invasive plant species in the Salmon Creek watershed. This internship will provide the opportunity to develop a number of natural resource management skills that focus on invasive species control. To be eligible for the internship, applicants must be enrolled in college classes during the school year. Individuals who have just graduated will also be considered.
General Responsibilities
- Conduct knotweed surveys with staff and volunteers along streams and roads using GPS technology to map locations of infestations.
- Conduct knotweed control activities with staff and volunteers including the application of herbicides during specified treatment windows.
- Conduct follow-up monitoring activities for treated infestations.
- Assist with education and outreach activities including: direct mailings, participation in community-wide events, community presentations and leading volunteer events.
- Successfully pass Washington State Department of Agriculture pesticide exams with the assistance and training of program staff.
- Maintain detailed data records for knotweed surveys, treatment and monitoring.
- The intern will have the opportunity to develop the following skills: non-native invasive plant ecology, taxonomy and identification; invasive species management practices including surveys, mapping, treatment; community outreach and education; Global Positioning Systems (GPS) data collection; and Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel use.
Position Requirements:
- Regular reliable attendance and commitment to the full duration of the internship (early June – late September).
- To be eligible for the internship, applicants must be enrolled in college classes during the school year. Individuals who have just graduated will also be considered. School attendance is not required during the summer break.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Self-motivated, cooperative, flexible team player with a strong work ethic.
- Must be willing to ask questions, seek answers and keep a positive attitude.
- Ability to effectively work independently and with teams on multiple, simultaneous, diverse tasks with attention to details, accuracy and process.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills to serve effectively with people of diverse talent and background
- Strong organizational skills and self-initiative to prioritize multiple projects in order to meet individual and program deadlines.
- Natural resource or biology background preferred but not a requirement.
- Strong written and verbal skills, including presentation and public speaking skills.
- Experience with ArcPad 10 and using Trimble and Garmin units to collect data in the field
- Experience working with landowners and volunteers
- Experience with public outreach
Work hours / internship duration:
Interns are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week during the summer months (June-September). Flex time will be given for weeks where interns are expected to work on Saturdays. Internship duration is from early June to late September, approximately 500 hours.
Compensation:
To be eligible for the internship, applicants must be enrolled in college classes during the school year. Individuals who have just graduated will also be considered. $10.00 per hour to start. This is a non-benefited position.
Submit cover letter, resume and references ASAP to:
Bethany Lund, Invasive Species Program Coordinator, blund@clarkpud.com
Visit our website – www.streamteam.net/knotweed for more information about the program.
Six Americorps Positions at StreamTeam (Vancouver, WA) Beginning Fall 2015 – Summer 2016
StreamTeam was created in 1992 with the mission to “Bring Salmon Back to Salmon Creek” by engaging the community in watershed restoration. StreamTeam is part of Clark Public Utilities (CPU), a public agency responsible for providing drinking water to the public by protecting and improving water quality. CPU developed the Eradication Nation invasive plant control program in 2011, with the goal of bolstering commmunity participation on invasive weed control initiatives in the Salmon Creek watershed.
AmeriCorps members play a vital role in connecting our programs with the public, engaging over 20,000 citizens of Clark County annually on environmental issues facing our community. As the face of StreamTeam, members facilitate rewarding volunteer opportunities such as tree plantings, water quality monitoring, invasive plant surveys and control, and outreach events. Members also educate students in the community about watershed health and water conservation. Since its inception StreamTeam planted over 850,000 native plants, stabilized over 2 miles of eroding stream banks and managed over 400 acres of invasive plants. These positions are contingent on funding.
Six Positions – Sept 1st, 2015 to July 15th, 2016
- Education and Outreach Specialist
- Restoration Events Coordinator
- Nursery Specialist
- Monitoring Specialist
- Invasive Species Technician
- Restoration Specialist
Service Term Benefits with Washington Service Corps
- Monthly stipend of $1,195 before deductions and withholdings
- Basic health insurance (not including vision coverage) and workers compensation coverage
- Childcare assistance
- $5,730 education award that can be used for future schooling or to pay off existing qualified student loan debt (upon successful completion of the service term of 1700 hours)
- Forbearance (temporarily postponing paying off a loan) of qualified student loans during the service term
- Payment of interest on qualified student loans that accrued during the service term
To Apply
- Detailed position descriptions will be posted on StreamTeam.net and on AmeriCorps.gov. For any questions, contact Ashley King, applyamericorps@clarkpud.com.
- Email resume and cover letter to Ashley King, applyamericorps@clarkpud.com and visit the AmeriCorps.gov website. Applications reviewed as they are received. Positions open until filled.
- Also see Washington Service Corps website for more information about the AmeriCorps program:
http://washingtonservicecorps.org/become-a-member/how-to-apply/wsc-team-positions-2015-16/
Ellen Palmquist
Americorps Invasive Species Assistant
Environmental Services
Clark Public Utilities
restorationcoordinators@clarkpud.com