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MobilizeGreen is a national nonprofit committed to jumpstarting green careers for diverse youth and recent graduates, while advancing environmental equity in communities across the country.

In partnership with the USDA Forest Service, MobilizeGreen offers internship opportunities for college students (graduating before April 12, 2021), graduate students, and recent graduates. The Resource Assistants Program (RAP) provides flexible internship placements based in National Forests across the US for those interested in Forest Service careers. Resource Assistants work under the mentorship and coaching of Forest Service staff to complete mission-critical work while developing leadership, critical thinking, and strategic communication skills. The RAP was designed for emerging professionals to launch their natural and cultural resources careers.

Position Title: Special Uses Resource Assistant (RA)
Position Code: R2.MED.SPU

Each MobilizeGreen Resource Assistant starts their journey with a weeklong orientation, where they will meet other RAs and Forest Service staff from across the country and engage in skill building and career development activities. Once an RA arrives at their host site, they are supervised and mentored by a variety of Forest Service staff, engaging with experts from business, conservation, and science backgrounds, and learning more about careers as they work on vital projects within the Forest Service. Upon completion of the program, RAs receive a 2-year direct hiring certificate with the Forest Service, keeping the door open for exciting career opportunities with their host site, or with any of the 154 national forests across the country. MobilizeGreen will enhance your career opportunities, introduce you to key leaders in the natural resource field, and engage you on your career journey to a job with the Forest Service.

Position Abstract: The RA will administer the lands and recreation special uses program on the Laramie Ranger District of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. This position will provide the RA with a career-oriented introduction to the background, philosophy, concepts, and scope of the Forest Service through direct work with a number of different specialists. The RA will also gain a practical understanding of the policies of special uses administration and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). RA assignments will be project-oriented and include all lands and recreation special uses including utilities, infrastructure, recreation events, and outfitter-guides. The RA will provide as-needed assistance to the recreation program by processing recreation fees, and supporting the volunteer program.

Work Environment: Work performed by the RA will typically be conducted in an office setting.  Occasional fieldwork may be required to conduct on-site inspections.  Fieldwork may require the RA to work independently and drive government vehicles on forest roads to remote locations.  Outdoor work in variable weather conditions may be required.

Location: The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest stretches from north-central Colorado to central Wyoming and provides year-round recreation opportunities, wildlife habitat, natural resources, timber, forage for livestock, and water.  Laramie, Wyoming is the home of the University of Wyoming and offers many amenities.  More information about the community of Laramie can be found here:  http://ci.laramie.wy.us/

Host Unit: Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

Duty Station: Laramie Ranger District Office, 2468 Jackson Street, Laramie, WY 82070

Term:

• 26 weeks, starting April 12, 2020
• Full Time/40 hours per week

Benefits:

• $500 per week living allowance (stipend)
• $1000 per month housing stipend
• Relocation support and travel stipend
• Hands on learning and job training experience
• 2-year direct hiring certificate with the Forest Service (with successful completion and 960 hours completion)
• Health insurance (if requested)
• Mentorship for career and professional development

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for prospective special use permit holders and work with them to resolve problems as they arise.
• Processes simple special use authorization renewals and assists with the processing of special use terminations, revocations, or suspensions as needed, completing appropriate documentation to support action.
• Works with permit administrators and specialists to complete NEPA, processing bills, issuing permits, and conducting inspections.
• Keep special use authorization holders, proponents, and concerned publics apprised of Forest Service regulations, restrictions, time frames, and resource practices.
• Receive, reviewed, and screen incoming correspondence including: mail, faxes, email, and phone calls, and directed correspondence to appropriate staff members.
• Maintain permit files by obtaining necessary documentation such as insurance, operating plans, and inspections, and filing in the correct location.

Experience and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Natural Resource Management, or a related field is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required (driving record will be reviewed before placement).
• Excellent written and oral communicator who can work independently
• Knowledgeable with computers and technology
• Ability to interact with the public
• Background or education in natural resources or recreation is beneficial but not required.

Application Process (It’s important that you read this carefully):

In addition to the position listed above, MobilizeGreen is recruiting for 30+ other Resource Assistant Positions. You only need to submit one application to be considered for these positions. If you have already submitted another application, you do not need to answer the application questions again. Simply indicate you have an active application in the system and they will be transferred.

Competitive selection process, positions filled on a rolling basis.  We encourage you to apply ASAP.

For more information on MobilizeGreen go to: www.Mobilizegreen.org

MobilizeGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are an organization committed to diversity. Women, people of color, indigenous people, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, military veterans, and members of other historically disenfranchised groups are encouraged to apply.