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Summary
American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking a Tribal Community Engagement Fellow to help support Grand Teton National Park and their Education and Community Engagement team. For more information about ACE, please visit our usaconservation website.
Start Date: Can range from July 8 – Sept 2
Estimated end date: TBD (23 weeks from start date)
*There may be potential to extend beyond this duration *
Location: Grand Teton National Park – Moose, WY
The Tetons are a magnificent mountain range in this northwestern region of Wyoming, with the small town of Jackson in the valley. Within the mountain range, Grand Teton rises to 13,775 feet, 7,000 feet above the valley floor. What is now known as Grand Teton National Park is rich in history of human cultures and biological diversity, being a part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Having a personal vehicle is not required, but highly recommended as the winter can be isolating. For more information about Grand Teton National Park, please visit the National Park Service website.
Position Overview: The Tribal Community Engagement Fellow presents education programs for schools, community groups, and career development programs along with the rest of the three to five person education team. The team serves around 8,000 youth annually. In addition to serving general audiences, the TCEF promotes a healthy relationship between Grand Teton National Park and indigenous audiences by creating or adapting curriculum to facilitate meaningful, culturally relevant connections between tribal youth and Grand Teton National Park. TCEF builds relationships with tribal community leaders and teachers, learns their priorities, needs and desires and incorporates those into youth programs. The TCEF also assists in coordinating logistics and administrative tasks for education and community engagement programs, in particular Indigenous Ground Leaders and Tribal Youth Corps. The position also provides occasional support for visitor services – e.g. answering phones or assisting the visitor center desk.
The Tribal Community Engagement Fellow will support the Education and Community Engagement team at Grand Teton National Park. Duties will include:
This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields, enhancing place-based education skills and shadowing different work groups. The incumbent will develop skills in coordination, collaboration and public-private partnerships for youth development work.
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00am – 4:30 pm with some travel, evenings and weekends as needed for programs and field visits with partners.
Position Benefits
Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $800/week to help offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general information online on our usaconservation website.
Housing: ACE members will be accommodated in provided housing at no cost for the duration of the term.
Relocation Allowance: The ACE member will have access to up to $1,000 to be used for eligible relocation expenses. Further details regarding distribution of these funds will be provided during the interview process.
Provided Training/Orientation: ACE member will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support. Specific training may include National Park Service mission, orientation to ranger careers, place-based education pedagogy, and on the job safety.
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions:
Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member(s) may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members or resources. Primary hazards relate to mountain weather, wildlife, and vehicle use.
Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety: If a vehicle is required for the accomplishment of the duties, one will be provided by the Grand Teton NP or ACE. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the Grand Teton NP. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), typically provided by the National Park Service, will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to National Park Service and ACE equipment training, certification and safety protocols is required.
To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to ACE’s online application page for this position on the online application page for this position on the usaconservation website. Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact the EPIC NPS Member Manager, Deja Charles at dcharles at usaconservation dot org.
ACE values an inclusive workforce – if you meet at least 70 percent of the qualifications, we want to hear from you!
EEO: Employment with ACE is based upon ability, qualifications, attitude, and job-related factors. Every qualified employee or applicant has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, demotion, termination, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information (including of a family member), veteran or military status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, marital or parental status, political affiliation, ethnicity, hair texture or style, arrest record, caste, hereditary status, endogamy, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.
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