Forest and Conservation Workers

Fossil Creek Recreation Technician -AmeriCorps (2 openings)

Conservation Legacy Program: Arizona Conservation Corps

Site Location: 300 East Highway 260, Camp Verde, AZ 86322

Term of Service:
• Start Date: 04/14/2025 (anticipated)
• End Date: 10/10/2025
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 Hours

Purpose:
This is an AmeriCorps position with Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC), which is an AmeriCorps program of Conservation Legacy. The member selected for this position will be serving at the Red Rocks Ranger District as an AmeriCorps member with Arizona Conservation Corps, and completing service projects for Coconino National Forest.

AZCC aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's, and is focused on connecting youth, young adults, and recent era military veterans with communities and conservation service projects on public lands. AZCC operates programs across Arizona that engage individuals and strengthen communities through service and conservation. AZCC has program offices in Flagstaff, Tucson, and Phoenix.
Description of Duties:
Arizona Conservation Corps is partnering with the Coconino National Forest to offer two individual placement opportunities in the Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River recreation area near Camp Verde, Arizona, working with the Forest’s Recreation Program. These positions will focus on maintaining and improving the quality of recreational opportunities on the Forest and will serve the local community and visiting public by ensuring visitors have safe, clean, and positive recreational opportunities and experiences. To achieve this goal these positions will ensure recreation sites are maintained and improved while interacting positively with visitors to provide education on important Forest information, rules, and regulations.

The interns will be tasked with performing a variety of projects and activities in support of the Fossil Creek permit reservation system, as listed below. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in gaining meaningful work experience with a land management agency. The selected interns will be based out of the Verde Ranger District office in Camp Verde but will report to the Wild & Scenic Rivers Coordinator at the Red Rocks Ranger District in Sedona.

Essential Responsibilities and Functions:
• Act as a representative of the Forest Service.
• Staff entry sites and support permit reservation system (training will be provided).
• Participate in occasional overnight backpacking trips to Fossil Springs.
• Help support Forest restoration projects.
• Drive assigned patrol routes to recreation sites and high use dispersed recreation areas.
• Contact visitors to provide information about recreation regulations, opportunities, and current restrictions. Provide information about resource management practices in the area.
• Conduct routine maintenance of Recreation Sites including Day Use Areas, Campgrounds and Cabins; make sure recreation sites and trails are maintained in accordance with standards.
• Perform construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation tasks in recreation sites and on trails.
• Conduct cleaning of recreation facilities including toilets.
• Install and maintain information boards, travel signs, regulatory signs, and other signs associated with recreation sites, trails, travel management, and safety.
• Engage in project documentation including taking of before and after photos.

Qualifications:
• 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 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.
• Must be over 21, OR, if under 21, must have had driver’s license for 3 years.
• A self-starter that demonstrates professionalism, both in demeanor and appearance.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Customer service skills such as working, engaging, and interacting with the public.
• Public speaking experience.
• Basic construction and power tool experience.
• Hiking experience.
• Backpacking experience and comfortability with spending nights outdoors (ideally should possess own gear).

Benefits:
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,697.50 with successful completion of position.
• Living Allowance of $600 per week.
• Additional Benefit of $100 per week.
• Forest Service housing available for the selected interns.
• Public Lands Corps Certificate*
• Healthcare Coverage provided by The Corps Network and Cigna
• Childcare Coverage
• Qualifies for Student Loan forbearance and Interest Payment reimbursement through AmeriCorps

To Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter along with the online application at https://azcorps.org/ip-positions.

If you have questions, contact AZCC’s Individual Placement Coordinator Preston Sands at [email protected].

**Join us and inspire with every cup!**

At Starbucks, it’s all about connection. People are at the heart of who we are, especially the people that are a part of our store team. We connect with each other, our customers and our communities to make a positive impact every day. We believe in working together to make a difference and in celebrating our shared success, which is why we call ourselves Starbucks “partners.” Starbucks is a place of warmth and belonging, where everyone is welcome, and we value the unique experiences that each partner brings to our team!

As a Starbucks **barista** , you’ll create the _Starbucks Experience_ for our customers through excellent service and expertly-crafted products. You’ll be in an energetic store environment where you’ll have the ability to master your food & beverage craft, work alongside friends and meet new people every day. A cup of coffee and smile can go a long way, and we believe our baristas have the power to be the best moment in each customer’s day.

**You’d make a great barista if you:**

+ Consider yourself a “people person,” and enjoy meeting others.

