American Conservation Experience:
BLM Natural/Cultural Resource Management Internship
Summary: American Conservation Experience, a Non-Profit Conservation Corps based in Flagstaff, AZ, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management's Bakersfield Field Office Office, is seeking one Natural/Cultural Management Intern who will dedicate 12 months to assisting BLM staff in the management and operations activities at Piedras Blancas Light Station, a BLM Outstanding Natural Area and component of the National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS).
This is an exciting and historic opportunity to restore a piece of California's maritime history. Completed in 1875, Piedras Blancas Light Station is home to more than 60 species of California native plants, including a thriving population of a variety of thistle listed as threatened in CA. This healthy population is up from just a single plant in 2001—a result of BLM heavily investing in the eradication of non-native plants at the site. With the eradication of roughly 2/3 of the non-native and exotic species once found at the site, the environs surrounding the Station have also seen the rebound of a diversity of animal life, including bobcat, raccoon, skunk, deer, gray fox, rabbit, coyote, squirrels, and a variety of birds and reptiles. The near shore marine environments have been minimally impacted by human activity and support healthy populations of southern sea otters, abalone, mussels, and anemones, while the Outer Islet is a significant haul-out point for California sea lions. The largest mainland U.S. rookery for the northern elephant seal stretches for miles to the north and south of Piedras Blancas.
The Bureau's mission is to "manage and restore the Piedras Blancas Light Station to a period in history when the site played a significant role in the protection of central California maritime activities. In addition, preserve and protect the natural, historical and cultural resources of the site while providing opportunities for compatible scientific, cultural, social and interpretive activities for the benefit of present and future generations."
Start Date: August 15th (start date may be flexible for the right candidate)
End Date: 52 weeks from start date
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A 12-month commitment is required
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Location: The position is stationed at the Bureau of Land Management Piedras Blancas Light Station, located near the southern end of Big Sur and the community of old San Simeon, in San Luis Obispo County, CA. Other local interests include the towns of Morro Bay and Cambria, the Santa Lucia Mountains, and Hearst Castle.
Project Partner Website: For more information regarding the BLM Piedras Blancas Light Station visit: www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/bakersfield/Programs/pbls.html
Compensation: ACE interns will receive a living allowance of $150/week for food and incidental expenses, paid bi-weekly, as well as 20 hours paid leave per quarter. A $2,000 completion bonus will be awarded upon completion of the internship. Housing is provided on the historic Light Station grounds by BLM.
Position Description: This ACE internship is multi-faceted, adaptable, and geared at supporting the management and restoration of the Piedras Blancas Light Station and its surrounding landscape. Work for this internship will take place primarily at the Light Station and support management activities including, but not limited to, education and interpretation, fee collection, ecological and cultural restoration, and maintenance. This position is ideal for an enthusiastic, resourceful young professional interested to a career in public land management and/or cultural resource management. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated interest and/or education in both natural and cultural resource management, though all qualified applicants will receive careful consideration.
Project Background and Objectives: The BLM National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) program endeavors to protect parcels of land with exceptional natural and/or cultural significance. The stated mission of the BLM NLCS is "to conserve, protect, and restore nationally significant landscapes recognized for their outstanding cultural, ecological, and scientific values." Educating communities and individuals is an integral part of land management and is critical to ensuring sustained, long-term resource conservation. An engaged, educated, and connected public will generally hold an greater understanding and appreciation for natural and cultural resources, thus supporting and participating in a higher level of resource stewardship. Central to preserving Piedras Blancas' outstanding characteristics is the restoration and preservation of the natural landscape surrounding the site's historic structures.
The Intern will serve the Bureau's missions by enthusiastically working to fulfill the following responsibilities:
- Assist with public tours, special events, and community and educational outreach programs.
- Perform collection, reconciling and depositing of fees.
- Restore dune fields, coastal plateau, and wetland environments by performing non-native plant eradication and native plant propagation.
- Construct and maintain interpretive trails, exhibits and wayside signing.
- Assist community volunteers with buildings and grounds maintenance.
- Assist BLM staff with administrative operations.
- Additional tasks as identified during the course of the internship.
Training Provided: The intern will receive training in requisite interpretation, treatment, field survey/monitoring technique, report writing, safety training, and other skills related to the position. ACE and the BLM are committed to providing the most educational, rewarding, and challenging experience possible to best prepare interns for future careers in the stewardship of America's public lands.
Qualifications: Applicants for the position will hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree in biological sciences, historical archaeology, environmental policy, natural resource management, recreation & park management, or related discipline. The intern will be resourceful, adaptable, and able to work comfortably alone or in a group. The ACE BLM Natural/Cultural Resource Management Intern must be willing and able to represent ACE and the BLM in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner. Drug users should not consider applying, as ACE reserves the right to require drug testing and abhors the presence of drug users in our program.
Required Skills:
• Internship is available to US Citizens and Green Card holders only.
• Interns must be 18 to 26 years old.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with resource professionals within BLM.
• Must have effective communication skills with diverse audiences; ability to work alone or in a group;
• Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to provide documentation; personal vehicle required.
• Interns must have personal medical insurance for the duration of their participation with ACE.
• Deep interest in ecology, history, and respect for nature.
• Must be able to able and willing to work outdoors, in varying weather conditions, participating in physical labor; be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to take initiative and work independently, as well as participate effectively in collaborative efforts.
• English proficiency is imperative.
• Ability and willingness to undergo a federal criminal background check is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree in natural resource management, recreation & park management, historical archaeology, restoration ecology, biological sciences, environmental policy, or other related fields.
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged and welcome.
• Knowledge & skills in the principles of education and interpretation. Experience working in an environmental or cultural education setting.
• A strong demonstrated interest and/or education in the field of natural and/or cultural resources.
• Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of California's public lands, cultural and historic resources, and natural environments is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of, or familiarity with, the local area is also helpful.
To Apply:
Please email a resume and cover letter along with 3 professional references in ONE document by July 8, 2011 to intern@usaconservation.org with "BLM PBLS - shovelbums referred " in the subject heading of your email. Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to call Shane Barrow at 801-946-2722.
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Anne Barrow for ACE Internship Coordinator
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