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NY-NJ Trail Conference ISF Crew Leader
 
 
 
AmeriCorps members will spend summer outdoors protecting natural resources, gaining valuable experience in the field, and making a difference in ecosystem-level conservation. The TCCC Invasives Strike Force (ISF) crew mitigates ecological damage by employing the most effective techniques to stop invasive plants in southern NY. Crew members spend most of their time managing invasive plants in the field and will also gain office experience managing data. The team leader will share our passion for conservation and the outdoors to join us in controlling non-native invasive plant species. The team leader is responsible for working with the ISF Project Manager and Partners while leading the crew to successful completion of projects. Plant identification and management training will be provided, however it is expected that the team leader will have some experience already. ISF crew members will perform both manual and chemical treatment of invasive plants and will become NY Pesticide Apprentices with opportunity to train and take exams for licensing. This is primarily an outdoor position and includes periods of multi-day camping at work sites. Office days are generally once a week. Weekend work is required with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. Our AmeriCorps crews are trained by industry experts in sustainable trail building, invasive species management, public outreach, volunteer engagement, and outdoor leadership. You will receive a living stipend for your service and are eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the term of service. Members learn and serve outside of the greater NY metropolitan area in one of the nation’s finest systems of public parks. The ISF crew implements the regional strategy of the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management by surveying areas for new invaders to the region and responding quickly to priority species using best management practices.
 
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Member Duties : • Assist Project Manager with season planning, including scouting locations, partner coordination, and preparing training materials • Assist with training crew members and volunteers on invasive plant identification and removal techniques, as well as informally educate the public and recruit volunteers • Supervise, motivate, direct, and coordinate crew members and volunteers as a team including project management, delegation of tasks, and quality control in the field and office • Learn proper techniques for pesticide application and follow all applicable rules and regulations regarding the use of pesticides • Collect and log data and prepare reports on work completed • Prepare maps utilizing ArcMap and GPS data collected in the field • Ensure safety precautions are followed, including proper use and care of equipment
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Environment . 
 
 



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
NY-NJ Trail Conference ISF Crew Leader
Program Start/End Date
04/06/2021  -   11/12/2021
Work Schedule Part Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEW JERSEY   New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  01/04/2021  To  03/01/2021 
To apply :
Phone  015129348819
E-mail  vfinn@nynjtc.org
Website  nynjtc.org/corpsapplication
Contact Victoria Finn
600 Ramapo Valley Rd
Mahwah   NJ   07430
2015129348819
vfinn@nynjtc.org
nynjtc.org/corps
Listing ID 100671

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