Natural Resource Management Assistant AmeriCorps

POSITION DETAILS

Position (s): 4455

Position Title:

Natural Resource Management Assistant - Ameri Corps

Conservation Legacy Program:
Scientists in Parks, Stewards Individual Placements

Site

Location:

Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford, Washington

Number of positions available: 1

Duration: 20 Weeks (not flexible)

Flexible

Start Date:

Yes

Start Date:

5/3/2026

End Date: 9/20/2026

Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 675 hours - this is the minimum number of hours the selected candidate must serve throughout the duration of their position.

• Segal Ameri Corps Education Award: $ 2,817.14 upon successful completion of position
• Weekly Living Allowance: $ 600.00 per week, fixed rate
• Relocation Allowance: $ 450.00 (distributed as a one‑time lump sum with first paycheck)
• Student Loan Forbearance if applicable (administered by My Ameri Corps , directly)
• Student Loan Interest Payments if applicable (administered through My Ameri Corps , directly)

Preference given to applicants who submit applications before Sunday, February 15, 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the Final date to receive applications passes. Positions will close after receiving 60 complete applications, or at 11:59 p.m. EST on February 15, 2026, whichever occurs first.

Hazard tree management, forest pathology, forest ecology, field science, data management

This Natural Resource Management Assistant is an Ameri Corps position. Protecting public safety and forest ecosystems are critical components to the NPS mission. The rapid change in tree health at Mount Rainier is in an unprecedented state, and requires substantial field projects to document and manage. Surveying trees and proactively managing insects and disease outbreaks not only protects forest ecosystems, but also improves visitor safety throughout the Park.

field projects results will directly support resource management at Mount Rainier and help Park Managers fully understand the state of our forest communities.

Mount Rainier National Park has more than 136,000 acres of forest. Forest ecosystems range from early seral communities to 1000 year old forests. Mount Rainier has outstanding examples of different forest communities, which are a primary feature that visitors seek to experience while visiting Mount Rainier. In the face of environmental changes, many areas in the Pacific Northwest are facing unprecedented tree mortality and forest change.

At Mount Rainer, natural resource managers are actively monitoring tree mortality and implementing plans to mitigate damage to forest ecosystems.

This position will assist in completing critical field projects and data management for Mount Rainier’s forestry and hazard tree management program.

The Scientists in Park (SIP participant) will participate as a technician in conjunction with the Parks hazard tree management specialist. The SIP participant will help survey trees within developed areas of the Park, collecting forest pathological data on tree damage, insects and disease. ArcGIS and Field Maps will primarily be used to collect and manage data. The SIP participant will summarize data on tree health and propose recommended management actions, including tree removal, thinning, and revegetation.

The SIP participant will assist with developing vegetation management plans in developed areas in the face of changing forest conditions. Additionally, the SIP participant will help proactively protect Douglas‑fir and Whitebark Pine forest resources at Mount Rainier through the use of pheromones such as Verbenone and MCH. The SIP participant will be a vital member of the MORA field team during the height of the summer visitation when forest management is paramount for visitor safety.

At the completion of the position, deliverable products will include:

• Completed field projects for priority forested areas.
• Data summarization and management (geospatial and standard).
• Summaries of important trends in forest health, produced using analytical methods.
• Presentation to park staff on participant experience highlighting field projects and observations.

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