Americorps 3-Month Restoration Team Member

AmeriCorps 3-Month Restoration Team Member

The Walker Basin Conservancy (Conservancy) leads the effort to restore and maintain Walker Lake while protecting agricultural, environmental and recreational interests in the Walker Basin (www.walkerbasin.org). The Conservancy acquires water rights and ranches to increase freshwater flows to Walker Lake. We re-establish native plant communities on former agricultural fields, increase public access and recreation opportunities, and develop practical solutions to save Walker Lake.

From creating Nevada's newest State Park (Walker River State Recreation Area) to adding thousands of acres to Wildlife Management Areas, our work impacts thousands of community members, ranchers and recreationists every year. The Conservancy operates a nursery that produced more than 25,000 native plants in 2021 and produces native seed for conservation purposes on its properties. Our team comprises approximately 30 full-time employees and between 15 and 40 AmeriCorps Members given the season.

We invite you to join us in our ambitious mission to restore Walker Lake. The Conservancy has an inclusive, positive culture that values work-life balance and growth opportunities. Our generous benefits package further separates us from other non-profits and local employers. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Primary Functions: • Under the guidance of a WBC Technician: o Utilizing hand tools and backpack sprayers to conduct invasive plant removal and control. o Utilizing hand and power tools to conduct native plant re-vegetation and restoration. o Utilizing hand and power tools to conduct road decommissioning, trail construction, and sign/fence installation. o Installing, maintaining, and operating a variety of irrigation systems for re-vegetation purposes. o Identify and harvest native plant seeds for use in native plant propagation and re-vegetation. • Communicating effectively and professionally with other members, WBC staff, agency partners, and the public. Secondary Functions: • Assisting with the management and supervision of community volunteers on WBC conservation projects. • Assisting with the inventory, maintenance, and repair of WBC tools and equipment. • Uploading field data into databases and compiling reports to inform future management plans.

Program Benefits : Housing , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :

Environment .

Skills :

Trade/Construction , Team Work , Environment .