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Description
Work in partnership with the BIA & Eastern Cherokee Tribe to achieve goals developing a Fire Education program on the Eastern Cherokee Reservation to reduce the number of human caused fire starts. Work to educate the community on fire prevention and bring together key players in addressing fire education. Each Fire Education team will be made up one project leader and four team members. Current openings include:
Primary Responsibilities:
Participating in community outreach activities including attending community events and meetings, conducting home risk evaluations, grassroots fire education initiatives, summer youth education days, and assist with other conservation projects as needed. Assist with the design, implementation and evaluation of the project.
Develop natural resources/fire ecology curriculum lesson plans/units for reservation schools; implement a recycling program; and effective burn permit system. Provide a positive, safe and meaningful work environment for 4 SCA team members for 6 months. Coordinate with agency and SCA program staff to orient and train members in all aspects of the project. Assure project compliance with all SCA operational standards. Collect data and complete a final program report and evaluation.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; minimum age requirement 21 years old; field work/outdoor experience; minimum of 2 years leadership experience; strong computer skills; excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; attention to detail; Wilderness First Responder/Aid and CPR certification; good physical condition. Valid driver's license and driving record within SCA guidelines; ability to pass SCA background check.
Preferred:
Ability to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a team; environmental education, outdoor recreation, teaching or related experience; public speaking and community outreach experience; knowledge about fire and/or fire ecology; experience working with Native American populations; minimum impact camping skills; enthusiasm for the outdoors; budget management experience; and a sense of adventure.
Training Provided: Project Leaders will come together with SCA staff in Boise, ID for a two-week training on technical field skills and SCA processes. Project Leaders will also join their teams in late May/early June for a ten-day team member training in McCall, ID.
Housing, Transportation, Other: Housing may be provided; transportation for all work activities provided; personal transportation recommended. Position involves long hours in the field working in all weather conditions and in rough terrain.
Dates: Start - April 1, 2008 End - December 5, 2008
Salary: Range from $26,000-$28,000 with seasonal benefits.
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Jill Kolodzne,
Program Director
SCA
1491 Tyrell Lane
Boise, ID 83706
SCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and dedicated to workforce diversity.