Wildlife Conservation Technician AmeriCorps 675‑Hour Placement

Entertimeonline; San Acacia (NM); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing onsite

Living allowance $640/week

Education award $2,817.14

Job summary

Conservation Legacy in New Mexico is seeking an Biological Science Technician for an AmeriCorps Individual Placement at Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. You will work with refuge staff on wetlands management, species surveys, and habitat restoration, gaining hands-on experience in wildlife conservation.

Typical duties include training in GIS, data collection, and collaboration with multiple departments; position offers on-site housing and a 675-hour AmeriCorps term with a 18-week timeline.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
• At least 18 years old
• Has HS diploma or equivalent or agrees to obtain before using education award
• Willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check

Responsibilities

• Wetland water management support and habitat creation activities
• Oryx and waterfowl surveys and counts
• Invasive species control, fencing, and permitting work
• Willow planting and wetland restoration tasks
• Assist in design and construction of fencing and contract work as needed

Skills

Wetland management

Survey techniques

GIS

Teamwork

Hazard awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Conservation Legacy in New Mexico is seeking an Biological Science Technician for an AmeriCorps Individual Placement at Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. You will work with refuge staff on wetlands management, species surveys, and habitat restoration, gaining hands-on experience in wildlife conservation.

Typical duties include training in GIS, data collection, and collaboration with multiple departments; position offers on-site housing and a 675-hour AmeriCorps term with a 18-week timeline.