The Ogden Nature Center (ONC) is a nonprofit nature education center and nature preserve. Our mission is to unite people with nature and nurture appreciation and stewardship of the environment. In collaboration with Utah Conservation Corps (UCC), we are recruiting one AmeriCorps Individual Placement member for eight months of service to begin March 2025 through October 2025. The Individual Placement will work approximately 30 hours per week. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain experience and practice a wide range of skills relating to habitat restoration including invasive species management, revegetation, volunteer supervision, water quality management, wildlife monitoring, and environmental education. The individual placement will be supervised by and work with the ONC Conservation Manager and team, assisting with grant-funded habitat restoration projects around the property.

PRIMARY DUTIES (80 % DIRECT SERVICES) 

• Develop, plan, and support events related to environmental stewardship or environmental educa;on.
• Develop a data tracking plan and collect and report AmeriCorps impact data ; timely and accurately.
• Collaborate with the Conservation Manager and Volunteer Manager in habitat restoration projects including planting and seeding project areas, release of biocontrol agents, mechanical/chemical removal of weeds, water quality monitoring, and conduc;ng wildlife surveys.
• Lead volunteer groups.
• Map native and invasive species using ArcGIS and EddMapS.
• Assist in wildlife camera placement and monitoring
• Participate in on-site and off-site educational programs that educate the public on Utah, Ogden, and Ogden Nature Center conserva;on efforts.
• Record keeping, monitoring, and report wri;ng for grant-funded projects.

TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES (20% maximum time served can be member development and training) 

• Attend required USERVE Volunteer Management sessions.
• Attend required USERVE Member Gatherings and Active Engagement Retreats.
• Complete required UCC Orienta;on Modules.
• Data collection, validation, and report training.
• Volunteer Management Training.
• Training on Native and Invasive species on the property.
• Non-Commercial Pesticide Spray license.
• Experience/Training in various land management techniques and standard prac;ces.
• Stream restoration and enhancement techniques.
• First Aid/CPR.
• Wildlife habitat survey techniques.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 
AmeriCorps Requirements (all below required):

• Be a United States citizen, U.S. national, or a lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Eligible to serve in an AmeriCorps State/National term. Please note that AmeriCorps rules limit the number of education awards an individual may earn. No member may earn more than the aggregate value of two, full-;me educa;on awards.
• It is a requirement to obtain a high school diploma or GED before one is eligible to use the Education Award.
• Must submit to and pass a background check.
• Full-day schedules will include a 30-minute lunch break that does NOT count toward term of service hours.

Position Specific Requirements:

• College degree or in process of completing preferred, conserva;on or land management field ideal.
• Must be able to perform strenuous outdoor work under all weather condi;ons.
• Articulate and an excellent writer.
• Computer proficient (Word, Excel, email).
• A valid driver's license and good driving record.
• A positive and professional manner, able to collaborate with a team.
• Interested in pursuing a career in conserva;on, land management, or similar.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 
This AmeriCorps member will receive the following benefits:

• $9,900.00 living allowance divided and paid in even bimonthly (TWICE per month) disbursements throughout the term of service. Note: this is taxable income.
• $3,697.50 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award available to members ager successful  service term.
• Federal, student loan forbearance and, workers compensa;on for all members. More information can be found here.
• Opportunity to develop job skills in environmental education and nonprofit fields.
• Discounts at the Nest Gig Shop.

START DATE: Mid-end of March 2025, flexible as needed