Overview
Position Summary: Archival, Data and Planning Specialists serve alongside natural resource professionals in partnership with agencies such as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD), higher education institutions, and nonprofits. Archival, Data and Planning Specialists help support the preservation and retention of key information collected across various studies and surveys. They may also support initiatives related to planning and policy for various state parks and recreation areas around the state of Minnesota. The Individual Placements program prioritizes personal and professional growth while teaching hands-on conservation skills in the field. Specialists develop technical skills throughout their term while completing challenging and impactful conservation projects.
Specialists are directly supervised by Conservation Corps Program staff and partner site supervisor. Members complete service projects with direction provided by partnering agencies and representatives of those agencies.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Complete service projects to the best of their ability, serving safely, effectively and efficiently to ensure projects are completed to the satisfaction of project hosts and the community
• Abide by Corps program safety regulations as well as applicable federal/state/municipal law and OSHA requirements; communicate any safety concerns and incidents.
• Contribute actively to the team to complete projects, demonstrating a commitment to the Corps values of safety, justice, stewardship, community and leadership.
• Positive attitude, desire to learn new skills, interest in community service; represent Conservation Corps in positive manner in public
• Commit to completing the entire service term per the start and end dates listed on the Member Service Agreement
• Specific projects depend on the site assignment but may include:
o Digitize and archive documents, paper data sheets, field notebooks, and maps related to various studies and surveys conducted.
o Organize, classify, digitize, collect archivable materials.
o Utilize Microsoft Suite applications to file data, cross reference and digitize documents.
o Aid in the policy and planning for state parks, state recreation areas and state forest campgrounds.
• Complete and approve timecards and other required reports and paperwork in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to educate and interact with landowners and community members
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing plans, work, and weather conditions
• Commitment to upholding Corps values of safety, justice, stewardship, community and leadership.
• Dedication to complete the full term of AmeriCorps service
• Must be a US Citizen, US National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the US
• Must pass a criminal history check consisting of a
Preferred Skills:
Preferred Qualifications
• GIS experience in ArcPro, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS online.
• Experience and technical skills in using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology.
• Familiarity with MS Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
About Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa (CCMI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and AmeriCorps grantee that engages hundreds of youth and young adults each year in programs and initiatives that improve access to outdoor recreation, restore natural habitat, protect waterways, and respond to community needs and natural disasters. Our mission is to engage youth and young adults in meaningful service, leadership development, and environmental stewardship. Our vision is a world in which everyone has equitable access to nature, is equipped to succeed in career and life, and is empowered to make a difference in conserving natural resources. Learn more at conservationcorps.org.
