STEWARDS VISTA: USFS-DESOTO RANGER DISTRICT

+--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Length: | Term of positions is 365 Days; | | | full-time 40 hrs/wk | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Location: | U.S. FORESTRY DEPARTMENT | | | | | | Wiggins, MS | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Living Allowance | Bi-Weekly Living Allowance of | | | $513.94 | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | AmeriCorps Award: | Position is eligible for an | | | AmeriCorps education award upon | | | successful completion of the | | | program. Value of education award is | | | $6,345.00 (pre-tax). | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Start Date: | 04/12/2021 | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Application Due Date: | Preference given to applicants that | | | submit application by 02/19/2021 | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Title of Position | STEWARDS VISTA: USFS-DESOTO RANGER | | | DISTRICT – VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+

POSITION DETAILS

Stewards Individual Placement Program (SIPP) 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. SIPP in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service are seeking a VISTA member who will assist in increasing Forest Service capacity by engaging diverse populations in volunteer opportunities, and further supporting workforce development service programs in conservation careers. VISTA positions would allow for safe, productive, and sustainable partnerships and volunteer programs across the Forests by directly increasing capacity on the ground. 

VISTAs will be strategically positioned on high-opportunity Districts to leverage partnership opportunities and effectively support and expand funding opportunities. The COE anticipates revenue benefits to local rural communities from increases in forest visitation from ecotourism and voluntourism activities. The VISTA Corps member will assist with recruiting a diverse and representative group of volunteers and supporting integrative projects for all resource areas in their assigned national forests throughout the Southern Region.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Support local economic & community development by providing workforce development opportunities
• Support sustainable recreation and tourism related to the National Forest
• Identify fiscal support and community resources
• Create framework for sustainable volunteers and service program
• Write grants to assist the team

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Some College experience
• Minimum Age of 18
• S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Public Speaking
• Communications
• Leadership
• Fundraising/Grant writing
• Team work
• Community Organizations
• A desire to learn all of these skills

BENEFITS:

• Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $6,345.00 (pre-tax).
• Living Allowance of $513.94 Bi-weekly
• $750 in Professional Development
• Relocation Allowance
• Health Coverage Available
• Childcare assistance if eligible

HOW TO APPLY Apply on-line at:

 https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=101039

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact John-Michael Aurednik – Stewards Program Coordinator 681-238-0963, jmaurednik@conservationlegacy.org

For additional positions open from Stewards, please follow this link: https://stewardslegacy.org/open-positions.

Stewards Individual Placements Program does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Required Skills Required Experience

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and

maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

 Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

 Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

 Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole

numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, percent and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Work in a high noise level environment.

Ability to lift 70 pounds.  No exceptions.

Work with minimal supervision.

Cognitive skills to set priorities and use independent judgment.

Ability to handle stress.

Reports to work on a regular and timely basis.