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  • California Condor Field Crew Intern


    Guest Alacia Welch
    • Employer: Conservation Legacy
      Location: Pinnacles National Park
      Country: United States
      Last Date to Apply: 04/22/2024
      Open Until Filled: No

    Position Details:

    Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with Pinnacles National Park are seeking an intern who will assist with monitoring captive and wild California condors in the region.

    Length: 52 weeks, full-time 40 hours/week

    Location: Paicines, CA - Pinnacles National Park

    Living Allowance: $600/week + $150/week housing allowance

     

    Position Responsibilities will include:

    ·         Track, monitor, and record condor movements, behaviors, and interactions in captivity and the wild.

    ·         Observe and document condors on video recordings and photos from cameras at high-use areas.

    ·         Hike up to 10 miles each day on steep and rugged terrain carrying up to 40 pounds of equipment/supplies.

    ·         Speak with the public and local community members about a high-profile endangered species which is reliant on public and private lands and hunting and ranching operations for its recovery.

    ·         Train volunteers on condor tracking methods.

    ·         Create and modify web content.

    ·         Monitor breeding behavior and nests.

    ·         Handle animal carcasses used for bait stations.

    ·         Maintain equipment and facilities.

    ·         Follow safety protocols and general practices.

    ·         Contribute to annual reports.

    ·         Other duties as assigned to gain experience with other work groups at Pinnacles, such as air quality monitoring, habitat restoration, and public outreach and education.

     

    Minimum Requirements:

    ·         Must have a valid driver’s license and clear driving record.

    ·         Must be 19 – 30 years old.

    ·         Must be a US Citizen or legal permanent resident.

    ·         Must not have been convicted of a felony or be a registered Sex Offender & must submit to a background screening

     

     Preferred Qualifications:

    ·         Education or experience related to endangered species or wildlife management.

    ·         Experience with radio-telemetry tracking of wildlife.

    ·         Great attention to detail and clear notetaking ability.

    ·         Tolerance of high summer temperatures that often exceed 100°F.

    ·         Able to hike with 30-40 pounds of equipment.

    ·         Strong writing skills.

    ·         Capable of working both as part of a team and independently.

    ·         High degree of patience and sense of humor.

    ·         Experience with hunting or ranching operations.

     

     

    Benefits:

    ·         Living Allowance:  $600/week (pre-tax) and $150/week housing allowance (housing not provided on-site)

    ·         $6,895 AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of term

    ·         Trainings provided: 4x4 vehicle use, First Aid including CPR/AED, Resume workshop




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