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Rare Turtle Monitor
- Experiences | Vol and Intern
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Student Conservation Association
- Wellston, MI, USA
- Posted
2 years ago
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Student Conservation Association
Rare Turtle Monitor
- Experiences | Vol and Intern
-
Student Conservation Association
- Wellston, MI, USA
- Posted
2 years ago
-
Student Conservation Association
Overview
This position is ideal for someone with a can-do attitude, who can solve problems and function independently in remote conditions, as well as in close quarters with others. We’re looking for someone who is willing to work hard, and who can get the job done safely and with minimal instruction. Position is a good match for someone interested in pursuing a career in wildlife biology.
Housing is provided in an on-site bunkhouse with kitchen and bathroom facilities in an adjacent building. Personal vehicle is recommended for personal errands, but a government vehicle will be provided for field work.
This position provides:
– $125 weekly Living Allowance*
– $1100 one-time round-trip Travel Allowance*
– Housing on-site
The AmeriCorps Education Award available upon successful completion of this position is $1,678.57.
*All allowances subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
It is SCA’s policy that all AmeriCorps-required background checks must return cleared results prior to the position’s start; this includes being fingerprinted for the FBI check. Otherwise, the AmeriCorps award will be removed or the position’s start date will be delayed due to non-compliance.
Conditions of Employment:
Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine;
OR
Receive from SCA a reasonable accommodation granting an exemption from vaccine requirements based on a medical disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief. Additional information and instructions regarding how to request a reasonable accommodation will be provided at the time of selection.
This position will be based out of Wellston, MI and cover the 250,000 acre Cadillac-Manistee Ranger District of the Manistee National Forest.
Training on wildlife surveys, defensive driving, use of map and compass.
Experience surveying for and improving the habitat of endangered, threatened, and sensitive species.
Off-duty recreational opportunities include but not limited to; hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing,
Biology: some coursework or experience
Field Research: some experience
GPS: some experience
Orienteering compass skills: some experience