Position Title: Grand Canyon National Park – Biological Science Technician – AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps

Site Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Science and Resource Management

17 S Entrance Road, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 09/22/2025
• End Date: 12/12/2025
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 450 hour

Purpose:

It is the mission of the Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps to "lead our nations back to cultural and ecological well-being." The Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps has offices in Acoma, Albuquerque, Gallup (Navajo Nation), Zuni, and Hopi. Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps serves local Indigenous communities in the regions we operate.

The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.

Grand Canyon National Park Purpose:

• Preserve and protect Grand Canyon's unique geologic, paleontological, and other natural and cultural features for the benefit and enjoyment of the visiting public.
• Provide the public opportunity to experience Grand Canyon's outstanding natural and cultural features, including natural quiet and exceptional scenic vistas.
• Protect and interpret Grand Canyon's extraordinary scientific and natural values.

Grand Canyon National Park Vegetation Program - The purpose and mission of the Vegetation Program is to understand, preserve, and restore the park's plant communities and serve as a model for resource management. To promote ecological restoration, the program acts to stabilize degraded sites, control invasive non-native plant species, and restore late seral communities. Ecological restoration efforts are supported by the program's high-capacity, energy-efficient greenhouse. Other program focus areas include endangered species monitoring and recovery, hazard tree management, and engaging the public in citizen science.

Description of Duties:

Individual Placements will work with Grand Canyon National Park Vegetation Program staff to support habitat restoration activities (i.e., native seed collection, greenhouse plant propagation, invasive plant control, planting, vegetation monitoring, etc.). The interns may also assist our Interpretation & Resource Education Division with public education activities.

They will also job shadow NPS Biologists, Biological Science Technicians, Interpreters, and Resource Educators.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

1) Habitat Restoration

a) Assist with native seed collection, greenhouse plant propagation, invasive plant control, planting, seeding, mulching, vegetation monitoring, etc.

2) Develop and present a ~20-minute in-person education program catering toward a younger (K-8th grade) audience. Program will highlight different aspects of Grand Canyon National Park resources.

a) Work with supervisor to develop a program. The supervisor will assist in finding appropriate techniques, images, and props for an effective program.

b) Research program content such as the natural and human history of Grand Canyon National Park and write up structured program outlines for each program. Outlines will include program themes, goals, and essential questions.

c) Identify tangible materials and resources needed to engage audiences during activities and programs.

Qualifications:

· Interest and/or experience with biology, ecology, or related subjects.

· The successful applicant must be reliable, punctual, and self-motivated.

· Strong verbal and communication skills.

· Self-starter, creative, strategic, and resourceful.

· Must be comfortable and proficient speaking to large groups of people, including children.

· Ability to stand and walk for extensive periods, and in some cases, over rough surfaces or inclines carrying backpacks, tools, rescue equipment, etc.

· Must be able to work full days outside in high or low temperatures, or adverse weather conditions.

· Ability to maintain a positive attitude and consistently be courteous and polite to visitors.

· Ability to learn quickly and retain basic knowledge.

· Ability to follow written and oral directions, ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding of expectations.

· Desire to be bold and creative.

· United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien

· Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.

· Must be 18-30 years of age, maximum 35 for Veterans with DD-214 due Public Land Corps Direct Hiring Authority

· Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award

· Driver's License with a clean driving record within the last 3 years

Physical Requirements:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements:

• Typically, this position is expected to serve 09/22/2025 to 12/12/2025, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service
• Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.

Orientation and Training:

• Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
• Member will receive an orientation on Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps Individual Placement Program - responsibilities and requirements of the program.
• Member will receive training on Defensive Driving via Conservation Legacy

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,956.35
• Living Allowance of $600 per week.
• Additional Benefit of $100 per week.
• Paid Professional Development Opportunities
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

Ancestral Lands IP Contact information: Teiyanknei Chee tchee@conservationlegacy.org

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.