What are the responsibilities and job description for the Individual Placement - Invasive Species STRIKE Team Member position at Student Conservation Association, Inc?
Position Summary
Member will map and treat invasive plant species in high quality and highly threatened prairies in southwest Minnesota and northern Iowa. Work will take place on National Wildlife Refuge System lands in the Windom Wetland Management District, Iowa Wetland Management District, Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, and Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. This position provides excellent entry level skills and exposure to land management techniques.
Location
Windom, MN
Schedule
May 18, 2026 - September 4, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Mapping current extent of invasive plants on or near FWS lands; Identifying plants, namely non-native/invasive species; Operating ATVs/UTVs; Operating brush saws; Using backpack sprayer or other herbicide application tools
Marginal Duties
Maintaining equipment and vehicles
Required Qualifications
Have a valid driver’s license; Be comfortable using herbicides (all necessary protective gear will be provided); Be capable of working outdoors, in remote locations; Be capable of carrying 40 pounds; Ability to navigate to sites across a large geographic area.
This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.
Preferred Qualifications
Any needed technical training will be provided, however ideal candidates would have: a working knowledge of plant identification; experience with invasive species control (both chemical and hand control); experience using mobile data collection apps like FieldMaps, QuickCapture, and Survey123; Experience driving trailers and driving ATV/UTVs; Strong attention to detail
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Please note that housing is not provided for this position. Rental housing must be obtained by the member.
Compensation
Living Allowance - $650/week; Relocation Allowance - $1,100, paid once
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Required
Additional Benefits
Defensive Drive Training
First Aid/CPR
Off-Road Vehicle Safety
AmeriCorps: Not Eligible
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.
Salary : $650