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Be a mentor for young adults ages 16-24 for our High Desert Conservation Corps Program- work alongside corps members in the field on a variety of public lands improvement projects and help teach both technical and soft skills in the classroom. Professional development and job training opportunities are provided. Members are also eligible for other benefits including student loan forbearance, childcare, healthcare, and more!
This is a great opportunity if you are a young professional looking for a work related learning experience in your field of study or career interest.
Hiring Process
Send a resume and cover letter to AmeriCorps Program Coordinator
For questions call 541-633-7834 or go to www.heartoforegon.org
To learn more, please read the full position description below
Heart of Oregon Corps
Position: AmeriCorps Land Stewardship Trainer
Service Location: Bend, OR and Prineville, OR as assigned. Project locations throughout Central Oregon.
Service Type: Full-Time Term. Minimum 1700 hours for successful completion.
Service Duration- 46 Weeks
Organization Summary:
Heart of Oregon Corps’ mission is to inspire and empower positive change in the lives of young people through jobs, education, and stewardship. We aim to improve economic and social vitality while increasing pathways out of poverty. We are training tomorrow’s workforce today.
Heart of Oregon Corps’ AmeriCorps Public Lands Corps program serves local young people ages 17-24 throughout Central Oregon, and improves over 1,000 acres of public lands a year. The Land Stewardship Trainer position serves alongside of and trains these local, Opportunity Youth members. A Staff Crew Leader oversees each crew.
Crews of 7-8 local young people, a Land Stewardship Trainer, and a Staff Crew Leader serve mostly outdoors on natural resource conservation projects. Crews complete a wide range of conservation projects, such as fire fuels reduction, fencing (enclosure/inclosure), habitat restoration, invasive species management, and hiking/biking trail maintenance, among others. Project partners include the Deschutes and Ochoco US Forest Service, Prineville BLM District, and Bend Parks & Rec, among many others.
Position Summary:
This position is a 46 week, 1700-hour, full-time, nonresidential service position that has a leadership, but not supervisory role on the crew.
The position serves outside on public lands about 75% of the time. The position is ideal for people with previous conservation corps experience or those with natural resources, outdoor leadership, and or environmental education backgrounds/degrees. We prefer applicants to be at least 21 for driving regulations, but we will consider 19+ with previous corps experience.
Service is on a full-time basis, primarily Monday-Friday daily, without overnight camping, except occasionally. No housing is provided with this service experience.
Previous Experience:
None Required – Preferred relevant education or conservation corps experience.
Schedule/Hours/Breaks:
Four 10-hour days (generally Monday - Thursday) 6:50 AM to 5:30 PM –or—
Five 8-hour days (generally Monday-Friday) 7:50 AM to 4:30 PM or 6:50 AM to 3:30 PM. Subject to change due to weather, projects, and time of year.
Early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends depending on community meetings, and Corpsmember needs.
40-50 - not guaranteed, may be more or less on occasion. Subject to change due to weather, projects, and time of year.
15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the afternoon taken at supervisor discretion.
30 minutes for every period of service 6 hours or more in length. Usually mid-day (exact timing will be assigned by Crew Leader). Meal Periods do not count towards the Education Award.
Specific Duties:
Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Land Stewardship Trainer position will provide training and support alongside Quarter Time (QT = 3 month Term) and Reduced-Half Time (RHT = 5 month Term) AmeriCorps Service Members while also completing environmental stewardship service. This includes: developing and implementing in-field training opportunities, environmental education, field logistics support, and project partner satisfaction tracking. This position will have a special emphasis in Natural Resources Career Development, helping Members learn and practice technical field skills, encouraging a safe service environment, and providing positive mentorship.
Primary Responsibilities
Serve alongside QT and RHT AmeriCorps Members on environmental stewardship projects (minimum 50% of service).
Support and mentor QT and RHT AmeriCorps Members during their term of service.
Deliver field and classroom-based stewardship and environmental education and natural resources skills lessons.
Take part in our AmeriCorps evaluation project.
Transport Members and/or volunteers as necessary.
Help plan and implement skills clinics
Plan, pack-out, attend, and de-rig camping trips during camping season.
Help with errands/field logistics and seasonal camp prep, as necessary.
Recruit and train volunteers/speakers that pertain to projects and careers in natural resources/outdoor industries.
Coordinate with program Staff on certificate and essential employability training opportunities for HOC program participants.
Outreach and coordination with HOC partners to provide natural resource education, career exploration, and volunteer opportunities for HOC program participants.
Develop and manage Service Learning opportunities to QT and RHT Corps Members.
Assist/deliver Member skills and improvement evaluations (field and classroom).
Assist with Corps Member orientation.
Support Crew Leaders in the collection and recording of data associated with Program Measures (Sponsor Surveys/Environmental PM data collection).
Assist in the delivery of other program services as assigned to the extent that it is not in conflict with the primary position responsibilities or any AmeriCorps provision including AmeriCorps Prohibited Activities
Help maintain a clean work environment around the entire office and program facilities.
Support upkeep of facilities and tools.
Conduct routine vehicle checks with QT and RHT Members.
Help with organization events.
