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March 8th, 2004, 08:20 AM
This is a great summer Job for collage students! please pass this along to anybody who might be interested.
Mount Agamenticus Conservation Crew (seasonal)
Jobs: Conservation Crew Leaders (2 positions) and Conservation Assistants (4 positions) –contingent upon funding
Dates: approximately June 1st – Sept 26th (these dates are flexible and funding dependant)
Location: Mount Agamenticus, York County, Maine
Summary of Position:
The Conservation Crew will conduct stewardship and outreach in the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Area in coastal Southern Maine. This season, we will correct problems of erosion, trail damage, invasive plants, forest fragmentation, and water quality degradation that have developed over the years. Public outreach and environmental education are also important aspects of our work. Each person on the crew will work on an independent project to enhance public awareness of ecological dynamics or to conduct on the ground stewardship. The Conservation Crew is supervised by the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Coordinator.
Mount Agamenticus supports a diverse, undeveloped coastal forest, containing the highest concentration of vernal pools in Maine. The Conservation Crew will work on land owned by conservation landowners in the area who are committed to protection the natural resources of the region while maintaining sustainable recreational access. The landowners include The Nature Conservancy, local land trusts, towns, water districts, and the state of Maine. These landowners are working together to balance the needs of wildlife, water quality, and recreation on more then 9,000 acres of land.
Specific tasks include:
The Conservation Crew will carry out stewardship activities in the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Area. Trail remediation is an important component of our work to protect wildlife habitat and water quality while maintaining recreational access in the area. Trail remediation and maintenance tasks include: building water bars, bridges, boardwalks and drainage ditches; planting native grasses, trees, and shrubs; monitoring trail conditions; keeping trails clear of fallen trees and branches. Public outreach is another important component of stewardship. Environmental education tasks include: installing signs, maintaining environmental education kiosks; explaining to visitors the importance of conservation.
Each crewmember will work on additional projects, developed with the Conservation Coordinator. These projects may include: public outreach concerning the rare turtle species that inhabit the area; surveying for rare plants and wildlife; expanding the volunteer network; photo documenting trail and habitat conditions; public outreach concerning low impact recreational activities; writing and designing environmental education materials; planning and monitoring revegetation projects; planning volunteer workdays.
Entrance Requirements:
ß Knowledge of ecology and natural resource management.
ß Ability to work outside at least 80% of your workday.
ß Ability to explain conservation work to a variety of people including recreationalists, tourists, neighbors and school groups.
ß Ability to work as part of a team.
ß Ability to follow instructions, improvise when needed and report problems.
ß Ability to tolerate ticks, dirt and sweat.
ß Interest in working on an independent project with approval and guidance from the supervisor.
ß Willingness to work some evenings and weekends.
ß Crew leaders should have leadership experience.
Wages: Crew Leaders $10.00/hour; Crew Assistants $9.00/hour
Contact: Please send cover letter, resume, and the phone, address, and e-mail for 3 references to:
Robin Stanley
Conservation Coordinator
York Parks and Recreation Dept.
186 York Street
York, Maine 03909-1314
rlstanley@gwi.net
Resumes requested by April 17th. Positions are open until filled.
Mount Agamenticus Conservation Crew (seasonal)
Jobs: Conservation Crew Leaders (2 positions) and Conservation Assistants (4 positions) –contingent upon funding
Dates: approximately June 1st – Sept 26th (these dates are flexible and funding dependant)
Location: Mount Agamenticus, York County, Maine
Summary of Position:
The Conservation Crew will conduct stewardship and outreach in the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Area in coastal Southern Maine. This season, we will correct problems of erosion, trail damage, invasive plants, forest fragmentation, and water quality degradation that have developed over the years. Public outreach and environmental education are also important aspects of our work. Each person on the crew will work on an independent project to enhance public awareness of ecological dynamics or to conduct on the ground stewardship. The Conservation Crew is supervised by the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Coordinator.
Mount Agamenticus supports a diverse, undeveloped coastal forest, containing the highest concentration of vernal pools in Maine. The Conservation Crew will work on land owned by conservation landowners in the area who are committed to protection the natural resources of the region while maintaining sustainable recreational access. The landowners include The Nature Conservancy, local land trusts, towns, water districts, and the state of Maine. These landowners are working together to balance the needs of wildlife, water quality, and recreation on more then 9,000 acres of land.
Specific tasks include:
The Conservation Crew will carry out stewardship activities in the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Area. Trail remediation is an important component of our work to protect wildlife habitat and water quality while maintaining recreational access in the area. Trail remediation and maintenance tasks include: building water bars, bridges, boardwalks and drainage ditches; planting native grasses, trees, and shrubs; monitoring trail conditions; keeping trails clear of fallen trees and branches. Public outreach is another important component of stewardship. Environmental education tasks include: installing signs, maintaining environmental education kiosks; explaining to visitors the importance of conservation.
Each crewmember will work on additional projects, developed with the Conservation Coordinator. These projects may include: public outreach concerning the rare turtle species that inhabit the area; surveying for rare plants and wildlife; expanding the volunteer network; photo documenting trail and habitat conditions; public outreach concerning low impact recreational activities; writing and designing environmental education materials; planning and monitoring revegetation projects; planning volunteer workdays.
Entrance Requirements:
ß Knowledge of ecology and natural resource management.
ß Ability to work outside at least 80% of your workday.
ß Ability to explain conservation work to a variety of people including recreationalists, tourists, neighbors and school groups.
ß Ability to work as part of a team.
ß Ability to follow instructions, improvise when needed and report problems.
ß Ability to tolerate ticks, dirt and sweat.
ß Interest in working on an independent project with approval and guidance from the supervisor.
ß Willingness to work some evenings and weekends.
ß Crew leaders should have leadership experience.
Wages: Crew Leaders $10.00/hour; Crew Assistants $9.00/hour
Contact: Please send cover letter, resume, and the phone, address, and e-mail for 3 references to:
Robin Stanley
Conservation Coordinator
York Parks and Recreation Dept.
186 York Street
York, Maine 03909-1314
rlstanley@gwi.net
Resumes requested by April 17th. Positions are open until filled.