AmeriCorps Invasive Plant Technician – DC Field Role

Latino Outdoors; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living stipend

Education Award

Boots reimbursement

Insurance options

Public Land Corps Hiring Authority

Student loan forbearance

Counseling sessions

Certifications and trainings

Job summary

The Invasive Plant Management Individual Placement is based in Washington, D.C., working with the National Capital Region of the National Park Service. This 10-month AmeriCorps term involves fieldwork to protect parks, with hands-on training in invasive plant control and related conservation tasks.

You will learn plant identification, perform field surveys, and contribute to office projects like literature reviews and creating briefs on rare vegetation.

Qualifications

• Must be between 21 and 30 years old (35 for veterans) and a US citizen with HS diploma or GED.
• Able to pass National Sex Offender Public Registry check and federal background check.
• Eligible for AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion of service term.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage invasive plant species using mechanical and chemical methods.
• Assist with herbicide applications using backpack sprayers and gas-powered sprayers.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Plant identification familiarity

Education

Biology-related degree (2-4 year)

Job description

The Invasive Plant Management Individual Placement is based in Washington, D.C., working with the National Capital Region of the National Park Service. This 10-month AmeriCorps term involves fieldwork to protect parks, with hands-on training in invasive plant control and related conservation tasks.

You will learn plant identification, perform field surveys, and contribute to office projects like literature reviews and creating briefs on rare vegetation.