Individual Placement - Biology and Conservation AmeriCorps National Direct

Service Position Summary

The Ohio Ecological Services Field Office will be hiring one individual placement member to serve on a variety of projects including implementation of conservation work, such as collecting data; assisting with consultation on projects potentially impacting threatened and endangered species; participating in fieldwork and land management activities; and contributing to outreach and education events to the public. This position will provide opportunities to learn field techniques, engage the public in environmental education, and implement data analysis and management for conservation.

This position is part of SCA's National Direct Opportunity Youth Service Initiative (OYSI). OYSI is a partnership between SCA, Ameri Corps, and The Corps Network which engages youth ages 18–24 who are disconnected from school or work in hands-on conservation service that protect and restore public lands, waters, and recreation resources nationwide. The program provides job-skills training, support, and career pathways in environmental stewardship and infrastructure fields, while prioritizing placements for participants who meet opportunity-youth eligibility criteria.

Member will serve at a US Fish and Wildlife Wetland Ecological Services Office and the to gain experience working for a federal land management agency. The member's service will help execute the mission of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, while providing critical assistance in implementing conservation projects around threatened and endangered species.

M-F, 8am-4:30pm with occasional Saturdays or Evening for special events.

40 hrs per week

A minimum 30-minute lunch break is required each service day. Lunch periods do not count toward the required minimum service hours.

US Fish and Wildlife Service Ohio Ecological Services Office

Jennifer Finfera, Wildlife Biologist

1200 hour

Works as a team to evaluate the impact of proposed project on natural resources

Assists with a variety of investigations including the design, collection, and analysis of biological data to assess the effectiveness of conservation management efforts for threatened and endangered species and pollinators;

Develops and maintains biological databases; prepares spreadsheets or relational databases for purposes of data collection, evaluation, and analysis;

Participates actively in field work which may include hiking through forests, prairies, and/or wetlands and wading in streams/rivers in remote areas;

Assists with outreach at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge and at other public events by engaging with the public and providing educational materials;

Responds to phone and email inquiries from the public;

Completion of two years of college-level course work including several classes related to biology, ecology, and/or environmental studies.

US citizenship or permanent residency. Intern must undergo a government background check if selected.

Excellent written communication skills.

Possession of a driver's license.

Being a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States;

Being at least 18 years or older;

Having a high school diploma or equivalent or actively working to complete;

Being willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check after acceptance of position, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks.

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Knowledge of or strong interest in biological field work, botany, and pollinators;

Ability to work independently and with a team;

Experience or strong interest in database management, data analysis and synthesis;

Familiarity with GIS and GPS;

Ability to work with people of all ages; experience working with the public desirable;

8/24/26 – 4/16/27

No housing provided. The member will need to find housing.

Required

$600/week

$1,100

$800/month (8 months)

$5,176.50

All allowances are subject…