Biology & Habitat Technician (AmeriCorps)

HorseShoe Beverage Company; Barr (NM); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Award

Living Allowance

Weekly Allowance

Professional Development Fund

Job summary

Conservation Legacy seeks a positive and adaptive Biological Science Technician/Visitor Services IP to support Valle de Oro NWR’s biology and visitor services programs. The role is approximately 75% Biology and 25% Visitor Services, with duties ranging from habitat restoration to educational programming and front desk support.

The AmeriCorps term runs 11/02/2026 to 10/15/2027 (50 weeks, 1700-hour slot). Training, travel, and education awards are part of the program, based in Albuquerque, NM.

Qualifications

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.
• At least 17 years of age.
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award.
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Periodic overnight work and non-traditional hours, including weekends and evenings, 6pm-6am.
• Occasional offsite in person/virtual meetings.

Responsibilities

• Participate in habitat restoration and maintenance activities.
• Assist with invasive species control and site maintenance/preparation.
• Assist with habitat restoration planning and planting designs.
• Research and digest published information to inform management plans.
• Assist, review, and edit components of long-term biological planning.
• Develop and support environmental education and interpretation programming.
• Staff the Visitor Center front desk and assist visitors.

Skills

Citizen eligibility

Minimum age 17

High school diploma

Education award eligibility

Valid driver’s license

Evening/weekend work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Conservation Legacy seeks a positive and adaptive Biological Science Technician/Visitor Services IP to support Valle de Oro NWR’s biology and visitor services programs. The role is approximately 75% Biology and 25% Visitor Services, with duties ranging from habitat restoration to educational programming and front desk support.

The AmeriCorps term runs 11/02/2026 to 10/15/2027 (50 weeks, 1700-hour slot). Training, travel, and education awards are part of the program, based in Albuquerque, NM.