Idaho Conservation Corps – AmeriCorps 480 Hour

Individual Placement

U.S. Forest Service

Payette National Forest

Council and Weiser Ranger Districts - Council, Idaho

Position Title: Reforestation Technician AmeriCorps Member

Grant Program: OYSI 22EDBDC0020010 / EAP 22EDBDC0020053

Position Summary:

Payette National Forest West Zone Silviculture Department is recruiting two 480 Hour AmeriCorps members beginning May 19, 2025. Members will complete field surveys to monitor forest regeneration after wildfire and timber harvest and make recommendations for tree planting. Members will also develop a cone monitoring and collection program to provide the seed we need for future tree planting, among other reforestation-related activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific activities include:

• Reforestation assessment surveys (60%)
• Cone collection project development and implementation (20%)
• Other activities as assigned such as: working in a greenhouse nursery, timber marking/cruising, data management (10%)
• Training and professional development (10%)

*Percentages describe the estimated amount of time expected on each task, and are an AmeriCorps requirement*

Required Qualifications:

• Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans)
• S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident
• Must pass a background/driver check
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Driver’s License

Desired Qualifications:

• CPR first aid
• Field work experience (hiking, working outdoors)
• Personal transportation

Duty Location:

Duties are performed within Council and Weiser Ranger Districts, Payette National Forest. Members will report daily to the WZ Silviculture office located in Council, Idaho.

Terms of Employment:

One AmeriCorps member will complete a term of service (length dependent on commitment of hours), starting May 19, 2025 through August 15, 2025. The member must complete a minimum of 640 service hours by the end of their term. The member will receive a 30-minute lunch each day and this lunch break does not count towards AmeriCorps member service hours. Training will not exceed 20% of total member service hours.

Program Benefits:

$7,680 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis and upon successful completion of program requirements,

education award amount of $1,956.35. The position will also include a $194.12 gear reimbursement fund.

Housing may be provided.

The living allowance and education award are taxable. Members are responsible for providing their own food. Service eligibility is contingent upon the results of a criminal and driving background check.

These positions are sponsored by The Corps Network’s OYSI and EAP programs.

Application Instructions

Application Deadline: March 31st, 2025

Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received. 

Type of position: Individual Placement 

Service Dates May 19, 2025 through August 15, 2025.

Length of Term: 12 Weeks (minimum of 480 hours)

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internships

Please select “Payette National Forest - Reforestation Technician AmeriCorps Member” when applying.

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position, please reach Northwest Youth Corps Internship Program Officer Matthew Schlegel at matthews@idahocc.org or District Silviculturist Elizabeth Barnes at elizabeth.barnes@usda.gov.

All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history).

The member will not engage in any prohibited activities as stated in the Member Service Agreement.