+ Love working as a team and appreciate the chance to collaborate.

+ Understand how to create a great customer service experience.

+ Have a focus on quality and take pride in your work.

+ Are open to learning new things (especially the latest beverage recipe!)

+ Are comfortable with responsibilities like cash-handling and store safety.

+ Can keep cool and calm in a fast-paced, energetic work environment.

+ Can maintain a clean and organized workspace.

+ Have excellent communications skills.

From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include 100% tuition coverage through our _Starbucks College Achievement Plan_ , health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, _Bean Stock_ . What’s more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.

Benefit Information (https://www.starbucksbenefits.com)

**Summary of Experience**

+ No previous experience required

**Basic Qualifications**

+ Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation

+ Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays

+ Meet store operating policies and standards, including providing quality beverages and food products, cash handling and store safety and security, with or without reasonable accommodation

+ Engage with and understand our customers, including discovering and responding to customer needs through clear and pleasant communication

+ Prepare food and beverages to standard recipes or customized for customers, including recipe changes such as temperature, quantity of ingredients or substituted ingredients

+ Available to perform many different tasks within the store during each shift

**Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

+ Ability to learn quickly

+ Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed

+ Strong interpersonal skills

+ Ability to work as part of a team

+ Ability to build relationships

_As a Starbucks_ _partner_ _, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision,_ _basic_ _and supplemental_ _life insurance_ _, and_ _other voluntary insurance benefits_ _._ _Partners have access to_ _short_ _-_ _term and long_ _-_ _term disability,_ _paid parental leave,_ _f_ _amily_ _e_ _xpansion_ _r_ _eimbursement,_ _paid vacation_ _that_ _accrue_ _s starting_ _at .01961 hours based on a_ _40 hour_ _week up to_ _40 hours_ _annually (_ _64 hours_ _in California)_ _after an introductory period_ _,_ _sick time (_ _accrued at_ _1 hour for every_ _25 or 30 hours worked_ _,_ _depending on work location_ _),_ _and_ _additional pay_ _if working_ _on_ _one of_ _eight_ _observed_ _holidays_ _._ _Starbucks also offers_ _eligible partners_ _participation in a_ _401(k)-retirement_ _plan_ _with employer match_ _,_ _a_ _discounted company stock_ _program_ _(S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program_ _(_ _Bean Stock_ _)_ _,_ _incentivized_ _emergency savings,_ _and_ _financial well-being tools_ _._ _Additionally, Starbucks offers_ _100%_ _upfront_ _tuition_ _coverage_ _for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona_ _State University’s online program_ _via_ _the_ _Starbucks College Achievement Plan_ _, student loan management resources_ _,_ _and access to other educational_ _opportunities_ _._ _You will also have access to backup care_ _and_ _DACA reimbursement._ _Starbucks will_ _comply with_ _any applicable state and local laws_ _regarding_ _employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off_ _pursuant to_ _the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act,_ _in accordance with_ _its_ _plans and_ _policies._ _This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative._

_For_ _additional_ _information regarding partner_ _perks_ _and more_ _detailed_ _information_ _regarding_ _benefits, go to_ _starbucksbenefits.com_ _._

_At Starbucks, it is typical for new partners to be hired at the entry point of the range for their role, which is based upon geographic location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate._

_Starbucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law._

_We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply._

_Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at_ [email protected]_ _._

JOB OPPORTUNITY
Summitt Forests Inc. is looking to fill 75 Forestry Worker positions. This is a temporary, full-time seasonal position from 3/1/2025 to 11/30/2025. Summitt Forests Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE, including disability/vets). Begin/report to work: 5065 South Pacific Highway, Phoenix, Jackson County, OR 97535 @ $25.15/hr. Employer will transport workers daily between report to work address and additional worksites. Additional worksites (Tentative Itinerary - continue throughout various counties/areas) within the States of: AR, AZ, CA, CO, ID, KY, MN, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV & WY. Duties: Raising & Transporting seedlings, sort tree seedlings, discarding substandard seedlings, according to standard charts or verbal instructions. Plant: Seedlings/trees, Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation, or to enhance growth. Trim trees or other vegetation; cut trees or logs. Pile, chip or lop & Scatter created slash. Maintain equipment to be used in the field. Under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians: fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks, fire protection and or suppression via clearing/disposing of brush, piling and digging line/construction fire breaks. Incidental driving possible & other related Forestry Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-4011 (onetonline.org). Terms: Employer will comply with all applicable Federal, State and local employment-related laws and regulations such as wages, breaks, hours worked, and overtime hours (overtime possible, but not required or guaranteed. If overtime is worked, wage is paid at 1.5x regular rate of pay per hour worked beyond 40 hours each week.). Requirements: Must be 18 due to travel. Must show proof of legal authority to work in the U.S. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco free work zone. Must walk substantially (up to 15 miles/day), also stoop, bend while carrying a pack (up to 50lbs) thru rough terrain (non-trail). Must have 3 months Commercial Brushsaw/Chainsaw experience. No minimum education requirement. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Based on Employer's discretion/cost: Worker may have random drug/alcohol testing during employment: positive test/refusal to abide = dismissal. Possible background check post hire at employer's expense. Felony convictions related to fraud, theft, or violence are not allowed for this position. We are a Federal Contractor (EOE, including disability/vets); any and all applicants/workers must follow all current laws/regulations/requirements/Emergency Temporary Standards (including OSHA). Wages and Conditions of Employment: $12.95/Hour up to possible $45.00/Hour OT $19.43/Hour up to possible $67.50/Hour. Wage may vary based on Experience and/or location worked. Will use a single workweek as its standard for computing wages due. Wage paid every two weeks. All deductions required by law will be made by the employer as well as any further tax withholding or other reasonable deduction(s) authorized by the worker. Health and Welfare benefits may apply. At Employer's sole discretion: possible raises and/or bonuses based on individual factors such as work performance or skill (not guaranteed); possible cash advances (if applicable/requested by worker, potential deduction from worker's paycheck). Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00AM-2:30PM. Offering 40+ (plus) hours per week; not including applicable lunch and/or breaks. Possible weekend/holiday work. Start/end times, offered hours and/or overtime could vary as they may be dependent upon other factors such as project/schedule/service needs, weather, and commute time between worksites (if applicable). Work is performed outdoors, exposed to weather; must be capable of doing physically strenuous labor for long hours, occasionally in extreme heat or cold. Variable weather conditions apply; hours may fluctuate (+/-), possible downtime and/or overtime. Inbound and Outbound Transportation (Initial Arrival & Contract Completion/Subsequent Departure): The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical and reasonable common carrier for the distances involved. Daily subsistence will be provided at the rate required at the time of travel (currently $15.88 per day during travel to a maximum of $59.00 per day with receipts). Transportation and subsistence will be reimbursed (by check in 1st work week) for cost from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer, whether in the U.S. or abroad, to the place of employment. Will reimburse the H-2B worker in the first workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing, and other related fees, including those mandated by the government, incurred by the H-2B worker (not including passport). Upon completion of the work contract or where the worker is dismissed earlier, employer will provide or pay for worker's reasonable costs of return transportation and subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work, except where the worker will not return due to subsequent employment with another employer. 3/4s Guarantee: The worker will be offered a total number of work hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays of each 12-week period. Tools, Equipment and Supplies: All work will be done with employer provided tools, supplies and equipment without charge or deposit. Safe work boots required, employer will provide via REIMBURSEMENT: each employee is eligible for one (1) pair of safe work boots per calendar year - employee may purchase boots of their choice and Summitt Forests will reimburse up to $350.00 annually (from the date of purchase) upon submission of a verifiable receipt. Miscellaneous: Optional, shared housing available at no cost to the worker. Any worker who voluntarily abandons employment is not entitled to payment for outbound transportation or the full 3/4s Guarantee described. Employer Contact Information: Summitt Forests Inc. - Phone: 541-535-8920 or email: [email protected]. How to apply: Inquiries, applications, indications of availability and/or resumes may be sent to the nearest OR SWA: Rogue Valley Center |119 North Oakdale Ave., Medford, OR 97501. Phone: 541-776-6060.

Phoenix, OR.

Recreation Technician – Kaibab National Forest – AmeriCorps (1 opening)

Conservation Legacy Program: Arizona Conservation Corps

Site Location: Williams Ranger District, 742 Clover Road, Williams, AZ 86046

Term of Service:
• Start Date: 4/14/2025
• End Date: 12/12/2025
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 1200 Hours

Purpose:
This is an AmeriCorps position with Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC), which is an AmeriCorps program of Conservation Legacy. The member selected for this position will be serving with Kaibab National Forest as an AmeriCorps member with Arizona Conservation Corps, and completing service projects with Kaibab National Forest.

AZCC aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's, and is focused on connecting youth, young adults, and recent era military veterans with communities and conservation service projects on public lands. AZCC operates programs across Arizona that engage individuals and strengthen communities through service and conservation. AZCC has program offices in Flagstaff and Tucson.

