AmeriCorps Water Resources Technician — Field & Lab

Conservation Legacy; Durango (CO); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award

Living Allowance per week

Additional weekly benefit

Free healthcare coverage (opt in)

Childcare coverage (opt in)

Zusammenfassung

Conservation Legacy is seeking a Water Resources Technician for AmeriCorps placement to assist field staff in collecting water samples and data across multiple water bodies near Red Lake. The role includes lab work, scheduling coordination, and support for ongoing water-related projects.

The position emphasizes outdoor work, strong communication, and adherence to program guidelines, with a start in February 2027 and a 26-week term. Housing is not provided.

Qualifikationen

• Must be a member of a Federally recognized Indian Tribe, Band, or Village or meet one of the listed descriptions.
• United States citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
• Has a high school diploma or equivalency; or agrees to obtain before using the education award.
• Enrolled or recently graduated in a biology/environmental science program.
• Must provide information to establish eligibility and complete NSCH checks.
• Enrolled in post-secondary education in biology/environmental science.
• Physically fit to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Have a valid driver’s license.

Aufgaben

• Assist in collecting water samples and data from streams, lakes, Red Lake, and Lake of the Woods.
• Coordinate field activities and schedules with field staff.
• Assist in collection of flow surveys and data.
• Run laboratory analysis on water samples in the program lab.
• Pack and ship water samples to project or laboratory partners.
• Maintain the laboratory and ensure equipment and bottles are cleaned and stored properly.
• Assist with deployment and retrieval of buoys.
• Support other water-related projects as needed.

Kenntnisse

Tribal eligibility

US citizenship

Driver's license

Outdoor work ability

Field communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Biology or environmental science degree

Jobbeschreibung

Conservation Legacy is seeking a Water Resources Technician for AmeriCorps placement to assist field staff in collecting water samples and data across multiple water bodies near Red Lake. The role includes lab work, scheduling coordination, and support for ongoing water-related projects.

The position emphasizes outdoor work, strong communication, and adherence to program guidelines, with a start in February 2027 and a 26-week term. Housing is not provided.