Northwest Youth Corps - AmeriCorps 560 Hour Individual Placement
National Park Service
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Astoria, Oregon
Title: Natural Resources AmeriCorps Member (560 Hours)
Grant Program: OYSI 22EDBDC0020010/ EAP 21EDBDC0010041
Position Summary:
The Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is recruiting two 560-HR Natural Resources AmeriCorps Members, beginning July through October 2025 (560 hours, 14 weeks) to be located within Astoria, Oregon. Starting date is negotiable to accommodate student schedules. The member will serve the park's Natural Resource Division and will primarily be assisting with invasive plant control and monitoring projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Invasive Plant Control (70%)
- Duties may include conducting surveys of forest and wetlands for invasive plants, mechanical removal using shovels and string trimmers, and application of herbicide when appropriate. Members will receive training in integrated pest management principles, safe herbicide application, and plant identification skills.
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Monitoring Projects (10%)
- Duties may include surveying forest monitoring plots, conducting wetland vegetation surveys, performing driving surveys for elk, and entering data into a database.
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Administrative Tasks and Training (10%)
- Duties may include formal training in general safety, policies, and exposure to job opportunities within the National Park Service. Duties will include creating a report about the work completed during the Summer at the conclusion of the AmeriCorps term.
Required Qualifications:
- Current Driver's license, a clean driving record, and personal transportation
- Ages 18 to 30 (up to 35 for veterans)
- U.S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident
- Must pass a background/driver check
- Must have a high school diploma/GED
- Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools such as loppers and string trimmers
- Willingness to carry and use herbicides
- Ability to work outdoors, hike, and work in inclement weather across uneven terrain
- Willingness to work as part of a team in an outdoor setting
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs
- Ability to paddle and self-rescue out of a kayak (training provided)
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Northwest regional natural resources and plants
- College-level coursework in biology
- Previous experience using GPS units, maps, and compasses for navigating off-trail
Duty Location:
Primary duties are performed within the Resources Division located in the Fort Clatsop Unit of the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, 92381 Fort Clatsop Road in Astoria, Oregon.
Terms of Employment:
AmeriCorps members will complete a term of service (14 weeks), starting July 2025, through October 2025. The member must complete a minimum of 560 service hours by the end of their term. The member will receive a 30-minute lunch each day and this lunch break does not count towards AmeriCorps member service hours. Training will not exceed 20% of total member service hours.
Program Benefits:
$8,400 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis and upon successful completion of program requirements, education award amount of $1,956.35
The living allowance and education award are taxable. Members are responsible for providing their own food. Service eligibility is contingent upon the results of a criminal and driving background check.
Application Instructions
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.
Type of position: AmeriCorps Individual Placement
Service Dates: July - October 2025
Length of Term: 14 Weeks (minimum of 560 Hours)
How to apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internships
Please select "Lewis and Clark National Historical Park - Facilities and Maintenance AmeriCorps Member" when applying.
Additional Information
If you have questions about the position, please reach Northwest Youth Corps Internship Program Coordinator Molly Babcock at [email protected] or Visitor Services Program Manager Kayla Fermin at [email protected] or (503) 881- 4444.
The member will not engage in any prohibited activities as stated in the Member Service Agreement.
