Overview

In partnership with the Mt. Adams Institute (MAI), Entiat Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest will host four Land Stewards AmeriCorps Interns to serve as Recreation Technicians. Interns will have the opportunity to support Recreation projects across the district, including in program areas such as developed recreation, backcountry education, trails, and the off-highway vehicle program. Interns will spend the season maintaining recreation sites and trails while educating hikers on best use practices, regulations, and Leave No Trace principles in the rugged Cascade Mountains. The district is responsible for the maintenance of 13 land based developed campgrounds, 11 boat in campgrounds, 21 trailheads, hundreds of miles of trails, and numerous dispersed sites. Opportunities may be available for mountain bike and motorbike logout depending on skill and comfort level.

This position is ideal for a person who has a passion for being in the mountains. The project locations vary from established administrative buildings to mountainous wilderness areas, with ninety percent of the service and related travel performed outdoors. Backcountry travel experience and skills are a plus for this position, but training will be provided. The position requires strenuous physical exertion, including walking in steep or uneven terrain, heavy lifting, and carrying backpacks up to 50 pounds or more. Exposure to extreme weather and temperature is expected. Schedule varies, but 10-hour days are common.

Please go to our website to view the full position description: https://mtadamsinstitute.org/land-stewards

Tagged as: Backcountry Skills, Conservation, Crew, Full Time, Trail Supervisor, Crew, and Leaders

Qualifications:

REQUIRED. 21-30 years of age at beginning of service term.
U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving education award.
Ability to commit to the full 25-week term of service.
Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record and ability to provide documentation.

Required Skills:

First Aid/CPR certified or willing to get certifications during program.
Be physically fit, able to walk long distances (5-15 miles/day) carrying heavy loads (+55 pounds) with steep elevations gains.
Must travel, serve, and live safely in mountainous wilderness settings and/or remote community settings.
Please go to our website to view the full position description including requirements, preferred skills, and housing information: https://mtadamsinstitute.org/land-stewards

Preferred Skills:

Ability to perform duties in a team environment with diverse members on a wide range of tasks.
Comfortable with public speaking and engaging with recreation users.
Education in natural or cultural resource management, or environmental sciences.
Demonstrate a history of working or recreating in a backcountry, semi-backcountry, or natural environment.
Ability to interpret instructions and complete work based off project work plans.
Experience with safe use of hand tools.

About Mt. Adams Institute

The Mt. Adams Institute mission is to strengthen the connection between people and the natural world through education, service learning, career development and research. Mt. Adams Institute Land Stewards (LS) is a career development program for young adults, ages 21-30, interested in learning more about public lands and natural resources management. The LS program places participants in a 25 week internship with agencies like the Forest Service, Fish & Wildlife Service and environmental nonprofits throughout Washington and Oregon.

Application Instructions

Email the following documents to chelsea@mtadamsinstitute.org. Your application will not be considered without all of these documents: 1) Resume, 2) Cover Letter that includes your motivation for applying to this position; and explains your experience in the outdoors as it relates to the position you are interested in if it's not represented in your resume. 3) Three professional references with name, email, phone number, relation to you.