Invasive Plant Management Individual Placements

Conservation Legacy; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

AmeriCorps Education Award

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Living stipend

Descripción de la vacante

Conservation Legacy seeks an Invasive Plant Management Individual Placement based in Washington, DC, working with the National Capital Region IPMT. This 10‑month AmeriCorps National Service position involves fieldwork identifying and managing invasive plants using mechanical and chemical methods, with training and travel to parks in the capital region.

Compensation includes a weekly stipend and benefits; housing is not provided.

Formación

• Must be between 21 and 30 years old (35 if a veteran).
• U.S. citizen with a high school diploma or GED.
• Eligible to receive AmeriCorps Education Award.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and manage invasive plant species in field and office settings.
• Assist with training and field work including herbicide applications and use of equipment.
• Support IPMT and contribute to developing communication materials.

Conocimientos

Driver's license

Physically capable

Lift 50 lbs

Field and office work

Experience in field environment

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Biology-related degree or related experience

Descripción del empleo

Title

Invasive Plant Management Individual Placement

Positions

5 positions available

Location

Based out of Washington, DC

Dates of Service

February 17th, 2026 - November 20th, 2026 (40 weeks)

Schedule

Monday – Thursday, 630 am to 5pm, 10 hours/day

Pay

$800/week ($600/stipend + $200/additional benefit) paid biweekly

Status

This is a full-time, temporary 1200-hour AmeriCorps National Service position.

Questions? Contact [e-mail]

Applications will be accepted on our website through November 22nd. Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

Appalachian Conservation Corps

Our Individual Placement program works to connect young people to conservation service across Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, DC, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. ACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation organizations.

When joining this AmeriCorps program, participants commit to a term of service at their placement site and in return gain hands‑on experience and a variety of benefits to help them succeed in achieving their career goals. ACC welcomes national applicants, but also emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve.

Position Summary

The Invasive Plant Management Individual Placement is based in Washington, D.C., working directly with the National Capital Region of the National Park Service. This 10‑month AmeriCorps position will serve as a member of the Invasive Plant Management Team (IPMT). This hands‑on opportunity allows youth partners to help protect national parks across the region while building valuable skills in conservation and natural resource management.

As a member of the IPMT, youth partner will learn how to identify and manage invasive plants species using mechanical and chemical control methods. Training and field work will include herbicide applications using backpack sprayers and gas operated tank sprayers, chainsaws, brush cutters, hand saws, loppers and more!

While this position primarily involves fieldwork, the youth partner may also contribute to office projects, including reviewing scientific literature to identify the most effective control methods for newly detected invasive species, creating internal science briefs on rare vegetation found in parks supported by IPMT, and assisting with the development of other communication materials.

Beyond invasive plant management, IPs will have opportunities to learn from NPS staff about other aspects of natural resource management, attend NPS-sponsored training, and participate in activities with other resource programs to broaden their knowledge and experience.

During their terms, members will receive training and certifications to be able to identify and treat a variety of invasive plant species. This position is heavily field based and involves frequent travel to parks in the capital region and daily physical activity.

Housing is NOT provided for this position. We are seeking candidates who are current residents of Washington, D.C. or surrounding metro area.

Benefits

• $800/week living stipend, paid bi-weekly
• $5,176.50 AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon successful completion of 1200 hour service term (award amount varies based on length of commitment and can be used for paying off federal student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college)
• $120 reimbursement for work boots with receipt, $100 for local ID guides
• Option to enroll in health, vision and dental insurance
• Eligibility for the Public Land Corps Hiring Authority upon successful completion – noncompetitive hiring status for two years when applying for federal positions.
• Federal student loan forbearance and interest payoff
• Member Assistance Program– 3 free sessions of support with a counseling or work-life balance specialist
• Additional subject-specific certifications and trainings may be offered (Chainsaw training, pesticides, etc)
• Depending upon the academic institution and program, positions may fulfill internship requirements
• Professional development opportunities (mentorship, resume support, alumni listserv, etc.) and exposure to natural resource career paths

General Qualifications

To qualify for this AmeriCorps position, you must be between the ages of 21 and 30, (or 35 if a veteran) and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award.

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Physically capable of strenuous field activities (hiking, monitoring, survey, testing, etc) for 10 hours in adverse conditions (high heat, high humidity, biting insects, rough terrain, inclement weather)
• Comfortable working in a field and office environment
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or four year college degree in a biology-related subject area or related experience
• Familiarity with local plant identification
• A minimum of 3 years of driving experience
• Demonstrated experience in a field environment

Evaluation And Reporting

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.