Overview
Facilitate multi-disciplinary teams in the development of recreation projects located within Great Lakes Areas of Concern, with a focus on the Grand Calumet River Area of Concern in Northwest Indiana
· Provide technical planning assistance, coordination, and leadership on cooperative conservation and recreation planning projects for the National Park Service’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance programs
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Geography, Natural Resource Management, or other related fields
· Experience with and knowledge of the principles of community and/or outdoor recreation planning
· Experience with and knowledge of document production and graphic design programs such as MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Mural, and other communication tools
Required Skills:
Experience with developing work products such as landscape concept design renderings, master plans, site layout plans, planting plans
· Experience with, or knowledge of, GIS mapping tools such as GPS, ArcGIS, StoryMap
Preferred Skills:
United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
· Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a background check
· Willing to travel within northern Lake and Porter Counties (Indiana) for meetings and project work, with the potential for infrequent travel to other Great Lakes locations
About Stewards Individual Placements
Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health.
