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Title: SECC Intern – Archeological Collections Technician (10 weeks)
Reports to: Steven Kidd, Chief of Science and Resource Management at Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve
Location: Based in Jacksonville, FL
Status: Seasonal, Full-time, Exempt – 300-hour AmeriCorps Service Term
Stipend: $690/week – paid bi-weekly
Other Benefits: Housing in the park, uniform shirts, protective equipment, trainings. Other development opportunities as available. $1,459.26 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of service term.
Start/end date: 02/12/2024 – 04/19/24 (some start date/end date flexibility)
Positions available: 2
Positions open until filled.
Southeast Conservation Corps:
SECC empowering young adults to cultivate compassion, responsibility, and grit through community service, hard work, and environmental stewardship.
Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC) empowers young people to attain compassion, responsibility and grit through community service, hard work and environmental stewardship. SECC is a local, non-profit, AmeriCorps affiliated organization based out of Chattanooga, TN. SECC selects young adults to complete conservation work projects on public, private and municipal lands throughout the Southeast. SECC fosters the personal development of corps members through environmental stewardship projects and experiential learning. Through community partnerships, SECC provides hands-on job training opportunities to young adults while simultaneously meeting natural resource needs throughout the Southeast.
Position Description:
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve’s Resource Management division preserves the rich archeological sites reflecting of indigenous history dating back over 10,000 years. This preserve also protects significant colonial era sites and Civil War and post-emancipation occupations of African Americans.
The current site of the Fort Caroline Memorial interpretive exhibit, a 2/3 scale model constructed in the 1950’s, is in danger of being submerged from climate change induced sea level rise. The interns will excavate shovel tests to determine if National Register of Historic Places eligible archeological sites are located within the area the fort replica is being moved to. Moving the fort exhibit will allow future generations the ability to learn about the French colonial occupation of the area.
Position Responsibilities:
1. Conduct archaeological survey for the proposed relocation.
2. Conduct visits to archeological sites within the Preserve.
3. Assist Supervisor with setting up archeological site as UNF field school.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Anthropology with a focus on archeology. At least one archeological field school or equivalent private sector work.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in use of computers – specifically Microsoft Suite and Excel
Ability to operate vehicles, including towing and backing trailers.
AmeriCorps Qualifications:
To qualify, you must be between the ages of 18 and 30 and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award.
Compensation:
Interns earn a living stipend of $980 per week (paid by-weekly) before taxes via direct deposit. Dorm housing within the park is also provided to interns. Upon successful completion of their term, interns will receive a Segal AmeriCorps education award for tuition at Title IV accredited learning institutions, AmeriCorps approved non-traditional continued education or paying off student loans.
Participation and Expedition Behavior:
Safety and Judgment:
Environmental Ethics:
Learn and practice ‘Leave no Trace’ techniques.
Outdoor Skills and Fitness (where appropriate):
Substance Free:
In accordance with a drug free workplace, alcohol and drugs are prohibited while participating in AmeriCorps and program activities and while on organization property.
Additional Notes:
All applicants must pass a criminal background and motor vehicle background check prior to hiring.
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.
To Apply:
Follow the SECC link and complete the application. Please include 3 references, resume, and copy of your transcripts (unofficial okay). You can put the references in a word doc and upload it alongside your resume. A cover letter is encouraged but not required.
If you have questions about the position, please contact:
Steven Kidd
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve
Chief of Science and Resource Management
(904) 805-7510
If you have questions about the application process, please contact:
Kahla Stewart
Intern Program Coordinator
Southeast Conservation Corps
(423) 402-6004
Follow this link to the direct application.
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