Kaibab National Forest:
The Kaibab National Forest is one of six national forests in Arizona. It covers 1.6 million acres and is broken into three geographically separate ranger districts: the North Kaibab Ranger District lies north of Grand Canyon National Park, the Tusayan Ranger District is south of Grand Canyon National Park, and the Williams Ranger District is southernmost, separated from the Tusayan Ranger District by private and Arizona State lands. From the high-elevation lands of the Kaibab Plateau on the North Kaibab Ranger District to the rolling hills and open country of the Tusayan Ranger District, to the scattered cinder cones and canyons of the Williams Ranger District, the Kaibab NF includes wide variations in landscape, vegetation, and wildlife. Because of this, the Kaibab provides unique resources and recreation opportunities that attract a wide spectrum of forest users.

Description of Duties:
The Kaibab National Forest is providing an opportunity for one qualified individual to serve as a Recreation Intern with the Williams Ranger District, where they will focus on providing quality recreation opportunities for the recreating public. The selected intern will serve the local community and visiting public and that ensure visitors have access to safe, clean, and positive recreational opportunities on the Kaibab National Forest. Working with the Recreation Program staff, the intern will ensure that recreation sites are maintained and improved, and that reporting is completed for recreation sites. The intern will interact positively with visitors, and will provide education on important forest information, rules, and regulations to ensure quality recreation experiences. The position will often function in a crew setting, but frequently work independently. The intern will also have opportunities to engage with other Forest Service departments such as Timber and Forest Management, Wildlife and Botany monitoring and survey, Special Use Permit monitoring, and Fire Prevention and Education. This exposure will offer opportunities to explore careers with professionals in several different departments in the Forest Service. The intern will receive training in public contact, Forest rules, and use of a Forest Service radio.

Essential Responsibilities and Functions:
• Act as a representatives of the Forest Service.
• Clean and maintain recreation sites to Forest Service standards.
• Complete minor repairs on various recreation site facilities, report significant issues to supervisor.
• Patrol forest roads and dispersed recreation areas.
• Initiate contact with forest visitors and public, provide education and Good Host Messaging concerning the legality of their activities, report significant issues to supervisor.
• Assist with campground operations, maintain campsites and restrooms.
• Working with campers to sort out a variety of issues.
• Work with campground hosts to complete assigned tasks.

Qualifications:
• 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 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.
• Interest in recreation, natural resources, or a related field.
• A self-starter that can easily work as a team or alone.
• Ability to communicate via radio while in the field.
• Demonstrate professionalism, both in demeanor and appearance.
• Applicants must pass a criminal history background check and possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Valid driver’s license (must be over 21 OR have had license for 3 years if under 21).

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working with and engaging with Visitors/Customers.
• Willingness to learn and be flexible.

Physical Requirements:
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. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Project assignments must be accomplished in a variety of weather conditions, and the intern may be exposed to uncooperative members of the public. The intern may potentially be exposed to viral hazards. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements:
• Typically, this position is expected to serve Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service
• Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.

Orientation and Training:
• Member will receive an Arizona Conservation Corps Individual Placement Program New Member Orientation at start of service that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.

Benefits:
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $5,176.50 with successful completion of position.
• Living Allowance of $500 per week.
• Additional Benefit of $200 per week.
• Public Lands Corps Certificate*
• Healthcare Coverage provided by The Corps Network and Cigna.
• Childcare Coverage.
• Qualifies for Student Loan forbearance and Interest Payment reimbursement through AmeriCorps.

*To be eligible for a Public Lands Corps certificate, members must be between the ages of 18-30, or up to 35 if a military veteran, inclusive, at the time the individual begins the term of service and must complete 640 service hours or more to qualify.

Evaluation and Reporting:
As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service. Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:
This position reports to Kevin Lehto (Recreation Staff Officer, Williams Ranger District)

To Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter along with the online application at https://azcorps.org/ip-positions.

If you have questions, contact AZCC’s Individual Placement Coordinator Preston Sands at [email protected].

