Marin Conservation Corps

Cape Ivy Specialist Americorps Internship

Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Ft Cronkhite, Marin Headlands, Sausalito CA

Program Description:

The mission of the AmeriCorps Environmental Restoration Program (ER) is to help youth and adults develop an ethic of environmental stewardship and appreciation for Marin's local parks and public lands through environmental education and service-learning projects that restore habitat, while providing meaningful training opportunities to AmeriCorps members. In this one-year program, members of the ER Program serve in engaging the public in habitat restoration projects. Members of the Restoration and Ecosystem Management (REM) Crew are partnered with the Habitat Restoration Team in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

The Habitat Restoration Team is a National Park Service volunteer program established in 1988. HRT’s goal is to engage the community members to help preserve, restore and maintain the natural diversity and beauty of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

HRT’s main focus is to control invasive non-native plants and restore native plant communities north of the Golden Gate Bridge. This work is accomplished through the weekly participation of volunteers. The internship involves assisting with a Park-wide grant to eradicate the Park’s most invasive plant species, Cape ivy. The Internship involves working with GGNRA Monday-Thursday and participating in Friday Americorp service learning projects. Position involves occasional Saturday or Sunday volunteer projects.

Cape Ivy Specialist Responsibilities

• 60% Field work: Conduct invasive plant removal of Cape ivy
• Steward and mange older restoration sites in Rodeo Valley
• Assist with covering piles, raking and hand weeding current Cape ivy sites
• 10%Plant natives, and maintain erosion control of restoration sites
• 15%Maintain progress records, update database, contribute to quarterly newsletter
• 5% Assist in leading invasive plant patrol hikes and stream walks
• 5%Photo monitoring, and GPS mapping of restoration sites
• 5%Educate and lead volunteer workday groups in restoration field work

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to the preservation and protection of native plant and wildlife communities on public lands
• Desire to conduct physical work outdoors in varying climate
• Education or experience in biological sciences particularly plant biology, ecology or horticulture
• Experience working with groups and the desire and ability to supervise, train and inspire others
• U.S. Citizen or legal resident status, between the ages of 18 and 30 years

Compensation

• Monthly Stipend of $1200
• Training and mentorship in environmental science, natural resource management, public relations, community leadership, and much more!
• A $4,725 AmeriCorps education scholarship after completion of the 1 year program and 1700 hours of service
• Opportunities to attend professional conferences and trainings
• Health Insurance
• Child Care Support

Resumes accepted: December 13, 2005 to January 13, 2006, send cover letter/resume to
Position Duration: January 23, 2006 through August 25, 2006
More info: (415) 331-0732 www.nps.gov/goga/vip or (415) 454-4554 www.marincc.org/

Marin Conservation Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer