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The Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in partnership with the Mt. Adams Institute and AmeriCorps, is now offering a paid internship for U.S. Military Veterans.
***For more open positions and detailed position descriptions with full application instructions, please visit: mtadamsinstitute.org/internships/ or contact Katie Schmidt, Recruitment Coordinator, at (509) 395 3465 or katie{@}mtadamsinstitute.org.
Position Title: Restoration, Education & Community Education (RECE)
Project Location: 613 Commercial St., Garibaldi, Oregon 97118
Position Summary: In partnership with the Mt. Adams Institute, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP) seeks individuals with interest in natural resource conservation and education. This position will primarily support TEPâs native plant nursery which propagates 75,000 coastally adapted species for habitat restoration projects along the Oregon coast. In addition, this position offers opportunities to participate in education and outreach programs throughout Tillamook County. The RECE Assistant will work with TEP staff, volunteers, at-risk youth, elementary school students, government and environmental organization partners, and the general public.
General Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to):
1. Operational tasks at the native plant nursey, NOPRP.
2. Hiking to collect native seeds in the field.
3. Sowing seeds into tubes, transplanting yearlings from tubes into pots, and planting bare-root material into pots.
4. Measuring growth of seedlings, yearlings and outplant candidates; recording prevalence of pathogens, and insects on plants; and culling dead plants and weeds.
5. Special projects at the nursery such as developing procedures for tool check out, care and storage.
6. Scheduling and implementation of TEPâs Childrenâs Clean Water Festival and Down by the Creekside events.
7. Help staff TEPâs information booths at community events such as Garibaldi Days, Tillamook County Fair, and Farmersâ Markets.
8. Photograph and write event descriptions for social media and press releases about the Explore Nature events that TEP leads.
9. Outplanting or hiking to designated restoration sites; planting nursery-reared trees, shrubs, and forbs with our BackYard Planting Program team; and recording transplant demographics (e.g. species, abundance, distribution, size)
10. Population survey hiking through and possibly kayaking to coastal habitat and surveying wildlife populations.
Position Requirements:
1. Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record and ability to provide documentation. Must comply with Driver Certification and Safety Agreement (see VetsWork Application Documents on website).
2. Attend quarterly intern trainings in Trout Lake, WA (food and lodging provided for orientation and trainings.)
3. Work shall be performed in both an office and field environments. Field assignments may require bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, stooping, walking in rough terrain, in-water work, and occasionally contending with adverse weather conditions requiring special clothing and safety precautions.
4. Work shall be performed under the supervision of the TEP Executive Director and mentorship of TEP staff. The employee shall review general instruction regarding the scope and approach to projects and assignments. This position is subject to the Employee Handbook, Safety Policies, Background Check, Fiscal Policies and all other TEP policies.
5. Effective communications (e.g. respectful and courteous in all verbal and non-verbal communications).
6. Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior.
7. Work in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable manner.
8. Concern for accuracy and effectiveness.
9. Ability to prioritize tasks to manage multiple projects, adapting as needed to changing priorities, deadlines and direction.
10. Willing to carry out tasks and respond to situations as they arise with minimal supervision.
11. A cooperative manner and the ability to serve as part of a diverse team.
12. Must have served in US Armed Forces and have a DD214 with an honorable discharge.
13. 21 years of age at beginning of service term.
14. U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
15. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving an education award.
16. Ability to commit to the full 45-week term of service.
17. Selection, placement and retention are contingent upon passing the National Sex Offender Public Register and a national FBI fingerprint check.
Transportation Information:
1. TEP does not have work vehicles. This position requires a member to have a personal vehicle and show proof of a valid driverâs license and automobile insurance.
2. Member will be reimbursed mileage for work related driving.
3. Intern is responsible for travel to and from orientation and to and from duty station.
***Visit: mtadamsinstitute.org/internships/ for a full position description and application instructions.***
***To view a short video about Mt. Adams Instituteâs VetsWork program visit mtadamsinstitute.org/programs/.
Benefits include:
-$1,200 Monthly Living Allowance
-$6,095 Education Award
-$395 Monthly Housing Stipend
-Health Insurance
-Child Care Assistance
-Dept. of Labor Apprenticeship program which allows qualified applicants to access the Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) of up to $2,400 per month.
-Student Loan Forbearance
-Networking/Professional Development/Training Opportunities
***For more open positions and detailed position descriptions with full application instructions, please visit: mtadamsinstitute.org/internships/.
