Conservation Legacy is looking for a Natural Resource Management Assistant - AmeriCorps member to contribute to fire management and planning efforts in Alaska's National Parks. In this 12-week role, you will increase efficacy in understanding fuels treatments and inform park management planning by streamlining and organizing data collection, processing, and analyses.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to fire management and planning efforts by streamlining and organizing data collection, processing, and analyses routines related to fuels treatment monitoring.
- Develop, test, and apply methodologies to streamline analysis of datasets for quick application to management actions.
- Produce standardized data summaries and graphs for use in annual reporting.
- Investigate the accuracy of high-resolution imagery analyses (i.e., Lidar, Structure from Motion) to identify canopy metrics.
- Explore the use of ArcGIS online, Survey123, and FieldMaps to collect and/or share field data.
- Co-develop an independent project based on candidate abilities, interests, and emergent Fire Ecology program needs.
- Analyze existing datasets to answer questions of interest using specified techniques.
- Create engaging interpretive materials to communicate recent research results.
What We're Looking For
- United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.
- Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award.
- Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check for Conservation Legacy and a separate government security background check for the NPS site location prior to starting.
- Available to participate for 12 weeks.
- Knowledge of R.
- Experience planning and managing data projects.
- Strong organizational and computational skills.
- Ability to serve well independently, troubleshoot technological challenges, and effectively develop, document, and communicate results.
- Valid driver's license to drive a government vehicle.
Nice to Have
- Completed at least three years toward a degree in the biological, ecological, data, or natural resource management sciences.
- Completed coursework in computer programming, statistics, data visualization, or geographic information systems (GIS).
- Additional coursework in fire ecology, forestry, plant physiology, science communication, and/or technical writing.
Technical Stack
- R coding
- ArcGIS online, Survey123, FieldMaps
- Lidar, Structure from Motion
- Data visualization
Team & Environment
Direct supervision and support provided by the Park’s Fire Ecologists. Office shared with fire management and resource protection staff.
Benefits & Compensation
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,956.35 upon successful completion.
- Living Allowance of $600.00 per week.
- Relocation Allowance of $1,100.00 (one-time lump sum).
- Student Loan Forbearance if applicable.
- Student Loan Interest Payments if applicable.
- Park housing provided at no cost.
- Orientation and training.
- Free professional development webinars.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located at Denali National Park and Preserve in Denali Park, Alaska.
Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions.