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. Where a significant portion of the population eligible to be served needs services or information in a language other than English, the recipient shall take reasonable steps to provide written material of the type ordinarily available to the public in appropriate languages.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with AmeriCorps requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Developed Recreation Coordinator – Kaibab National Forest – AmeriCorps (1 opening)

Conservation Legacy Program: Arizona Conservation Corps

Site Location: North Kaibab Ranger District, 430 S. Main St., Fredonia, AZ 86022

Term of Service:
• Start Date: 4/28/2025 (anticipated)
• End Date: 10/24/2025
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 Hours, 26 weeks

Benefits:
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,697.50 with successful completion of position.
• Pay is $700 per week ($500 per week AmeriCorps Living Allowance + $200 per week Additional Benefit).
• Public Lands Corps Certificate*
• Healthcare Coverage provided by The Corps Network and Cigna.
• Childcare Coverage.
• Qualifies for federal Student Loan forbearance and Interest Payment reimbursement through AmeriCorps.

*To be eligible for a Public Lands Corps certificate, members must be between the ages of 18-30, or up to 35 if a military veteran, inclusive, at the time the individual begins the term of service and must complete 640 service hours or more to qualify.

Purpose:
This is an AmeriCorps position with Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC), which is an AmeriCorps program of Conservation Legacy. The member selected for this position will be serving with Kaibab National Forest as an AmeriCorps member with Arizona Conservation Corps, and completing service projects with Kaibab National Forest.

AZCC aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's, and is focused on connecting youth, young adults, and recent era military veterans with communities and conservation service projects on public lands. AZCC operates programs across Arizona that engage individuals and strengthen communities through service and conservation. AZCC has program offices in Flagstaff, Tucson, and Phoenix, Arizona.

Kaibab National Forest:
The Kaibab National Forest is one of six national forests in Arizona. It covers 1.6 million acres and is broken into three geographically separate ranger districts: the North Kaibab Ranger District lies north of Grand Canyon National Park, the Tusayan Ranger District is south of Grand Canyon National Park, and the Williams Ranger District is southernmost, separated from the Tusayan Ranger District by private and Arizona State lands. From the high-elevation lands of the Kaibab Plateau on the North Kaibab Ranger District to the rolling hills and open country of the Tusayan Ranger District, to the scattered cinder cones and canyons of the Williams Ranger District, the Kaibab NF includes wide variations in landscape, vegetation, and wildlife. Because of this, the Kaibab provides unique resources and recreation opportunities that attract a wide spectrum of forest users.

Description of Duties:
This intern selected for this position will focus on providing quality recreation opportunities for the local community and visiting public by ensuring that visitors have a safe, clean, and positive recreational experience on the Kaibab National Forest. The intern will ensure recreation sites are maintained and improved while interacting positively with visitors to provide education on important forest information, rules, and regulations to provide quality recreation experiences.

The intern will participate as an active member of the Recreation Team to provide supervision, leadership, and training to volunteers working for the recreation program. The intern will also serve onsite at the visitor center and Big Springs Cabin rental site as needed.

The intern will also oversee the recreation volunteer program through the management of volunteers, allowing the Forest Service to continue to provide quality information and services to the public, and protect the land.

The intern will oversee front desk operations at the Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center, which include oversight and collection of monies from visitors; inventory control of merchandise for the visitor center; monitoring the daily functions of visitor center to assure optimum operation; disseminating Forest and local information to the public; providing visitors with accurate and complete information that pertains to recreational opportunities, educational information, and local area information guides and pamphlets; and guiding personnel.

The intern will be provided opportunities to engage with several functional areas besides the primary duties in the Recreation Program. This may include working with Timber and Forest Management, Wildlife and Botany monitoring and survey, Special Use Permit monitoring, and Fire Prevention and Education. This exposure will offer opportunities to explore careers with professionals in several different departments in the Forest Service.
The intern will receive training in public contact, Forest rules, and use of a Forest Service radio.

PLEASE READ FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION AND APPLY AT https://azcorps.org/ip-positions.

Assistant Teaching Professor, Forest and Natural Resource Management

Location: School of Forestry

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 608259

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/

About NAU

Northern Arizona University serves almost 30,000 students. We are a vibrant community, with 21,000 students in Flagstaff—the home of our largest campus—and the remainder online or at our 20+ statewide locations. Our institution has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees.

Committed to an inclusive university environment, NAU has all the benefits of a large institution with a personal touch. We carefully balance teaching, scholarship, and service for faculty members. Supporting our core value of student-centrism, NAU's faculty members promote learning and help students reach academic milestones.

Flagstaff is an outdoorsy mountain town with four seasons and a thriving cultural scene. Located at 7,000 feet, Flagstaff houses 70,000 people and sits at the base of the sacred San Francisco Peaks.

For more about inclusive excellence at NAU, visit the https://in.nau.edu/center-for-university-access-and-inclusion/.

