Invasive Plant Field Technician — AmeriCorps DC

Latino Outdoors; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living stipend $800/week

AmeriCorps Segal Education Award

Boot reimbursement

Health, vision and dental insurance

Public Land Corps Hiring Authority

Student loan forbearance

Counseling sessions (MAP)

Professional development

Job summary

Appalachian Conservation Corps is seeking youth partners for the Invasive Plant Management Individual Placement in Washington, DC. This 10-month AmeriCorps position joins the IPMT to protect national parks across the region while building conservation and resource management skills.

You will learn to identify and manage invasive species using both mechanical and chemical methods, with training in herbicide applications, chainsaws, brush cutters and field tools.

Qualifications

• Be between ages 21 and 30 (35 if a veteran) and a US citizen with HS diploma or GED.
• Eligible to receive AmeriCorps Education Award.
• Must pass background checks and National Sex Offender Registry check.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Able to perform strenuous field activities (10 hours daily).

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage invasive plants using mechanical and chemical methods.
• Conduct herbicide applications with backpack sprayers and gas-powered equipment.
• Assist with literature reviews and create internal briefs on rare vegetation.
• Support development of communication materials and office projects as needed.
• Participate in trainings and broaden knowledge of natural resource management.

Skills

Fieldwork endurance

Valid driver’s license

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Biology-related college degree or related experience

Job description

Appalachian Conservation Corps is seeking youth partners for the Invasive Plant Management Individual Placement in Washington, DC. This 10-month AmeriCorps position joins the IPMT to protect national parks across the region while building conservation and resource management skills.

You will learn to identify and manage invasive species using both mechanical and chemical methods, with training in herbicide applications, chainsaws, brush cutters and field tools.