Park Ranger Individual Placement-AmeriCorps

• Job Category Conservation , Ameri Corps
• Employee Type Ameri Corps

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) – Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

1001 NM-1

Start Date: 11/2/26

End Date: 3/5/27

Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 675 Hours

COVER LETTER AND RESUME REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION

First review of applications will take place by [ 8/8/26 ]. Position open until filled; candidates can check Individual Placement Positions | Conservation Corps New Mexico to see if the position is still open.

Ameri Corps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. Ameri Corps provides opportunities for Americans of all backgrounds to serve their country, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, and improve lives and communities. Environmental stewardship programs help conserve natural habitats, improve energy efficiency, and protect clean air and water among other environmental efforts.

As part of Conservation Legacy and an Ameri Corps program, CCNM aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's. CCNM is focused on connecting youth, young adults, and recent era military veterans with conservation service projects on public lands. CCNM operates programs across New Mexico and western Texas/Oklahoma that engage individuals and strengthen communities through service and conservation.

The CCNM Las Cruces office manages the Individual Placement Program.

These Individual Placements are unique development Ameri Corps positions. Participants are paired with a local supervisor and gain technical, hands-on experience in the work of these organizations or agencies. Site supervisors commit to facilitate career development; introduce participants to numerous pathways within the conservation field; create meaningful learning opportunities; and provide technical, hands-on experience in the work of these organizations or agencies.

The Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge – Visitor Services Department oversees all things visitor related at the refuge including interpretation, environmental education, visitor center, trails, tours, volunteer coordination, and signage. The selected candidate will support refuge staff with all these operations in some capacity.

The Individual Placement will also begin to design self-guided brochures/tours related to wildlife management on the refuge and at least two phenology-related self-guided brochures will be produced in near-finished format. These products will directly tie to identified themes and complement existing refuge materials.

There will be opportunities for the Individual Placement to shadow refuge staff and participate in other projects happening at the refuge. Opportunities that arise at nearby FWS sites will also be shared with the Individual Placement.

Scoping :

Become familiar with refuge operations and tools for interpreting natural resource management.

Explore existing refuge materials and resources related to wildlife management.

Review demographics of known refuge audiences

Drafting :

Review existing refuge materials for formatting, style, and layout.

Outline text and images/illustrations for at least two self-guided tours related to wildlife management at the refuge.

Request feedback on draft outlines from staff and volunteers. Consider presenting self-guided material in an in-person format.

Use feedback to finalize materials. Provide staff with next steps for publishing: recommendations for printing, dispersing, and reviewing.

Conditions:
Outdoor job shadowing has inherent risk with uneven terrain, motor vehicle operation, and wildlife encounters; risk while conducting an indoor review of materials could include desk/keyboard ergonomics.

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an Ameri Corps 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.
• Valid U.S Driver’s License - Drivers must be over 21 or have had a license for at least 3 consecutive years
• Per federal grant requirements, this position is for young adults between the ages of 18-30 (35 for veterans) at the time the individual begins term of service.
• Interest in interpretation and visitor services.

• Some experience with interpretation is preferred but it is more important for the selected candidate to be willing to learn and apply new skills to create interpretive products for the refuge.
• Participation and Expedition Behavior:
• Work effectively as a member of a team despite potentially stressful and difficult conditions. This may require problem solving on an interpersonal or group level as well as a willingness to accept…