About the Department/College

The School of Forestry (SoF) has 24 faculty (tenure-, teaching- and research-track) administering an SAF-accredited Forestry BS degree plus an active graduate (an online MF, an in-person MF, and MS and Ph.D. degrees) research program in forestry. Our well-equipped facility jointly houses the School of Forestry, the Ecological Restoration Institute, Centennial Forest (education and research forest), and a unit of the USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station.

Flagstaff has a population of about 76,000 year-round residents and, at 7,000 feet elevation, is situated in the world's largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest. The SoF has a long tradition of experiential learning for NAU forestry students in the NAU Centennial Forest and neighboring national forests. The NAU Centennial Forest is the University's research, teaching, and demonstration forest - a cooperative venture between Northern Arizona University and the Arizona State Land Department. At nearly 50,000 acres, the Centennial Forest covers the spectrum from windblown desert grasslands to stately ponderosa pine forests. Flagstaff and Coconino County are rich in sites of cultural and historical significance and feature numerous national parks and monuments throughout the Colorado Plateau, including the Grand Canyon.

Northern Arizona University is a 28,000-student institution with its main campus in Flagstaff, a four-season community at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks. The total student enrollment for the SoF this spring semester is 310. NAU's emphasis on undergraduate education is enhanced by its graduate programs, research, and distance learning.

At NAU, we want an environment in which all members of the community feel safe, respected, and free to participate. We embrace equity and inclusion as foundational values of NAU and welcome all applicants. Committed to a civil working and learning environment, NAU has earned a solid reputation as a university with all the features of a large institution but with a personal touch. NAU carefully balances teaching, scholarship and service with a faculty and staff dedicated to each student's success. All faculty members are expected to promote student learning and help students achieve academic outcomes.

About the Position

The School of Forestry at Northern Arizona University invites applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor of Forestry and Natural Resource Management. This position is a 9-month, non-tenure-eligible appointment (80-90% Teaching, 0-10% Research, 10-20% Service) anticipated start date is August 18, 2025.

We seek an applicant with expertise in forestry, forest/rangeland ecology, and natural resource management whose interests will support, build, and complement the School of Forestry's and NAU's programs in related areas. The successful applicant will be expected to teach across the curriculum; potential courses include introductory forestry, forest management,forest products, forest economics, forest ecology, forest policy, and wilderness management, among others. Courses will be taught in-person and/or online in support of our undergraduate and graduate programs.

Responsibilities Include:

• Teach in-person courses on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus, and/or courses in support of our undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
• Teach across the curriculum; potential courses include introductory forestry, forest management, forest products, forest economics, forest ecology, forest policy, and wilderness management, among others.
• Serve on committees in the School of Forestry, the College of Forestry, Environment, and Natural Sciences, and NAU.

This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in forestry, ecology, natural resource management, or a closely related field conferred by the start date.
• At least one degree in forestry or closely related natural resource management field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching experience in forestry, ecology, or natural resource management.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in in-person and/or online courses.
• Demonstrated proficiency using relevant software and technologies related to forestry, ecology, and natural resource management.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence, equity and access in education.
• Interpersonal skills and efficacy in working with people from a variety of backgrounds.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is $60,000.

This is a Faculty (FAC) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP); sick leave accruals and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members. More information on benefits at NAU is available at the NAU https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/. Faculty are hired on a contract basis, renewable according to terms of the https://nau.edu/university-policy-library/conditions-of-faculty-service/. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). Employees will have 31 days from date of hire to enroll in benefits, and their benefits will then be effective the first day of the pay period following their completed enrollment. If a new employee chooses the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) retirement option, participation in the ASRS Plan (and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it) will begin on the first of the pay period following 183 days of employment. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP; an alternative to the ASRS plan) will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. The long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election. More information about NAU benefits is available at the NAU https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/ is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Submit Your Application

Vacancy will remain open until filled. Applications received before March 3, 2025 will receive full consideration.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button at the end of the job description (if viewing this position through the NAU HR website). Otherwise, to view the original post and to apply, proceed to http://nau.jobs, follow the 'Current Openings' link, locate vacancy 608259, and then "Apply" at the bottom of the page.

Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):

• a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position;
• a curriculum vitae; and
• names and contact information for three references.
Please do not include any other documents.

If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/employment-application-instructions/ or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://[email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5965670

Copyright ©2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

https://www.jobelephant.com/

jeid-7009f9c25693424a9723f46263902294