Benefits:
A maximum taxable $23,000 (pre-tax) living allowance dispersed bi-weekly over 46 weeks ($1000 bi-weekly)
Health and Childcare benefits available as eligible
Paid Federal holidays, sick time, and vacation days
Student loan forbearance (for qualifying federal student loans)
$6,495 education award granted upon successful completion of the program
Potential professional development and training opportunities including: career planning, public land stewardship, & youth development. Possible certifications may include but are not limited to: CPR & First Aid, Chainsaw S212, Crosscut Saw, Oregon Directly Supervised Herbicide Applicator, and/or Wilderness First Aid
Opportunity to live, travel, and serve in beautiful Central Oregon
Tools & Equipment
Hand tools such as weed wrench, shovel, wheelbarrow, trimmer, Pulaski, etc.
Power tools such as brush cutter, lawnmower, edger, chainsaw, chipper. Members under 18 must follow Oregon labor laws limiting power tool usage.
Members over 18 with a valid OR State Driving License with demonstrated leadership and dependability may be assigned to operate HOC vehicles.
Mental Requirements:
Develop and maintain key relationships internally.
Assess, interpret, draw logical conclusions, and problem solve effectively and accurately.
Work effectively in a stressful environment.
Function interdependently in a team environment - respecting the values of others.
Maintain professional demeanor, calm, composed, and respectful, in stressful situations.
Ability to recognize multiple viewpoints and willingness to compromise.
Understand verbal/written instruction.
Interact effectively with public and co-workers.
Performance Requirements:
Maintains professional working relationships with peers, co-workers, vendors, and the public that are inclusive, collaborative, and respectful.
Must be dependable, flexible, and willing to accept responsibilities.
Must readily take initiative to do assigned work without prompting.
Accepts supervisory authority and maintains professional workplace conduct.
Communicate needs and ask questions as they arise
Completes all work assignments in an appropriate and timely manner.
Ability to communicate in person and via technology one-on-one and in groups of all sizes.
Healthy & Safety:
Must not be a significant risk of substantial harm to the health and safety of oneself or others.
Must be able to assess dangerous work sites or activities to prevent injuries from happening.
Interactions:
Daily interaction with Crew Leader, peer AmeriCorps Members, Project Partners
Workplace Conduct:
Must comply with internal policies and procedures governing conduct.
Prohibited Activities:
Must not engage in prohibited activities as described by AmeriCorps.
Physical Requirements:
Lifting heavy (up to 60 lbs) objects for long periods of time (several hours).
Ability to work in all-weather condition, including extreme heat, cold, and rain.
Performing duties in inclement weather on steep terrain.
Standing, walking, bending, hiking/carrying a 50 lb. backpack for long hours.
Ability to drive 10 passenger vans and 4WD vehicles.
Ability to pull and back trailers safely (or ability to learn).
Use a variety of hand and power tools while in the field.
Walking several miles per day.
Bending at the waist for long periods.
Frequent use of upper and/or lower extremities in a repetitive motion to use computer and telephone.
Sitting for prolonged periods. Ability to concentrate on reading and writing tasks for extended periods.
Ability to see, talk, and hear - must use visual and auditory senses to anticipate or detect safety concerns.
Ability to perform above mentioned physical requirements with reasonable accommodations
Service Enviroment:
Our office is a dynamic environment with open office space used by staff and, at times, Corpsmembers.
A wide variety of outdoor and wilderness setting, each presenting a range of potential hazards, and chances for inclement weather throughout all seasons of the year.
Travel:
Position requires frequent local travel in HOC vehicles. Occasional overnight travel required. Occasional use of personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement required. Must not have any major traffic violations or citations
Minimum Qualifications:
21 and over highly preferred for driving qualifications (will consider 19 years old and up with previous corps experience).
Available for entire duration of term.
Available for total hours per service term and between the dates specified above.
Successfully complete state criminal background check, NSOPW check, and FBI fingerprint check (if appropriate) to AmeriCorps and HOC policies. Any individual listed on a sex offender registry, convicted of murder, or anyone who refuses to undergo a criminal history check is ineligible to serve.
Must be a United States Citizen, United States National or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the United States and provide document as proof.
Provide Social Security Card to verify SSN.
Have a High School Diploma/GED or agree to achieve a diploma or GED before using the award.
Ability to appropriately represent the Heart of Oregon Corps and the AmeriCorps Program.
Must adhere to the AmeriCorps uniform standard of “A everyday.”
Has regular access to vulnerable populations as described by AmeriCorps.
Statement on Supplementation, Duplication or Displacement of Staff:
This position does not duplicate work of previous or existing employees or volunteers, supplant the hiring of workers, or include service or duties that have been performed or were performed by a current employee, an employee who recently resigned or was discharged, an employee subject to a reduction in work force, or an employee who is on leave.
Statement on Inclusion and Accommodations:
HOC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in making employment decisions or policies in violation of law on the basis of any legally protected status. What a legally protected status generally means is a person’s race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family relationship, source of income, disability, veteran status, future or current military status, or other protected status. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, reduction in force, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment.
Heart of Oregon Corps is committed to working with and supporting diverse corps members. As part of this commitment, we will work closely to provide reasonable accommodation to the known mental or physical disabilities of our members. If you believe that you need accommodation to complete the essential functions of your position, please let us know as soon as possible so we can support you.
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